Polar Capital Holdings (CHIX:POLRL) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 5.87 (As of Jul. 15, 2026) — 12% Above Median

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CHIX:POLRL Polar Capital Holdings PLC CHIX:POLRL
69 GF Score
Price £9.16
GF Value £6.94
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Polar Capital Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Polar Capital Holdings CHIX:POLRL +3.39% 69 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.87 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 5.24. GuruFocus rates CHIX:POLRL with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of £6.94 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,000 Asset Management companies, Polar Capital Holdings ranks worse than 94.3% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-15), Polar Capital Holdings's current share price is £9.16. Polar Capital Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was £1.56. Polar Capital Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 5.87.

The historical rank and industry rank for Polar Capital Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

CHIX:POLRl' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.48   Med: 5.24   Max: 9.5
Current: 5.87

During the past 13 years, Polar Capital Holdings's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 9.50. The lowest was 2.48. And the median was 5.24.

CHIX:POLRl's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
94.3% of 1000 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.85 vs CHIX:POLRl: 5.87

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Polar Capital Holdings's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was £1.583. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is £1.56 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar26.

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Polar Capital Holdings  (CHIX:POLRl) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Polar Capital Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Polar Capital Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Polar Capital Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted 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.

Polar Capital Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Polar Capital Holdings Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Polar Capital Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.27 0.00 2.91 0.00 3.91

CHIX:POLRL vs BLK, BX, KKR: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Polar Capital Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted 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.


Polar Capital Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Polar Capital Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Polar Capital Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Polar Capital Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Polar Capital Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=9.16/1.56
=5.87

* 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.

Polar Capital Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 is calculated as:

For example, Polar Capital Holdings's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar26 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar26)
=1.583/140.8000*140.8000
=1.583

Current CPI (Mar26) = 140.8000.

Polar Capital Holdings Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201703 0.774 102.700 1.061
201803 0.939 105.100 1.258
201903 1.159 107.000 1.525
202003 1.200 108.600 1.556
202103 1.534 109.700 1.969
202203 1.631 116.500 1.971
202303 1.505 126.800 1.671
202403 1.437 131.600 1.537
202503 1.408 136.100 1.457
202603 1.583 140.800 1.583

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.87 mean?
Polar Capital Holdings (CHIX:POLRL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.87 as of Jul. 15, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Polar Capital Holdings and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 5.24. Over the past decade, Polar Capital Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.48 to 9.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Polar Capital Holdings ranks #943 out of 1000 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 94.3%.
Is Polar Capital Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Polar Capital Holdings' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.87 is 12% above median its 10-year median of 5.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.48 to a high of 9.50. The Asset Management industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.85. Polar Capital Holdings' value of 5.87 is 590.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Polar Capital Holdings ranks #943 out of 1000 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Polar Capital Holdings has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Polar Capital Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Polar Capital Holdings ranks #943 out of 1000 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Polar Capital Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.85. Polar Capital Holdings' value of 5.87 is 590.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Polar Capital Holdings' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.48 to 9.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.24 vs. the industry median of 0.85, Polar Capital Holdings 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for an Asset Management company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Asset Management companies is 0.85, based on 1,000 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Polar Capital Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.87 is 590.6% 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Polar Capital Holdings and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Polar Capital Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.87, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 5.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Polar Capital Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Polar Capital Holdings (CHIX:POLRL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £6.94, compared to a current price of £9.16 — trading 32% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.87, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 5.24 and 590.6% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.85. Polar Capital Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Polar Capital Holdings (CHIX:POLRL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.87 as of Jul. 15, 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 Polar Capital Holdings (CHIX:POLRL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Polar Capital Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £9.16 is trading 32% above its estimated GF Value™ of £6.94. GuruFocus considers Polar Capital Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:POLRL:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 5.87 (12% above median its 10-year median of 5.24)
  • GF Value™: £6.94 vs. price of £9.16 (32% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 590.6% above the Asset Management median (#943 of 1000)

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


Polar Capital Holdings Business Description

Address 16 Palace Street, London, GBR, SW1E 5JD
Polar Capital Holdings PLC is a specialist investment management company. It offers professional and institutional investors a range of geographical and sector funds. The company has long-only and absolute return funds in its product range. The company offers fundamental funds that are diversified by asset class, geography, sector, and structure. The company has one operating segment, which is investment management. It operates in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Cayman Islands, Rest of Europe, United States of America, and Rest of the world. The group's revenue-generating operations are in London and Zurich.
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