National Bank (DHA:NBL) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.20 (As of Jul. 27, 2026) — 26% Above Median

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What is National Bank Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

National Bank DHA:NBL 23 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.20 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 26% above its 10-year median of 1.74. GuruFocus rates DHA:NBL with a GF Score™ of 23/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,302 Banks companies, National Bank ranks better than 72.43% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-27), National Bank's current share price is BDT3.80. National Bank's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was BDT1.73. National Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 2.20.

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

DHA:NBL' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.83   Med: 1.74   Max: 2.77
Current: 2.2

During the past years, National Bank's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 2.77. The lowest was 0.83. And the median was 1.74.

DHA:NBL's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
72.43% of 1302 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 3.41 vs DHA:NBL: 2.20

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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

National Bank's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was BDT-2.890. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is BDT1.73 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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National Bank  (DHA:NBL) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue 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 PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


National Bank Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


National Bank Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for National Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PS 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.

National Bank Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

National Bank Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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National Bank Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 1.40 1.45 1.36 1.50 2.78

National Bank Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, National Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS 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.


National Bank Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, National Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where National Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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National Bank Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

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

National Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=3.80/1.73
=2.20

* 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.

National Bank's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, National Bank's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=-2.89/330.2130*330.2130
=-2.890

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

National Bank Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 1.895 241.018 2.596
201609 0.911 241.428 1.246
201612 1.553 241.432 2.124
201703 0.915 243.801 1.239
201706 1.088 244.955 1.467
201709 0.938 246.819 1.255
201712 2.277 246.524 3.050
201803 0.742 249.554 0.982
201806 1.352 251.989 1.772
201809 1.402 252.439 1.834
201812 1.381 251.233 1.815
201903 0.868 254.202 1.128
201906 1.045 256.143 1.347
201909 1.169 256.759 1.503
201912 1.768 256.974 2.272
202003 1.088 258.115 1.392
202006 0.619 257.797 0.793
202009 0.836 260.280 1.061
202012 2.295 260.474 2.909
202103 0.717 264.877 0.894
202106 0.992 271.696 1.206
202109 0.799 274.310 0.962
202112 0.524 278.802 0.621
202203 0.379 287.504 0.435
202206 0.668 296.311 0.744
202209 0.351 296.808 0.391
202212 -2.809 296.797 -3.125
202303 0.084 301.836 0.092
202306 0.079 305.109 0.086
202309 -0.387 307.789 -0.415
202312 -3.787 306.746 -4.077
202403 -0.691 312.332 -0.731
202406 -0.132 314.175 -0.139
202409 -1.392 315.301 -1.458
202412 -3.222 315.605 -3.371
202503 -0.711 319.799 -0.734
202506 -3.011 322.561 -3.082
202509 3.397 324.800 3.454
202512 -3.288 324.054 -3.350
202603 -2.890 330.213 -2.890

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue 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 PS Ratio of 2.20 mean?
National Bank (DHA:NBL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.20 as of Jul. 27, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on National Bank and its competitors. This is 26% above median its historical median of 1.74. Over the past decade, National Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.83 to 2.77. According to the industry distribution chart, National Bank ranks #359 out of 1302 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 27.6%.
Is National Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
National Bank's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.20 is 26% above median its 10-year median of 1.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.83 to a high of 2.77. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.41. National Bank's value of 2.20 is 35.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National Bank ranks #359 out of 1302 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, National Bank has a GF Score™ of 23/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, National Bank ranks #359 out of 1302 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts National Bank in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.41. National Bank's value of 2.20 is 35.5% below this benchmark. Historically, National Bank's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.83 to 2.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.74 vs. the industry median of 3.41, National Bank has consistently been below 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 PS Ratio for a Banks company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Banks companies is 3.41, based on 1,302 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. National Bank's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.20 is 35.5% below 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on National Bank and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Bank's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.20, which is 26% above median its own 10-year median of 1.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Bank stock overvalued right now?
National Bank (DHA:NBL) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.20. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.20, which is 26% above median its 10-year median of 1.74 and 35.5% below the Banks industry median of 3.41. National Bank's overall GF Score™ is 23/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For National Bank (DHA:NBL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.20 as of Jul. 27, 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.

National Bank Business Description

Address 116/1, Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue, Banglamotor, Ramna, Dhaka, BGD
National Bank PLC provides a comprehensive range of financial services, including personal and commercial banking, trade services, cash management, treasury, security, and custodian services. Its offerings include retail deposit, retail loans, Cards, MSME and Agriculture loans, Corporate Banking services, and Foreign Remittance.
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