United Bank for Africa (NSA:UBA) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.77 (As of Jul. 19, 2026) — 40% Above Median

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NSA:UBA United Bank for Africa PLC NSA:UBA
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Price ₦45.50
GF Value ₦36.31
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is United Bank for Africa Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

United Bank for Africa NSA:UBA +2.82% 80 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.77 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 40% above its 10-year median of 1.26. GuruFocus rates NSA:UBA with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of ₦36.31 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,303 Banks companies, United Bank for Africa ranks better than 80.28% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-19), United Bank for Africa's current share price is ₦45.50. United Bank for Africa's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was ₦25.72. United Bank for Africa's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 1.77.

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

NSA:UBA' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.63   Med: 1.26   Max: 2.14
Current: 1.77

During the past years, United Bank for Africa's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 2.14. The lowest was 0.63. And the median was 1.26.

NSA:UBA's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
80.28% of 1303 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 3.39 vs NSA:UBA: 1.77

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.

United Bank for Africa's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was ₦9.382. 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 ₦25.72 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec. 2025.

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United Bank for Africa  (NSA:UBA) 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.


United Bank for Africa Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


United Bank for Africa Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for United Bank for Africa'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.

United Bank for Africa Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

United Bank for Africa Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.85 0.68 1.67 1.61 1.62

United Bank for Africa Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
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 1.61 1.64 1.49 1.73 1.62

NSA:UBA vs JPM, BAC, WFC: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Diversified subindustry, United Bank for Africa'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.


United Bank for Africa Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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


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United Bank for Africa 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=45.50/25.72
=1.77

* 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.

United Bank for Africa's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

For example, United Bank for Africa's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Dec. 2025 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec. 2025)
=9.382/324.0540*324.0540
=9.382

Current CPI (Dec. 2025) = 324.0540.

United Bank for Africa Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201603 1.494 238.132 2.033
201606 1.921 241.018 2.583
201609 1.978 241.428 2.655
201612 2.556 241.432 3.431
201703 2.131 243.801 2.832
201706 2.620 244.955 3.466
201709 2.197 246.819 2.884
201712 2.621 246.524 3.445
201803 2.268 249.554 2.945
201806 2.658 251.989 3.418
201809 2.044 252.439 2.624
201812 2.044 251.233 2.636
201903 2.325 254.202 2.964
201906 3.010 256.143 3.808
201909 2.444 256.759 3.085
201912 2.333 256.974 2.942
202003 2.736 258.115 3.435
202006 3.011 257.797 3.785
202009 2.839 260.280 3.535
202012 3.185 260.474 3.962
202103 3.094 264.877 3.785
202106 3.112 271.696 3.712
202109 3.579 274.310 4.228
202112 3.084 278.802 3.585
202203 3.666 287.504 4.132
202206 3.807 296.311 4.163
202209 4.657 296.808 5.084
202212 4.667 296.797 5.096
202303 5.161 301.836 5.541
202306 17.531 305.109 18.620
202309 6.818 307.789 7.178
202312 16.215 306.746 17.130
202403 11.069 312.332 11.484
202406 16.335 314.175 16.849
202409 17.632 315.301 18.121
202412 16.764 315.605 17.213
202503 13.558 319.799 13.738
202506 12.508 322.561 12.566
202509 13.182 324.800 13.152
202512 9.382 324.054 9.382

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 1.77 mean?
United Bank for Africa (NSA:UBA) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.77 as of Jul. 19, 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 United Bank for Africa and its competitors. This is 40% above median its historical median of 1.26. Over the past decade, United Bank for Africa's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.63 to 2.14. According to the industry distribution chart, United Bank for Africa ranks #257 out of 1303 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 19.7%.
Is United Bank for Africa's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
United Bank for Africa's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.77 is 40% above median its 10-year median of 1.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.63 to a high of 2.14. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.39. United Bank for Africa's value of 1.77 is 47.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Bank for Africa ranks #257 out of 1303 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, United Bank for Africa has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Bank for Africa's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to JPM and BAC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, United Bank for Africa ranks #257 out of 1303 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places United Bank for Africa in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.39. United Bank for Africa's value of 1.77 is 47.8% below this benchmark. Historically, United Bank for Africa's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.63 to 2.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.26 vs. the industry median of 3.39, United Bank for Africa 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 3.39, based on 1,303 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. United Bank for Africa's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.77 is 47.8% 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 United Bank for Africa and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Bank for Africa's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.77, which is 40% above median its own 10-year median of 1.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United Bank for Africa stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Bank for Africa (NSA:UBA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₦36.31, compared to a current price of ₦45.50 — trading 25.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.77, which is 40% above median its 10-year median of 1.26 and 47.8% below the Banks industry median of 3.39. United Bank for Africa's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 4 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 United Bank for Africa (NSA:UBA), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.77 as of Jul. 19, 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 United Bank for Africa (NSA:UBA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Bank for Africa stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₦45.50 is trading 25.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₦36.31. GuruFocus considers United Bank for Africa to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSA:UBA:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.77 (40% above median its 10-year median of 1.26)
  • GF Value™: ₦36.31 vs. price of ₦45.50 (25.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 47.8% below the Banks median (#257 of 1303)

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


United Bank for Africa Business Description

Address 57 Marina, UBA House, Lagos, NGA
United Bank for Africa PLC is a financial services institution. It offers banking and other financial and pension fund custody services. The geographical segments are Nigeria, the Rest of Africa and the Rest of the world. The business segments of the company are 1) Corporate Banking, which provides financial solutions to multinationals, regional companies, state-owned companies, non-governmental organizations, international and multinational organizations and financial institutions. 2) Retail/ Commercial banking segment products and services to the middle and retail segments of the market. 3) Treasury and Financial Markets segment provide financing and risk management solutions and advisory services to the company's corporate and institutional customers.
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