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NCBA GroupNAI:NCBA +0.56%69 PB Ratio is 1.10 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 55% above its 10-year median of 0.71. GuruFocus rates NAI:NCBA with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of KES54.75 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,510 Banks companies, NCBA Group ranks better than 50.4% 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 (2026-07-22), NCBA Group's share price is KES89.25. NCBA Group's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was KES80.97. Hence, NCBA Group's PB Ratio of today is 1.10.
The historical rank and industry rank for NCBA Group's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NAI:NCBA'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.44 Med: 0.71 Max: 1.26
Current: 1.11
During the past 13 years, NCBA Group's highest PB Ratio was 1.26. The lowest was 0.44. And the median was 0.71.
NAI:NCBA's PB Ratio is ranked better than 50.4% of 1510
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.12
vs NAI:NCBA: 1.11
During the past 12 months, NCBA Group's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 14.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 15.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 12.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of NCBA Group was 28.50% per year. The lowest was 4.50% per year. And the median was 12.10% per year.
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.
NCBA Group PB Ratio Related Terms
NCBA Group PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for NCBA Group'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.
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, NCBA Group'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.
NCBA Group PB Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, NCBA Group's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NCBA Group's PB Ratio falls into.
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.
NCBA Group's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:
* 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.
NCBA Group (NAI:NCBA) has a PB Ratio of 1.10 as of Jul. 22, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on NCBA Group and its competitors. This is 55% above median its historical median of 0.71. Over the past decade, NCBA Group's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.44 to 1.26. According to the industry distribution chart, NCBA Group ranks #749 out of 1510 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 49.6%.
Is NCBA Group's PB Ratio too high?
NCBA Group's current PB Ratio of 1.10 is 55% above median its 10-year median of 0.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.44 to a high of 1.26. The Banks industry median PB Ratio is 1.12. NCBA Group's value of 1.10 is 1.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NCBA Group ranks #749 out of 1510 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, NCBA Group has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NCBA Group's PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, NCBA Group ranks #749 out of 1510 companies for PB Ratio. This puts NCBA Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.12. NCBA Group's value of 1.10 is 1.8% below this benchmark. Historically, NCBA Group's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.44 to 1.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.71 vs. the industry median of 1.12, NCBA Group 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 a Banks company?
The median PB Ratio among Banks companies is 1.12, based on 1,510 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. NCBA Group's current PB Ratio of 1.10 is 1.8% 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 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 NCBA Group and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NCBA Group's current PB Ratio is 1.10, which is 55% above median its own 10-year median of 0.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NCBA Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NCBA Group (NAI:NCBA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES54.75, compared to a current price of KES89.25 — trading 63% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.10, which is 55% above median its 10-year median of 0.71 and 1.8% below the Banks industry median of 1.12. NCBA Group's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 1 warning sign 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 NCBA Group (NAI:NCBA), the current PB Ratio is 1.10 as of Jul. 22, 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 NCBA Group (NAI:NCBA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NCBA Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of KES89.25 is trading 63% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES54.75.
GuruFocus considers NCBA Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NAI:NCBA:
PB Ratio: 1.10 (55% above median its 10-year median of 0.71)
GF Value™: KES54.75 vs. price of KES89.25 (63% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1.8% below the Banks median (#749 of 1510)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NAI:NCBA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
NCBA Group PLC and its subsidiaries provide retail, corporate, and digital banking, brokerage, bancassurance, insurance, and investment banking services. The Group's operating divisions are: Corporate and institutional banking, Retail banking (SME and Consumer banking), Treasury dealing, Digital Bank, Investment banking, and Insurance. Through these divisions, it caters to different segments of customers from medium and large corporates to high net worth and other retail individual clients, offering them various kinds of financial products and services, such as deposit accounts, loans, advisory, digital banking, and wealth management solutions, among others. The Group's geographical segments are: Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Ghana. The majority of its revenue is derived from Kenya.
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