Nuveen Variable RateNPFD.NValuation Analysis
Based on the blended 10-year P/E and P/B percentiles, the stock currently sits in the “Richly Valued” zone.
As of Oct 16, 2026, Nuveen Variable Rate (NPFD.N) trades at a P/E of 13.80x, P/B of 0.89x, P/S of 8.52x, and a dividend yield of 9.06%.
Longitudinal percentile comparison: P/E sits at the 98th percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 98th percentile over 3Y); P/B sits at the 42nd percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 18th percentile over 3Y); P/S sits at the 1st percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 1st percentile over 3Y).
Cross-sectional valuation: its P/E ranks at the 60th percentile within its industry and the 34th percentile across the broader market.
Shareholder return highlight: Total Shareholder Yield is 9.06%, ranking at the 60th percentile over the trailing 20Y window.
The P/E and P/B percentiles diverge here, differing by 56.3 points — relying on either metric alone could be misleading. Relative to the broader market, its P/E shows a deeper discount than it does against industry peers. Shareholder returns here are driven almost entirely by cash dividends, with minimal contribution from buybacks. Nuveen Variable Rate operates in the other sector. Data refreshes weekly and is for reference only, not investment advice.
Also listed as: NYSE: NPFD · NPFD
Want the full picture on whether Nuveen Variable Rate (NPFD.N) is under- or over-valued? See the full 3Y / 5Y / 10Y / 20Y P/E, P/B, P/S, Dividend Yield & Total Shareholder Yield percentile matrix and the interactive ECharts trend chart on this page.
Historical Percentiles by Metric
| Metric | Current | Market Percentile | Industry Percentile | 3Y Pctl | 5Y Pctl | 10Y Pctl | 20Y Pctl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E (TTM) | 13.80 | ||||||
| P/B (MRQ) | 0.89 | ||||||
| P/S (TTM) | 8.52 | ||||||
| Dividend Yield | 9.06% | ||||||
| Buyback + Div Yield | 9.06% |