National Bank of Canada (STU:NBC) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 6.90 (As of Aug. 30, 2026) — 76% Above Median

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STU:NBC National Bank of Canada STU:NBC
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What is National Bank of Canada Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

National Bank of Canada STU:NBC +0.80% 76 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.90 as of Aug. 30, 2026, which is 76% above its 10-year median of 3.92. GuruFocus rates STU:NBC with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €97.12. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,297 Banks companies, National Bank of Canada ranks worse than 90.05% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-30), National Bank of Canada's current share price is €132.40. National Bank of Canada's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2026 was €19.20. National Bank of Canada's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 6.90.

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

STU:NBC' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.3   Med: 3.92   Max: 7.68
Current: 6.88

During the past years, National Bank of Canada's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 7.68. The lowest was 2.30. And the median was 3.92.

STU:NBC's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
90.05% of 1297 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 3.41 vs STU:NBC: 6.88

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 of Canada's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jul. 2026 was €6.440. 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 €19.20 for the trailing ten years ended in Jul. 2026.

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National Bank of Canada  (STU:NBC) 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 of Canada Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


National Bank of Canada Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for National Bank of Canada'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 of Canada Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

National Bank of Canada Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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National Bank of Canada Quarterly Data
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STU:NBC vs JPM, BAC, WFC: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Diversified subindustry, National Bank of Canada'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 of Canada Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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


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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=132.40/19.20
=6.90

* 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 of Canada's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Jul. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jul. 2026)
=6.44/133.5265*133.5265
=6.440

Current CPI (Jul. 2026) = 133.5265.

National Bank of Canada Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201610 3.214 102.002 4.207
201701 3.351 102.318 4.373
201704 3.192 103.029 4.137
201707 3.300 103.029 4.277
201710 3.322 103.424 4.289
201801 3.436 104.056 4.409
201804 3.256 105.320 4.128
201807 3.389 106.110 4.265
201810 3.542 105.952 4.464
201901 3.484 105.557 4.407
201904 3.465 107.453 4.306
201907 3.712 108.243 4.579
201910 3.882 107.927 4.803
202001 3.895 108.085 4.812
202004 3.933 107.216 4.898
202007 3.752 108.401 4.622
202010 3.794 108.638 4.663
202101 4.228 109.192 5.170
202104 4.389 110.851 5.287
202107 4.438 112.431 5.271
202110 4.463 113.695 5.241
202201 5.031 114.801 5.852
202204 5.204 118.357 5.871
202207 5.388 120.964 5.948
202210 5.078 121.517 5.580
202301 5.197 121.596 5.707
202304 4.842 123.571 5.232
202307 4.988 124.914 5.332
202310 5.189 125.310 5.529
202401 5.428 125.072 5.795
202404 5.464 126.890 5.750
202407 5.883 128.075 6.133
202410 5.703 127.838 5.957
202501 6.288 127.443 6.588
202504 5.897 129.102 6.099
202507 5.439 130.290 5.574
202510 5.731 130.603 5.859
202601 6.079 130.366 6.226
202604 6.190 132.736 6.227
202607 6.440 133.527 6.440

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 6.90 mean?
National Bank of Canada (STU:NBC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 6.90 as of Aug. 30, 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 of Canada and its competitors. This is 76% above median its historical median of 3.92. Over the past decade, National Bank of Canada's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 2.30 to 7.68. According to the industry distribution chart, National Bank of Canada ranks #1168 out of 1297 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 90.1%.
Is National Bank of Canada's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
National Bank of Canada's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 6.90 is 76% above median its 10-year median of 3.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.30 to a high of 7.68. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.41. National Bank of Canada's value of 6.90 is 102.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National Bank of Canada ranks #1168 out of 1297 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, National Bank of Canada has a GF Score™ of 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Bank of Canada's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to JPM and BAC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, National Bank of Canada ranks #1168 out of 1297 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places National Bank of Canada in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.41. National Bank of Canada's value of 6.90 is 102.3% above this benchmark. Historically, National Bank of Canada's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 2.30 to 7.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.92 vs. the industry median of 3.41, National Bank of Canada 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 Banks company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Banks companies is 3.41, based on 1,297 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 of Canada's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 6.90 is 102.3% 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 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 of Canada 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 of Canada's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.90, which is 76% above median its own 10-year median of 3.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Bank of Canada stock overvalued right now?
National Bank of Canada (STU:NBC) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 6.90. The stock's GF Value™ is €97.12, compared to a current price of €132.40 — trading 36.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.90, which is 76% above median its 10-year median of 3.92 and 102.3% above the Banks industry median of 3.41. National Bank of Canada's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 of Canada (STU:NBC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.90 as of Aug. 30, 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 National Bank of Canada (STU:NBC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Bank of Canada stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €132.40 is trading 36.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €97.12.

Key valuation signals for STU:NBC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 6.90 (76% above median its 10-year median of 3.92)
  • GF Value™: €97.12 vs. price of €132.40 (36.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 102.3% above the Banks median (#1168 of 1297)

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


National Bank of Canada Business Description

Address 800, Rue Saint Jacques, Place Banque Nationale, Montreal, QC, CAN, H3C 1A3
National Bank of Canada is the sixth-largest bank in Canada. It is a diversified financial services company, offering personal and commercial banking, wealth management and capital markets services. The bank derives around 45% of its 2025 revenue from the province of Quebec, with additional operations in the rest of Canada and the United States. National Bank of Canada also owns ABA Bank, one of the largest commercial banks in Cambodia.
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