NNWWF (The North West Co) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.93 (As of Jul. 27, 2026) — 12% Above Median

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NNWWF The North West Co Inc NNWWF
85 GF Score
Price $36.29
GF Value $34.77
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is The North West Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

The North West Co NNWWF 85 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.93 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 0.83. GuruFocus rates NNWWF with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $34.77 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 240 Retail - Defensive companies, The North West Co ranks worse than 73.33% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-27), The North West Co's current share price is $36.29. The North West Co's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $39.18. The North West Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.93.

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

NNWWF' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.49   Med: 0.83   Max: 1.11
Current: 0.95

During the past years, The North West Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 1.11. The lowest was 0.49. And the median was 0.83.

NNWWF's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
73.33% of 240 companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 0.44 vs NNWWF: 0.95

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.

The North West Co's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $9.444. 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 $39.18 for the trailing ten years ended in Apr. 2026.

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The North West Co  (OTCPK:NNWWF) 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.


The North West Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


The North West Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The North West Co'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.

The North West Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

The North West Co Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.82 0.78 0.80 0.92 0.93

The North West Co Quarterly Data
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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 1.07 0.91 0.87 0.93 0.95

NNWWF vs KR, SFM, ACI: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Grocery Stores subindustry, The North West Co'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.


The North West Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The North West Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where The North West Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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The North West Co 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.

The North West Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=36.29/39.18
=0.93

* 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.

The North West Co's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, The North West Co's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Apr. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Apr. 2026)
=9.444/132.7364*132.7364
=9.444

Current CPI (Apr. 2026) = 132.7364.

The North West Co Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201607 7.204 101.844 9.389
201610 7.137 102.002 9.287
201701 7.443 102.318 9.656
201704 7.356 103.029 9.477
201707 8.244 103.029 10.621
201710 7.865 103.424 10.094
201801 8.065 104.056 10.288
201804 7.439 105.320 9.375
201807 7.807 106.110 9.766
201810 7.997 105.952 10.019
201901 8.158 105.557 10.259
201904 7.510 107.453 9.277
201907 8.171 108.243 10.020
201910 7.972 107.927 9.805
202001 8.545 108.085 10.494
202004 8.544 107.216 10.578
202007 9.728 108.401 11.912
202010 8.479 108.638 10.360
202101 8.853 109.192 10.762
202104 8.936 110.851 10.700
202107 9.174 112.431 10.831
202110 9.098 113.695 10.622
202201 9.418 114.801 10.889
202204 9.036 118.357 10.134
202207 9.186 120.964 10.080
202210 8.904 121.517 9.726
202301 9.636 121.596 10.519
202304 9.074 123.571 9.747
202307 9.646 124.914 10.250
202310 9.303 125.310 9.854
202401 9.890 125.072 10.496
202404 9.323 126.890 9.753
202407 9.729 128.075 10.083
202410 9.539 127.838 9.905
202501 9.631 127.443 10.031
202504 9.408 129.102 9.673
202507 9.687 130.290 9.869
202510 9.313 130.603 9.465
202601 10.116 130.366 10.300
202604 9.444 132.736 9.444

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 0.93 mean?
The North West Co (NNWWF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.93 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 The North West Co and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 0.83. Over the past decade, The North West Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.49 to 1.11. According to the industry distribution chart, The North West Co ranks #176 out of 240 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 73.3%.
Is The North West Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
The North West Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.93 is 12% above median its 10-year median of 0.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.49 to a high of 1.11. The Retail - Defensive industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.44. The North West Co's value of 0.93 is 111.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The North West Co ranks #176 out of 240 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, The North West Co has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The North West Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, The North West Co ranks #176 out of 240 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places The North West Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.44. The North West Co's value of 0.93 is 111.4% above this benchmark. Historically, The North West Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.49 to 1.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.83 vs. the industry median of 0.44, The North West Co 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 PS Ratio for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Retail - Defensive companies is 0.44, based on 240 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. The North West Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.93 is 111.4% 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 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 The North West Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The North West Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.93, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 0.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The North West Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The North West Co (NNWWF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $34.77, compared to a current price of $36.29 — trading 4.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.93, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 0.83 and 111.4% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 0.44. The North West Co's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 The North West Co (NNWWF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.93 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.

Is The North West Co (NNWWF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The North West Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $36.29 is trading 4.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $34.77. GuruFocus considers The North West Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for NNWWF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.93 (12% above median its 10-year median of 0.83)
  • GF Value™: $34.77 vs. price of $36.29 (4.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 111.4% above the Retail - Defensive median (#176 of 240)

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


The North West Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 3NW:GermanyNWC:Canada
Address 77 Main Street, Gibraltar House, Winnipeg, MB, CAN, R3C 2R1
The North West Co Inc is a retailer to rural and remote communities and underserved urban neighbourhood markets in Northern Canada, Western Canada, rural Alaska, the South Pacific islands, and the Caribbean. The Company offers a broad Multiple products and services with an emphasis on food, focusing on everyday household and local lifestyle needs. It operates as a retailer of food and everyday products and services through two geographical segments: Canadian and International. The Canadian segment generates maximum revenue and consists of subsidiaries operating retail stores and complementary businesses serving northern Canada, while the International segment consists of subsidiaries operating in the continental United States, the Caribbean, and the South Pacific.
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