Askari Bank (KAR:AKBL) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.03 (As of Sep. 08, 2026) — 199% Above Median

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KAR:AKBL Askari Bank Ltd KAR:AKBL
42 GF Score
Price ₨110.33
GF Value ₨52.45
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Askari Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Askari Bank KAR:AKBL +1.54% 42 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.03 as of Sep. 08, 2026, which is 199% above its 10-year median of 0.68. GuruFocus rates KAR:AKBL with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨52.45 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,274 Banks companies, Askari Bank ranks worse than 78.73% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-08), Askari Bank's current share price is ₨110.33. Askari Bank's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₨54.47. Askari Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.03.

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

KAR:AKBL' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.38   Med: 0.68   Max: 2.52
Current: 1.99

During the past years, Askari Bank's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.52. The lowest was 0.38. And the median was 0.68.

KAR:AKBL's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
78.73% of 1274 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.29 vs KAR:AKBL: 1.99

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.

Askari Bank's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₨104.673. 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 ₨54.47 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Askari Bank  (KAR:AKBL) 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.


Askari Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Askari Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Askari Bank'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.

Askari Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Askari Bank Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Askari Bank Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 1.09 1.77 2.03 1.57 2.02

Askari Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Askari Bank'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.


Askari Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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


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Askari Bank 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.

Askari Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=110.33/54.47
=2.03

* 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.

Askari Bank's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Askari Bank's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=104.673/333.9520*333.9520
=104.673

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Askari Bank Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 22.227 241.428 30.745
201612 22.642 241.432 31.319
201703 22.479 243.801 30.791
201706 23.171 244.955 31.589
201709 22.974 246.819 31.084
201712 22.425 246.524 30.378
201803 22.786 249.554 30.492
201806 23.272 251.989 30.842
201809 23.598 252.439 31.218
201812 23.154 251.233 30.778
201903 23.835 254.202 31.313
201906 24.487 256.143 31.925
201909 26.171 256.759 34.039
201912 29.214 256.974 37.965
202003 32.069 258.115 41.491
202006 35.100 257.797 45.469
202009 35.234 260.280 45.207
202012 37.729 260.474 48.372
202103 35.682 264.877 44.987
202106 37.521 271.696 46.119
202109 38.632 274.310 47.032
202112 38.668 278.802 46.317
202203 40.335 287.504 46.851
202206 44.950 296.311 50.660
202209 46.457 296.808 52.271
202212 50.599 296.797 56.933
202303 49.628 301.836 54.909
202306 53.115 305.109 58.136
202309 58.592 307.789 63.572
202312 67.149 306.746 73.105
202403 64.036 312.332 68.469
202406 69.242 314.175 73.601
202409 79.957 315.301 84.687
202412 84.138 315.605 89.029
202503 84.884 319.799 88.641
202506 94.208 322.561 97.535
202509 97.879 324.800 100.637
202512 104.959 324.054 108.165
202603 96.428 330.213 97.520
202606 104.673 333.952 104.673

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 2.03 mean?
Askari Bank (KAR:AKBL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.03 as of Sep. 08, 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 Askari Bank and its competitors. This is 199% above median its historical median of 0.68. Over the past decade, Askari Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.38 to 2.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Askari Bank ranks #1003 out of 1274 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 78.7%.
Is Askari Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Askari Bank's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.03 is 199% above median its 10-year median of 0.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.38 to a high of 2.52. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.29. Askari Bank's value of 2.03 is 57.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Askari Bank ranks #1003 out of 1274 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Askari Bank has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Askari Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Askari Bank ranks #1003 out of 1274 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Askari Bank in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.29. Askari Bank's value of 2.03 is 57.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Askari Bank's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.38 to 2.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.68 vs. the industry median of 1.29, Askari 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Banks company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Banks companies is 1.29, based on 1,274 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. Askari Bank's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.03 is 57.4% 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 Askari Bank and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Askari Bank's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.03, which is 199% above median its own 10-year median of 0.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Askari Bank stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Askari Bank (KAR:AKBL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨52.45, compared to a current price of ₨110.33 — trading 110.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.03, which is 199% above median its 10-year median of 0.68 and 57.4% above the Banks industry median of 1.29. Askari Bank's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 2 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 Askari Bank (KAR:AKBL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.03 as of Sep. 08, 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 Askari Bank (KAR:AKBL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Askari Bank stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₨110.33 is trading 110.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨52.45. GuruFocus considers Askari Bank to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:AKBL:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.03 (199% above median its 10-year median of 0.68)
  • GF Value™: ₨52.45 vs. price of ₨110.33 (110.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 42/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 57.4% above the Banks median (#1003 of 1274)

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


Askari Bank Business Description

Address AWT Plaza, The Mall, P.O. Box No. 1084, Rawalpindi, PB, PAK, 46000
Askari Bank Ltd operates as a bank in Pakistan. The bank operates its business through segments namely Branch banking; Corporate banking; Treasury; Consumer banking; Islamic banking; Foreign operations; and Others. The bank generates maximum revenue from the Branch banking segment. The Branch banking segment consists of loans, deposits, and other banking services including branchless banking services to small enterprises, medium enterprises, agriculture, and individual customers. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Pakistan.
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