Cherat Cement Co (KAR:CHCC) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.17 (As of Aug. 04, 2026) — 42% Above Median

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KAR:CHCC Cherat Cement Co Ltd KAR:CHCC
89 GF Score
Price ₨329.18
GF Value ₨250.38
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Cherat Cement Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Cherat Cement Co KAR:CHCC +3.96% 89 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.17 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 42% above its 10-year median of 2.24. GuruFocus rates KAR:CHCC with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨250.38 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 314 Building Materials companies, Cherat Cement Co ranks worse than 82.48% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-04), Cherat Cement Co's current share price is ₨329.18. Cherat Cement Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨103.75. Cherat Cement Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.17.

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

KAR:CHCC' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.32   Med: 2.24   Max: 4.03
Current: 2.85

During the past years, Cherat Cement Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.03. The lowest was 1.32. And the median was 2.24.

KAR:CHCC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
82.48% of 314 companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 0.97 vs KAR:CHCC: 2.85

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.

Cherat Cement Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨193.231. 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 ₨103.75 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Cherat Cement Co  (KAR:CHCC) 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.


Cherat Cement Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Cherat Cement Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cherat Cement 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.

Cherat Cement Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Cherat Cement Co Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Cherat Cement 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 2.84 3.16 3.86 3.38 2.35

KAR:CHCC vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Cherat Cement 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.


Cherat Cement Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Cherat Cement Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Cherat Cement 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.

Cherat Cement Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=329.18/103.75
=3.17

* 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.

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

For example, Cherat Cement 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)
=193.231/330.2130*330.2130
=193.231

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Cherat Cement Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 47.043 241.018 64.452
201609 49.597 241.428 67.836
201612 50.226 241.432 68.695
201703 51.641 243.801 69.944
201706 53.844 244.955 72.585
201709 53.338 246.819 71.360
201712 57.247 246.524 76.681
201803 58.308 249.554 77.154
201806 57.509 251.989 75.361
201809 60.099 252.439 78.615
201812 59.788 251.233 78.584
201903 65.659 254.202 85.292
201906 60.507 256.143 78.004
201909 58.543 256.759 75.291
201912 57.530 256.974 73.926
202003 53.646 258.115 68.631
202006 51.744 257.797 66.279
202009 54.344 260.280 68.945
202012 59.517 260.474 75.452
202103 63.574 264.877 79.256
202106 69.943 271.696 85.007
202109 75.745 274.310 91.181
202112 79.946 278.802 94.688
202203 85.547 287.504 98.255
202206 89.124 296.311 99.321
202209 96.628 296.808 107.503
202212 101.668 296.797 113.115
202303 107.985 301.836 118.137
202306 107.460 305.109 116.302
202309 115.139 307.789 123.527
202312 122.261 306.746 131.614
202403 127.292 312.332 134.579
202406 131.465 314.175 138.176
202409 145.852 315.301 152.750
202412 154.287 315.605 161.428
202503 160.859 319.799 166.097
202506 171.429 322.561 175.496
202509 182.224 324.800 185.261
202512 188.380 324.054 191.960
202603 193.231 330.213 193.231

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 3.17 mean?
Cherat Cement Co (KAR:CHCC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.17 as of Aug. 04, 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 Cherat Cement Co and its competitors. This is 42% above median its historical median of 2.24. Over the past decade, Cherat Cement Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.32 to 4.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Cherat Cement Co ranks #259 out of 314 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 82.5%.
Is Cherat Cement Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Cherat Cement Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.17 is 42% above median its 10-year median of 2.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.32 to a high of 4.03. The Building Materials industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.97. Cherat Cement Co's value of 3.17 is 226.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cherat Cement Co ranks #259 out of 314 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Cherat Cement Co has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cherat Cement Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Cherat Cement Co ranks #259 out of 314 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Cherat Cement Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.97. Cherat Cement Co's value of 3.17 is 226.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Cherat Cement Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.32 to 4.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.24 vs. the industry median of 0.97, Cherat Cement Co 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 Building Materials company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Building Materials companies is 0.97, based on 314 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. Cherat Cement Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.17 is 226.8% 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 Cherat Cement Co and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cherat Cement Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.17, which is 42% above median its own 10-year median of 2.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cherat Cement Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cherat Cement Co (KAR:CHCC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨250.38, compared to a current price of ₨329.18 — trading 31.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.17, which is 42% above median its 10-year median of 2.24 and 226.8% above the Building Materials industry median of 0.97. Cherat Cement Co's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Cherat Cement Co (KAR:CHCC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.17 as of Aug. 04, 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 Cherat Cement Co (KAR:CHCC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cherat Cement Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₨329.18 is trading 31.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨250.38. GuruFocus considers Cherat Cement Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:CHCC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.17 (42% above median its 10-year median of 2.24)
  • GF Value™: ₨250.38 vs. price of ₨329.18 (31.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 226.8% above the Building Materials median (#259 of 314)

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


Cherat Cement Co Business Description

Address Beaumont Road, Modern Motors House, Karachi, SD, PAK, 75530
Cherat Cement Co Ltd is a Ghulam Faruque Group (GFG) Company. Its main business activity is the manufacturing, marketing, and sale of cement. The main product is ordinary Portland Cement, branded as Cherat, with the introduction of composite Cement named Cherat Khyber. The manufacturing plant is located in Village Lakrai, District Nowshera, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The product is actively exported to the Afghanistan market.
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