Arif Habib (KAR:AHCL) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.75 (As of Jul. 22, 2026) — 154% Above Median

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KAR:AHCL Arif Habib Corp Ltd KAR:AHCL
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Price ₨15.00
GF Value ₨6.68
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Arif Habib Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Arif Habib KAR:AHCL +1.42% 60 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.75 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 154% above its 10-year median of 0.69. GuruFocus rates KAR:AHCL with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨6.68 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 284 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Arif Habib ranks worse than 65.14% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-22), Arif Habib's current share price is ₨15.00. Arif Habib's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨8.57. Arif Habib's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.75.

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

KAR:AHCL' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.38   Med: 0.69   Max: 2.27
Current: 1.74

During the past years, Arif Habib's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.27. The lowest was 0.38. And the median was 0.69.

KAR:AHCL's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
65.14% of 284 companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 1.115 vs KAR:AHCL: 1.74

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.

Arif Habib's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨13.153. 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 ₨8.57 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Arif Habib  (KAR:AHCL) 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.


Arif Habib Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Arif Habib Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Arif Habib'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.

Arif Habib Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Arif Habib Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.81 0.63 0.39 0.69 1.37

Arif Habib Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 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 1.43 1.37 1.87 1.95 1.49

Arif Habib Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Arif Habib'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.


Arif Habib Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Arif Habib's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Arif Habib's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Arif Habib 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.

Arif Habib's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=15.00/8.57
=1.75

* 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.

Arif Habib's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Arif Habib's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=13.153/330.2130*330.2130
=13.153

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Arif Habib Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 4.379 241.018 6.000
201609 4.575 241.428 6.257
201612 4.569 241.432 6.249
201703 4.658 243.801 6.309
201706 4.895 244.955 6.599
201709 5.036 246.819 6.738
201712 4.736 246.524 6.344
201803 4.889 249.554 6.469
201806 4.922 251.989 6.450
201809 4.799 252.439 6.278
201812 4.679 251.233 6.150
201903 4.698 254.202 6.103
201906 4.745 256.143 6.117
201909 5.104 256.759 6.564
201912 5.396 256.974 6.934
202003 5.244 258.115 6.709
202006 5.700 257.797 7.301
202009 6.311 260.280 8.007
202012 6.509 260.474 8.252
202103 6.812 264.877 8.492
202106 7.347 271.696 8.929
202109 7.508 274.310 9.038
202112 7.756 278.802 9.186
202203 7.948 287.504 9.129
202206 7.846 296.311 8.744
202209 8.347 296.808 9.286
202212 8.057 296.797 8.964
202303 7.914 301.836 8.658
202306 8.354 305.109 9.041
202309 8.988 307.789 9.643
202312 9.628 306.746 10.365
202403 9.816 312.332 10.378
202406 10.542 314.175 11.080
202409 11.234 315.301 11.765
202412 10.911 315.605 11.416
202503 11.271 319.799 11.638
202506 11.955 322.561 12.239
202509 12.955 324.800 13.171
202512 12.460 324.054 12.697
202603 13.153 330.213 13.153

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 1.75 mean?
Arif Habib (KAR:AHCL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.75 as of Jul. 22, 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 Arif Habib and its competitors. This is 154% above median its historical median of 0.69. Over the past decade, Arif Habib's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.38 to 2.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Arif Habib ranks #185 out of 284 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 65.1%.
Is Arif Habib's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Arif Habib's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.75 is 154% above median its 10-year median of 0.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.38 to a high of 2.27. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.12. Arif Habib's value of 1.75 is 57% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arif Habib ranks #185 out of 284 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Arif Habib has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arif Habib's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Arif Habib ranks #185 out of 284 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Arif Habib in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.12. Arif Habib's value of 1.75 is 57% above this benchmark. Historically, Arif Habib's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.38 to 2.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.69 vs. the industry median of 1.12, Arif Habib 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 Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 1.12, based on 284 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. Arif Habib's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.75 is 57% 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 Arif Habib and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arif Habib's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.75, which is 154% above median its own 10-year median of 0.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arif Habib stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arif Habib (KAR:AHCL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨6.68, compared to a current price of ₨15.00 — trading 124.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.75, which is 154% above median its 10-year median of 0.69 and 57% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 1.12. Arif Habib's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 4 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 Arif Habib (KAR:AHCL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.75 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 Arif Habib (KAR:AHCL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arif Habib stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₨15.00 is trading 124.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨6.68. GuruFocus considers Arif Habib to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:AHCL:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.75 (154% above median its 10-year median of 0.69)
  • GF Value™: ₨6.68 vs. price of ₨15.00 (124.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 57% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#185 of 284)

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


Arif Habib Business Description

Address 23 M.T. Khan Road, Arif Habib Centre, 2nd Floor, Karachi, SD, PAK, 74000
Arif Habib Corp Ltd generates and sells electricity in Pakistan. It is also engaged in providing equity and debt brokerage, as well as corporate finance services to institutional, corporate, high-net-worth, and retail clients. Its segments are Capital market operations; Brokerage; Energy Development, and Others. The firm generates the majority of revenue from the Energy segment. The Energy segment is engaged in energy development. The brokerage segment is engaged in brokerage, underwriting, corporate consultancy, research, and corporate finance services. Capital market operations segment is engaged in trading of equity securities and maintaining strategic and trading portfolios. Others include assets of RCPL.
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