JGH (Nuveen Global Highome Fund) PB Ratio: 0.91 (As of Jul. 16, 2026) — Near Median

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JGH Nuveen Global High Income Fund JGH
49 GF Score
Price $12.53
GF Value $8.85
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Nuveen Global Highome Fund PB Ratio?

Nuveen Global Highome Fund JGH -0.63% 49 PB Ratio is 0.91 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 0.92. GuruFocus rates JGH with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.85 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,600 Asset Management companies, Nuveen Global Highome Fund ranks better than 60.94% on this metric.

The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. As of today (2026-07-16), Nuveen Global Highome Fund's share price is $12.53. Nuveen Global Highome Fund's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $13.78. Hence, Nuveen Global Highome Fund's PB Ratio of today is 0.91.

Warning Sign:

Nuveen Global High Income Fund stock PB Ratio (=0.91) is close to 5-year high of 1.

The historical rank and industry rank for Nuveen Global Highome Fund's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

JGH' s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.58   Med: 0.92   Max: 1.03
Current: 0.91

During the past 9 years, Nuveen Global Highome Fund's highest PB Ratio was 1.03. The lowest was 0.58. And the median was 0.92.

JGH's PB Ratio is ranked better than
60.94% of 1600 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.96 vs JGH: 0.91

During the past 12 months, Nuveen Global Highome Fund's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.50% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.80% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -4.20% per year.

During the past 9 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Nuveen Global Highome Fund was 2.80% per year. The lowest was -11.00% per year. And the median was -4.40% per year.

Back to Basics: PB Ratio


Nuveen Global Highome Fund  (NYSE:JGH) PB Ratio Explanation

Unlike valuation ratios relative to the earning power such as PE Ratio, PE Ratio without NRI, PS Ratio, Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow , or Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow, the PB Ratio measures the valuation of the stock relative to the underlying asset of the company.

The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.


Be Aware

Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.


Nuveen Global Highome Fund PB Ratio Related Terms


Nuveen Global Highome Fund PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nuveen Global Highome Fund's PB 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.

Nuveen Global Highome Fund PB Ratio Chart

Nuveen Global Highome Fund Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 0.95 0.88 0.91 0.93 0.92

Nuveen Global Highome Fund Semi-Annual Data
Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
PB 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 0.91 0.96 0.93 0.94 0.92

JGH vs MIY, SCD, HIX: PB Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Nuveen Global Highome Fund's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB 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.


Nuveen Global Highome Fund PB Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Nuveen Global Highome Fund's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Nuveen Global Highome Fund's PB Ratio falls into.


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Nuveen Global Highome Fund PB Ratio Calculation

The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.

Nuveen Global Highome Fund's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:

PB Ratio=Share Price/Book Value per Share (Q: Dec. 2025)
=12.53/13.78
=0.91

* 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.

It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:

A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about PB Ratio →
What does a PB Ratio of 0.91 mean?
Nuveen Global Highome Fund (JGH) has a PB Ratio of 0.91 as of Jul. 16, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Nuveen Global Highome Fund and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.92. Over the past decade, Nuveen Global Highome Fund's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.58 to 1.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Nuveen Global Highome Fund ranks #625 out of 1600 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 39.1%.
Is Nuveen Global Highome Fund's PB Ratio too high?
Nuveen Global Highome Fund's current PB Ratio of 0.91 is near median its 10-year median of 0.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.58 to a high of 1.03. The Asset Management industry median PB Ratio is 0.96. Nuveen Global Highome Fund's value of 0.91 is 5.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nuveen Global Highome Fund ranks #625 out of 1600 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nuveen Global Highome Fund has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nuveen Global Highome Fund's PB Ratio compare to MIY and SCD?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Nuveen Global Highome Fund ranks #625 out of 1600 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Nuveen Global Highome Fund in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 0.96. Nuveen Global Highome Fund's value of 0.91 is 5.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Nuveen Global Highome Fund's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.58 to 1.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.92 vs. the industry median of 0.96, Nuveen Global Highome Fund 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 PB Ratio for an Asset Management company?
The median PB Ratio among Asset Management companies is 0.96, based on 1,600 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Nuveen Global Highome Fund's current PB Ratio of 0.91 is 5.2% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Nuveen Global Highome Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median PB Ratio is 0.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nuveen Global Highome Fund's current PB Ratio is 0.91, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nuveen Global Highome Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nuveen Global Highome Fund (JGH) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.85, compared to a current price of $12.53 — trading 41.6% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.91, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.92 and 5.2% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.96. Nuveen Global Highome Fund's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 11 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nuveen Global Highome Fund (JGH), the current PB Ratio is 0.91 as of Jul. 16, 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 Nuveen Global Highome Fund (JGH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nuveen Global Highome Fund stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $12.53 is trading 41.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.85. GuruFocus considers Nuveen Global Highome Fund to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JGH:

  • PB Ratio: 0.91 (near median its 10-year median of 0.92)
  • GF Value™: $8.85 vs. price of $12.53 (41.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 11 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 5.2% below the Asset Management median (#625 of 1600)

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


Nuveen Global Highome Fund Business Description

Address 333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, USA, 60606
Nuveen Global High Income Fund operates as a diversified closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to provide a high level of current income. The Fund's securities include U.S. high-yield bonds; non-U.S. high-yield bonds from developed and emerging markets; and other income-producing investments such as preferred and convertible securities.
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