Adamjee Insurance Co (KAR:AICL) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.97 (As of Aug. 24, 2026) — 76% Above Median

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KAR:AICL Adamjee Insurance Co Ltd KAR:AICL
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Price ₨86.25
GF Value ₨62.99
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What is Adamjee Insurance Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Adamjee Insurance Co KAR:AICL -0.40% 70 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.97 as of Aug. 24, 2026, which is 76% above its 10-year median of 0.55. GuruFocus rates KAR:AICL with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨62.99 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 413 Insurance companies, Adamjee Insurance Co ranks better than 69.73% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-24), Adamjee Insurance Co's current share price is ₨86.25. Adamjee Insurance Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨88.67. Adamjee Insurance Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.97.

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

KAR:AICL' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.34   Med: 0.55   Max: 1.42
Current: 0.97

During the past years, Adamjee Insurance Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.42. The lowest was 0.34. And the median was 0.55.

KAR:AICL's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
69.73% of 413 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 1.38 vs KAR:AICL: 0.97

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.

Adamjee Insurance Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨143.182. 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 ₨88.67 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Adamjee Insurance Co  (KAR:AICL) 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.


Adamjee Insurance Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Adamjee Insurance Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Adamjee Insurance Co'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.

Adamjee Insurance Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Adamjee Insurance Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.71 0.44 0.51 0.66 0.95

Adamjee Insurance Co 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 0.60 0.62 0.86 0.95 0.72

KAR:AICL vs CB, PGR, TRV: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Insurance - Property & Casualty subindustry, Adamjee Insurance Co'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.


Adamjee Insurance Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Insurance Industry

For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Adamjee Insurance Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Adamjee Insurance Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Adamjee Insurance Co 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.

Adamjee Insurance Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=86.25/88.67
=0.97

* 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.

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

For example, Adamjee Insurance Co'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)
=143.182/330.2130*330.2130
=143.182

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Adamjee Insurance Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 46.449 241.018 63.639
201609 48.907 241.428 66.893
201612 63.194 241.432 86.432
201703 49.679 243.801 67.287
201706 48.388 244.955 65.230
201709 48.554 246.819 64.959
201712 58.457 246.524 78.302
201803 65.798 249.554 87.065
201806 55.166 251.989 72.291
201809 54.656 252.439 71.495
201812 56.579 251.233 74.366
201903 58.837 254.202 76.430
201906 54.532 256.143 70.301
201909 53.599 256.759 68.933
201912 61.895 256.974 79.535
202003 54.292 258.115 69.457
202006 57.553 257.797 73.720
202009 60.226 260.280 76.408
202012 64.679 260.474 81.996
202103 66.816 264.877 83.297
202106 66.225 271.696 80.488
202109 65.409 274.310 78.739
202112 73.202 278.802 86.700
202203 75.778 287.504 87.035
202206 72.464 296.311 80.755
202209 72.952 296.808 81.163
202212 72.105 296.797 80.223
202303 78.160 301.836 85.508
202306 78.251 305.109 84.689
202309 81.580 307.789 87.524
202312 89.463 306.746 96.307
202403 95.441 312.332 100.905
202406 102.899 314.175 108.152
202409 106.583 315.301 111.624
202412 120.083 315.605 125.641
202503 124.112 319.799 128.154
202506 129.999 322.561 133.083
202509 138.537 324.800 140.846
202512 145.201 324.054 147.961
202603 143.182 330.213 143.182

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 0.97 mean?
Adamjee Insurance Co (KAR:AICL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.97 as of Aug. 24, 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 Adamjee Insurance Co and its competitors. This is 76% above median its historical median of 0.55. Over the past decade, Adamjee Insurance Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.34 to 1.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Adamjee Insurance Co ranks #125 out of 413 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 30.3%.
Is Adamjee Insurance Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Adamjee Insurance Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.97 is 76% above median its 10-year median of 0.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.34 to a high of 1.42. The Insurance industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.38. Adamjee Insurance Co's value of 0.97 is 29.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Adamjee Insurance Co ranks #125 out of 413 companies in the Insurance industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Adamjee Insurance Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Adamjee Insurance Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CB and PGR?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Adamjee Insurance Co ranks #125 out of 413 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Adamjee Insurance Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.38. Adamjee Insurance Co's value of 0.97 is 29.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Adamjee Insurance Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.34 to 1.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.55 vs. the industry median of 1.38, Adamjee Insurance Co has consistently been below 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 Insurance company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Insurance companies is 1.38, based on 413 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. Adamjee Insurance Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.97 is 29.7% below 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 Adamjee Insurance Co and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Adamjee Insurance Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.97, which is 76% above median its own 10-year median of 0.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Adamjee Insurance Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Adamjee Insurance Co (KAR:AICL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨62.99, compared to a current price of ₨86.25 — trading 36.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.97, which is 76% above median its 10-year median of 0.55 and 29.7% below the Insurance industry median of 1.38. Adamjee Insurance Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 3 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 Adamjee Insurance Co (KAR:AICL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.97 as of Aug. 24, 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 Adamjee Insurance Co (KAR:AICL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Adamjee Insurance Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₨86.25 is trading 36.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨62.99. GuruFocus considers Adamjee Insurance Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:AICL:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.97 (76% above median its 10-year median of 0.55)
  • GF Value™: ₨62.99 vs. price of ₨86.25 (36.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 29.7% below the Insurance median (#125 of 413)

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


Adamjee Insurance Co Business Description

Address Main Boulevard, Gulberg-III, 80/A, Block E-1, Adamjee House Building, Lahore, PAK, 54000
Adamjee Insurance Co Ltd is an insurance company engaged in providing insurance to various categories of businesses, such as Fire and Property, Marine Aviation and Transport, Motor, Accident and Health, and Miscellaneous Insurance. Some of the company's high-risk-value projects include the risk-coverage provision to Petrochemical Factories and Industrial Risk projects. It has five primary business segments for reporting purposes, namely Fire & property, marine aviation & transport, motor, accident & health, and miscellaneous. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Motor segment.
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