JS Bank (KAR:JSBL) 3-Year Book Growth Rate: 23.70% (As of Mar. 2026) — 160% Above Median

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KAR:JSBL JS Bank Ltd KAR:JSBL
71 GF Score
Price ₨13.09
GF Value ₨12.63
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is JS Bank 3-Year Book Growth Rate?

JS Bank KAR:JSBL -2.89% 71 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 23.70% as of Mar. 2026, which is 160% above its 10-year median of 9.10. GuruFocus rates KAR:JSBL with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨12.63 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,492 Banks companies, JS Bank ranks better than 92.49% on this metric.

JS Bank's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨32.44.

During the past 12 months, JS Bank's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 5.30% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 23.70% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 16.30% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 9.30% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.

During the past 11 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value per Share Growth Rate of JS Bank was 23.70% per year. The lowest was -1.80% per year. And the median was 9.10% per year.


JS Bank  (KAR:JSBL) 3-Year Book Growth Rate Explanation

Book Value per Share is the ratio of equity available to common shareholders divided by the shares outstanding. Book value per share effectively indicates a firm's net asset value on a per-share basis. It can be used by investors to gauge whether a stock price is undervalued by comparing it to the firm's market value per share. Theoretically, it is what the shareholders will receive if the company is liquidated.


JS Bank 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms


KAR:JSBL vs PNC, USB: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, JS Bank's 3-Year Book Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Book Growth Rate 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.


JS Bank 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, JS Bank's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where JS Bank's 3-Year Book Growth Rate falls into.


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JS Bank 3-Year Book Growth Rate Calculation

This is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.

Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.

What does a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 23.70% mean?
JS Bank (KAR:JSBL) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 23.70% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for JS Bank and its competitors. This is 160% above median its historical median of 9.10. According to the industry distribution chart, JS Bank ranks #112 out of 1492 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 7.5%.
Is JS Bank's 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
JS Bank's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 23.70% is 160% above median its 10-year median of 9.10. The Banks industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 8.80. JS Bank's value of 23.70% is 169.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, JS Bank ranks #112 out of 1492 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, JS Bank has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JS Bank's 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to PNC and USB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, JS Bank ranks #112 out of 1492 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This places JS Bank in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 8.80. JS Bank's value of 23.70% is 169.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.10 vs. the industry median of 8.80, JS Bank 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 3-Year Book Growth Rate for a Banks company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Banks companies is 8.80, based on 1,492 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Book Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Book Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. JS Bank's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 23.70% is 169.3% 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 3-Year Book Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Book Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for JS Bank and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 8.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. JS Bank's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 23.70%, which is 160% above median its own 10-year median of 9.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JS Bank stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JS Bank (KAR:JSBL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨12.63, compared to a current price of ₨13.09 — trading 3.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 23.70%, which is 160% above median its 10-year median of 9.10 and 169.3% above the Banks industry median of 8.80. JS Bank's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Book Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Book Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For JS Bank (KAR:JSBL), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 23.70% as of Mar. 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 JS Bank (KAR:JSBL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JS Bank stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₨13.09 is trading 3.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨12.63. GuruFocus considers JS Bank to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:JSBL:

  • 3-Year Book Growth Rate: 23.70% (160% above median its 10-year median of 9.10)
  • GF Value™: ₨12.63 vs. price of ₨13.09 (3.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 169.3% above the Banks median (#112 of 1492)

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


JS Bank Business Description

Address Dr. Ziauddin Ahmed Road, Shaheen Commercial Complex, P.O. Box 4847, Karachi, PAK, 74200
JS Bank Ltd is involved in providing financial services. The company operates in various business segments: Retail Banking; Corporate /Commercial Banking; Treasury; Investment, International, and Institutional; Banking; Zindigi; and Others. It derives maximum revenue from Retail Banking segment. Retail banking includes branch banking, small and medium enterprises, direct sales, private banking, product management, branch distribution network and tele sales. Geographically, the company operates in Bahrain and Pakistan. Its products include: Cash Settled Futures (CSF), Government Debt Securities-Primary Market Auction; Equity; Fixed Income-Secondary Market Trading; RDA - Roshan Equity Investment (REI); Derivatives; Exchange Traded Funds; Margin Trading System (MTS); and Sahulat Account.
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