MCB Bank (KAR:MCB) Book Value per Share: ₨266.55 (As of Mar. 2026)

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KAR:MCB MCB Bank Ltd KAR:MCB
64 GF Score
Price ₨402.02
GF Value ₨233.47
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is MCB Bank Book Value per Share?

MCB Bank KAR:MCB +0.10% 64 Book Value per Share is ₨266.55 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KAR:MCB with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨233.47 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

MCB Bank's book value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨266.55.

During the past 12 months, MCB Bank's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.50% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 20.20% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 13.60% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.90% 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 book value growth rate using book value per share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of MCB Bank was 20.20% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 8.00% per year.

MCB Bank's current price is ₨402.02. Its book value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨266.55. Hence, today's PB Ratio of MCB Bank is 1.51.

During the past 13 years, the highest P/B Ratio of MCB Bank was 1.93. The lowest was 0.65. And the median was 1.17.

Warning Sign:

MCB Bank Ltd stock PB Ratio (=1.51) is close to 5-year high of 1.6.


MCB Bank  (KAR:MCB) Book Value per Share Explanation

Usually a company's book value and Tangible Book per Share may not reflect its true value. The assets may be carried on the balance sheets at the original cost minus depreciation. This may underestimate the true economic values of the assets. It also may over-estimate their true economic value because the assets can become obsolete.

For financial companies such as banks and insurance companies, their assets may be reported in current market value of the assets owned. Book values of financial companies are more accurate indicator of the economic value of the company.


MCB Bank Book Value per Share Related Terms


MCB Bank Book Value per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MCB Bank's Book Value per Share 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.

MCB Bank Book Value per Share Chart

MCB Bank Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Book Value per Share
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MCB Bank Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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MCB Bank Book Value per Share Competitor Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, MCB Bank'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.


MCB Bank PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, MCB Bank's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where MCB Bank's PB Ratio falls into.


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MCB Bank Book Value per Share Calculation

MCB Bank's Book Value Per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(336,410-0)/1,185
=283.88

MCB Bank's Book Value Per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(315,876-0)/1,185
=266.55

* 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.

Theoretically it is what the shareholders will receive if the company is liquidated. Total Stockholders Equity is a balance sheet item and equal to Total Assets less Total Liabilities of the company.

Book value may include intangible items which may come from the company's past acquisitions. Book value less intangibles is called Tangible Book.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Book Value per Share →
What does a Book Value per Share of ₨266.55 mean?
MCB Bank (KAR:MCB) has a Book Value per Share of ₨266.55 as of Mar. 2026. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on MCB Bank and its competitors.
Is MCB Bank's Book Value per Share too high?
MCB Bank's current Book Value per Share is ₨266.55. Overall, MCB Bank has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MCB Bank's Book Value per Share compare to competitors?
MCB Bank's Book Value per Share of ₨266.55 can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Book Value per Share for a Banks company?
A good Book Value per Share depends on the Banks industry context. However, Book Value per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Book Value per Share mean?
A high Book Value per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on MCB Bank and its competitors. MCB Bank's current Book Value per Share is ₨266.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MCB Bank stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MCB Bank (KAR:MCB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨233.47, compared to a current price of ₨402.02 — trading 72.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Book Value per Share is ₨266.55. MCB Bank's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Book Value per Share calculated?
Book Value per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MCB Bank (KAR:MCB), the current Book Value per Share is ₨266.55 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 MCB Bank (KAR:MCB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MCB Bank stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₨402.02 is trading 72.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨233.47. GuruFocus considers MCB Bank to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:MCB:

  • Book Value per Share: ₨266.55
  • GF Value™: ₨233.47 vs. price of ₨402.02 (72.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 8 warning signs

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


MCB Bank Business Description

Address 15-Main Gulberg, Jail Road, MCB House, Gulburg, Lahore, PB, PAK
MCB Bank Ltd is a commercial banking company operating in Pakistan. The bank provides services through its segments such as Retail Banking, Corporate Banking, Treasury, International banking and others. The majority of the bank's revenues are generated from the Retail banking segment, which includes retail lending and deposits, banking services, cards, and branchless banking. Retail banking offers services such as retail and private lending & deposits and other banking services offered to individual customers and small and medium-term companies. MCB Bank derives majority of its business from its domestic operations. It also has branches across South Asia and the Middle East.
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