National Life Insurance Co. (XNEP:NLICL) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.11 (As of Sep. 06, 2026) — 12% Below Median

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XNEP:NLICL National Life Insurance Co. Ltd XNEP:NLICL
93 GF Score
Price NPR550.00
GF Value NPR634.57
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is National Life Insurance Co. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

National Life Insurance Co. XNEP:NLICL 93 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.11 as of Sep. 06, 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 1.26. GuruFocus rates XNEP:NLICL with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of NPR634.57 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 408 Insurance companies, National Life Insurance Co. ranks better than 52.94% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-06), National Life Insurance Co.'s current share price is NPR550.00. National Life Insurance Co.'s Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was NPR497.43. National Life Insurance Co.'s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 1.11.

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

XNEP:NLICL' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.11   Med: 1.26   Max: 1.6
Current: 1.11

During the past years, National Life Insurance Co.'s highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 1.60. The lowest was 1.11. And the median was 1.26.

XNEP:NLICL's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
52.94% of 408 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 1.235 vs XNEP:NLICL: 1.11

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 Life Insurance Co.'s adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was NPR175.186. 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 NPR497.43 for the trailing ten years ended in Apr. 2026.

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National Life Insurance Co.  (XNEP:NLICL) 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 Life Insurance Co. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


National Life Insurance Co. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for National Life Insurance 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.

National Life Insurance Co. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

National Life Insurance Co. Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 1.50 1.48 1.37

National Life Insurance Co. Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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 1.25 1.37 1.26 1.25 1.18

XNEP:NLICL vs MET, AFL, PRU: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Insurance - Life subindustry, National Life Insurance 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.


National Life Insurance Co. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Insurance Industry

For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, National Life Insurance Co.'s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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National Life Insurance 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.

National Life Insurance Co.'s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=550.00/497.43
=1.11

* 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 Life Insurance Co.'s Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, National Life Insurance 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)
=175.186/333.0200*333.0200
=175.186

Current CPI (Apr. 2026) = 333.0200.

National Life Insurance Co. Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201607 79.884 240.628 110.556
201610 52.839 241.729 72.794
201701 49.766 242.839 68.247
201704 56.065 244.524 76.356
201707 96.694 244.786 131.548
201710 57.220 246.663 77.253
201801 52.884 247.867 71.052
201804 63.151 250.546 83.939
201807 100.987 252.006 133.452
201810 61.705 252.885 81.258
201901 70.870 251.712 93.762
201904 70.378 255.548 91.714
201907 111.178 256.571 144.305
201910 72.607 257.346 93.957
202001 75.545 257.971 97.523
202004 68.148 256.389 88.516
202007 131.481 259.101 168.991
202010 99.313 260.388 127.015
202101 95.894 261.582 122.083
202104 100.549 267.054 125.386
202107 125.509 273.003 153.101
202110 109.600 276.589 131.961
202201 107.104 281.148 126.865
202204 92.526 289.109 106.579
202207 108.732 296.276 122.217
202210 108.490 298.012 121.235
202301 198.032 299.170 220.439
202304 85.275 303.363 93.612
202307 96.675 305.691 105.318
202310 100.292 307.671 108.555
202401 206.621 308.417 223.104
202404 103.895 313.548 110.347
202407 166.978 314.540 176.788
202410 117.606 315.664 124.072
202501 246.403 317.671 258.309
202504 110.805 320.795 115.028
202507 170.934 323.048 176.210
202510 128.460 0.000
202601 130.846 325.252 133.971
202604 175.186 333.020 175.186

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 1.11 mean?
National Life Insurance Co. (XNEP:NLICL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.11 as of Sep. 06, 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 Life Insurance Co. and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 1.26. Over the past decade, National Life Insurance Co.'s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.11 to 1.60. According to the industry distribution chart, National Life Insurance Co. ranks #192 out of 408 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 47.1%.
Is National Life Insurance Co.'s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
National Life Insurance Co.'s current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.11 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 1.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.11 to a high of 1.60. The Insurance industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.24. National Life Insurance Co.'s value of 1.11 is 10.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National Life Insurance Co. ranks #192 out of 408 companies in the Insurance industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, National Life Insurance Co. has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Life Insurance Co.'s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to MET and AFL?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, National Life Insurance Co. ranks #192 out of 408 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts National Life Insurance Co. in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.24. National Life Insurance Co.'s value of 1.11 is 10.1% below this benchmark. Historically, National Life Insurance Co.'s own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.11 to 1.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.26 vs. the industry median of 1.24, National Life Insurance Co. 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 Insurance company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Insurance companies is 1.24, based on 408 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 Life Insurance Co.'s current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.11 is 10.1% 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 Life Insurance Co. and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Life Insurance Co.'s current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.11, which is 12% below 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 National Life Insurance Co. stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Life Insurance Co. (XNEP:NLICL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NPR634.57, compared to a current price of NPR550.00 — trading 13.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.11, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 1.26 and 10.1% below the Insurance industry median of 1.24. National Life Insurance Co.'s overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 5 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 Life Insurance Co. (XNEP:NLICL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.11 as of Sep. 06, 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 Life Insurance Co. (XNEP:NLICL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Life Insurance Co. stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NPR550.00 is trading 13.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of NPR634.57. GuruFocus considers National Life Insurance Co. to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XNEP:NLICL:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.11 (12% below median its 10-year median of 1.26)
  • GF Value™: NPR634.57 vs. price of NPR550.00 (13.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 10.1% below the Insurance median (#192 of 408)

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


National Life Insurance Co. Business Description

Address Ward No.2, Lazimpat, P.O. Box: 4332, Kathmandu Mahanagarpalika, Kathmandu, NPL, 1215
National Life Insurance Co. Ltd is engaged in the life insurance business, providing various life insurance products including participating and non-participating products through its province offices, branches, sub-branches, and network of agents. The company's offerings include individual plans, which consist of Endowment Assurance Plan, Childrens Plans, Money Back Plans, Whole Life Plans, Terms Assurance Plans, Retirement Plan and Single Premium Plan. The operating segments of the company include Endowment, Anticipated Endowment, Endowment Cum Whole Life, Foreign Employment Term, and Special Term. The company's main source of revenue is Premium Income, with the majority generated from endowment plans.
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