Nasdaq (XSWX:NDAQ) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 5.39 (As of Jul. 09, 2026) — 43% Above Median


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What is Nasdaq Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Nasdaq XSWX:NDAQ 90 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.39 as of Jul. 09, 2026, which is 43% above its 10-year median of 3.76. GuruFocus rates XSWX:NDAQ with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF62.49. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 639 Capital Markets companies, Nasdaq ranks worse than 85.6% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-09), Nasdaq's current share price is CHF69.21. Nasdaq's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF12.84. Nasdaq's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 5.39.

The historical rank and industry rank for Nasdaq's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

XSWX:NDAQ' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.17   Med: 3.76   Max: 6.39
Current: 5.2

During the past years, Nasdaq's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 6.39. The lowest was 2.17. And the median was 3.76.

XSWX:NDAQ's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
85.6% of 639 companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 1.33 vs XSWX:NDAQ: 5.20

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Nasdaq's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF16.775. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is CHF12.84 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Nasdaq  (XSWX:NDAQ) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Nasdaq Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Nasdaq Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nasdaq's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Nasdaq Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Nasdaq Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Nasdaq Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 4.99 5.79 5.63 6.14 5.23

XSWX:NDAQ vs MSCI, COIN, CBOE: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges subindustry, Nasdaq's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Nasdaq Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Nasdaq's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Nasdaq's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Nasdaq Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Nasdaq's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=69.21/12.84
=5.39

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Nasdaq's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Nasdaq's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=16.775/330.2130*330.2130
=16.775

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Nasdaq Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 11.161 241.018 15.291
201609 11.299 241.428 15.454
201612 11.076 241.432 15.149
201703 10.817 243.801 14.651
201706 10.814 244.955 14.578
201709 11.045 246.819 14.777
201712 11.346 246.524 15.198
201803 10.836 249.554 14.338
201806 11.117 251.989 14.568
201809 11.029 252.439 14.427
201812 10.908 251.233 14.337
201903 11.058 254.202 14.365
201906 11.053 256.143 14.249
201909 10.732 256.759 13.802
201912 11.187 256.974 14.375
202003 10.499 258.115 13.432
202006 11.109 257.797 14.230
202009 11.176 260.280 14.179
202012 11.550 260.474 14.642
202103 11.949 264.877 14.896
202106 11.909 271.696 14.474
202109 11.673 274.310 14.052
202112 11.779 278.802 13.951
202203 11.325 287.504 13.007
202206 11.539 296.311 12.859
202209 11.640 296.808 12.950
202212 11.657 296.797 12.969
202303 11.652 301.836 12.747
202306 11.427 305.109 12.367
202309 11.841 307.789 12.704
202312 16.263 306.746 17.507
202403 16.682 312.332 17.637
202406 16.909 314.175 17.772
202409 16.321 315.301 17.093
202412 17.351 315.605 18.154
202503 17.775 319.799 18.354
202506 16.735 322.561 17.132
202509 16.712 324.800 16.991
202512 17.097 324.054 17.422
202603 16.775 330.213 16.775

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.39 mean?
Nasdaq (XSWX:NDAQ) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.39 as of Jul. 09, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Nasdaq and its competitors. This is 43% above median its historical median of 3.76. Over the past decade, Nasdaq's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.17 to 6.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Nasdaq ranks #547 out of 639 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 85.6%.
Is Nasdaq's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Nasdaq's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.39 is 43% above median its 10-year median of 3.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.17 to a high of 6.39. The Capital Markets industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.33. Nasdaq's value of 5.39 is 305.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nasdaq ranks #547 out of 639 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Nasdaq has a GF Score™ of 90/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nasdaq's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to MSCI and COIN?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Nasdaq ranks #547 out of 639 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Nasdaq in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.33. Nasdaq's value of 5.39 is 305.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Nasdaq's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.17 to 6.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.76 vs. the industry median of 1.33, Nasdaq has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Capital Markets company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Capital Markets companies is 1.33, based on 639 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Nasdaq's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.39 is 305.3% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Nasdaq and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nasdaq's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.39, which is 43% above median its own 10-year median of 3.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nasdaq stock overvalued right now?
Nasdaq (XSWX:NDAQ) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.39. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF62.49, compared to a current price of CHF69.21 — trading 10.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.39, which is 43% above median its 10-year median of 3.76 and 305.3% above the Capital Markets industry median of 1.33. Nasdaq's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nasdaq (XSWX:NDAQ), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.39 as of Jul. 09, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Nasdaq (XSWX:NDAQ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nasdaq stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF69.21 is trading 10.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF62.49.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:NDAQ:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 5.39 (43% above median its 10-year median of 3.76)
  • GF Value™: CHF62.49 vs. price of CHF69.21 (10.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 305.3% above the Capital Markets median (#547 of 639)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:NDAQ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Nasdaq Business Description

Address 151 West 42nd Street, Floors 26, 27, 28, New York, NY, USA, 10036
Founded in 1971, Nasdaq is primarily known for its equity exchange, but in addition to its trading business (about 22.5% of sales), the company sells market and financial data to investors, offers Nasdaq-branded indexes, and lists companies through its capital access segment (42.5%). Nasdaq's newest segment, financial technology, was primarily constructed through the acquisitions of Verafin and Adenza and has expanded the company into capital management, financial crime, and regulatory compliance software (35%) as it seeks to become a diversified technology company.
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