NMFC (New Mountain Finance) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 6.71 (As of Aug. 20, 2026) — 21% Below Median

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NMFC New Mountain Finance Corp NMFC
48 GF Score
Price $7.58
GF Value $12.21
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is New Mountain Finance Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

New Mountain Finance NMFC +1.81% 48 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.71 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 8.47. GuruFocus rates NMFC with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.21 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 923 Asset Management companies, New Mountain Finance ranks better than 57.42% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-20), New Mountain Finance's current share price is $7.58. New Mountain Finance's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $1.13. New Mountain Finance's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 6.71.

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

NMFC' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.54   Med: 8.47   Max: 10.12
Current: 6.57

During the past years, New Mountain Finance's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 10.12. The lowest was 3.54. And the median was 8.47.

NMFC's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
57.42% of 923 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 7.86 vs NMFC: 6.57

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.

New Mountain Finance's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.197. 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 $1.13 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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New Mountain Finance  (NAS:NMFC) 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.


New Mountain Finance Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


New Mountain Finance Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for New Mountain Finance'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.

New Mountain Finance Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

New Mountain Finance Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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New Mountain Finance Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 8.56 7.85 7.46 6.53 6.32

NMFC vs BHK, NKX, ACP: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, New Mountain Finance'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.


New Mountain Finance Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, New Mountain Finance's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where New Mountain Finance's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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New Mountain Finance 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.

New Mountain Finance's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=7.58/1.13
=6.71

* 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.

New Mountain Finance's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, New Mountain Finance's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=0.197/333.9520*333.9520
=0.197

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

New Mountain Finance Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 0.361 241.428 0.499
201612 0.438 241.432 0.606
201703 0.354 243.801 0.485
201706 0.324 244.955 0.442
201709 0.299 246.819 0.405
201712 0.334 246.524 0.452
201803 0.286 249.554 0.383
201806 0.286 251.989 0.379
201809 0.319 252.439 0.422
201812 -0.019 251.233 -0.025
201903 0.454 254.202 0.596
201906 0.237 256.143 0.309
201909 0.222 256.759 0.289
201912 0.186 256.974 0.242
202003 -1.553 258.115 -2.009
202006 0.693 257.797 0.898
202009 0.797 260.280 1.023
202012 0.581 260.474 0.745
202103 0.460 264.877 0.580
202106 0.705 271.696 0.867
202109 0.196 274.310 0.239
202112 0.486 278.802 0.582
202203 0.344 287.504 0.400
202206 0.143 296.311 0.161
202209 0.075 296.808 0.084
202212 0.211 296.797 0.237
202303 0.376 301.836 0.416
202306 0.295 305.109 0.323
202309 0.237 307.789 0.257
202312 0.254 306.746 0.277
202403 0.248 312.332 0.265
202406 0.295 314.175 0.314
202409 0.211 315.301 0.223
202412 0.234 315.605 0.248
202503 0.195 319.799 0.204
202506 0.063 322.561 0.065
202509 0.081 324.800 0.083
202512 -0.264 324.054 -0.272
202603 -0.542 330.213 -0.548
202606 0.197 333.952 0.197

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 6.71 mean?
New Mountain Finance (NMFC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 6.71 as of Aug. 20, 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 New Mountain Finance and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 8.47. Over the past decade, New Mountain Finance's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 3.54 to 10.12. According to the industry distribution chart, New Mountain Finance ranks #393 out of 923 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 42.6%.
Is New Mountain Finance's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
New Mountain Finance's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 6.71 is 21% below median its 10-year median of 8.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.54 to a high of 10.12. The Asset Management industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 7.86. New Mountain Finance's value of 6.71 is 14.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, New Mountain Finance ranks #393 out of 923 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, New Mountain Finance has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does New Mountain Finance's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to BHK and NKX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, New Mountain Finance ranks #393 out of 923 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts New Mountain Finance in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 7.86. New Mountain Finance's value of 6.71 is 14.6% below this benchmark. Historically, New Mountain Finance's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 3.54 to 10.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.47 vs. the industry median of 7.86, New Mountain Finance 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Asset Management companies is 7.86, based on 923 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. New Mountain Finance's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 6.71 is 14.6% 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 New Mountain Finance and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 7.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. New Mountain Finance's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.71, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 8.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is New Mountain Finance stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, New Mountain Finance (NMFC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.21, compared to a current price of $7.58 — trading 37.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.71, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 8.47 and 14.6% below the Asset Management industry median of 7.86. New Mountain Finance's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For New Mountain Finance (NMFC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.71 as of Aug. 20, 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 New Mountain Finance (NMFC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, New Mountain Finance stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $7.58 is trading 37.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $12.21. GuruFocus considers New Mountain Finance to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for NMFC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 6.71 (21% below median its 10-year median of 8.47)
  • GF Value™: $12.21 vs. price of $7.58 (37.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 14.6% below the Asset Management median (#393 of 923)

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


New Mountain Finance Business Description

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Address 1633 Broadway, 48th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10019
New Mountain Finance Corp is a closed-end, non-diversified management investment company. It invests in equity interests such as preferred stock, common stock, warrants, or options received in connection with debt investments or may include direct investment in the equity of private companies. The company's investment objective is to generate current income and capital appreciation through sourcing and origination of debt securities at all levels of the capital structure, including first and second-lien debt, notes, bonds and mezzanine securities.
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