Habib Metropolitan Bank (KAR:HMB) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.53 (As of Jul. 23, 2026) — 43% Above Median

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KAR:HMB Habib Metropolitan Bank Ltd KAR:HMB
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Price ₨113.45
GF Value ₨78.74
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Habib Metropolitan Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Habib Metropolitan Bank KAR:HMB -0.52% 61 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.53 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 43% above its 10-year median of 1.07. GuruFocus rates KAR:HMB with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨78.74 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,291 Banks companies, Habib Metropolitan Bank ranks worse than 64.83% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-23), Habib Metropolitan Bank's current share price is ₨113.45. Habib Metropolitan Bank's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨74.02. Habib Metropolitan Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.53.

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

KAR:HMB' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.56   Med: 1.07   Max: 1.79
Current: 1.55

During the past years, Habib Metropolitan Bank's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.79. The lowest was 0.56. And the median was 1.07.

KAR:HMB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
64.83% of 1291 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.26 vs KAR:HMB: 1.55

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.

Habib Metropolitan Bank's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨116.742. 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 ₨74.02 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Habib Metropolitan Bank  (KAR:HMB) 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.


Habib Metropolitan Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Habib Metropolitan Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Habib Metropolitan 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.

Habib Metropolitan Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Habib Metropolitan Bank 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 1.00 0.71 1.02 1.40 1.57

Habib Metropolitan Bank 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 1.39 1.48 1.68 1.57 1.42

Habib Metropolitan Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Habib Metropolitan 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.


Habib Metropolitan Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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


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Habib Metropolitan 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=113.45/74.02
=1.53

* 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.

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

For example, Habib Metropolitan Bank'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)
=116.742/330.2130*330.2130
=116.742

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Habib Metropolitan Bank Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 36.322 241.018 49.764
201609 37.021 241.428 50.635
201612 37.924 241.432 51.870
201703 36.184 243.801 49.009
201706 36.973 244.955 49.842
201709 37.051 246.819 49.570
201712 38.864 246.524 52.057
201803 36.184 249.554 47.879
201806 36.925 251.989 48.387
201809 37.079 252.439 48.503
201812 35.538 251.233 46.710
201903 35.523 254.202 46.145
201906 36.077 256.143 46.510
201909 39.271 256.759 50.506
201912 42.503 256.974 54.617
202003 48.013 258.115 61.424
202006 55.274 257.797 70.801
202009 55.450 260.280 70.349
202012 55.351 260.474 70.171
202103 54.340 264.877 67.744
202106 57.898 271.696 70.368
202109 58.199 274.310 70.060
202112 60.497 278.802 71.653
202203 60.415 287.504 69.390
202206 67.411 296.311 75.124
202209 69.993 296.808 77.871
202212 71.617 296.797 79.680
202303 70.413 301.836 77.033
202306 77.756 305.109 84.154
202309 81.514 307.789 87.453
202312 89.705 306.746 96.568
202403 89.795 312.332 94.936
202406 95.825 314.175 100.717
202409 106.695 315.301 111.741
202412 110.752 315.605 115.878
202503 110.626 319.799 114.228
202506 115.781 322.561 118.528
202509 118.719 324.800 120.698
202512 122.992 324.054 125.330
202603 116.742 330.213 116.742

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 1.53 mean?
Habib Metropolitan Bank (KAR:HMB) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.53 as of Jul. 23, 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 Habib Metropolitan Bank and its competitors. This is 43% above median its historical median of 1.07. Over the past decade, Habib Metropolitan Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.56 to 1.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Habib Metropolitan Bank ranks #837 out of 1291 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 64.8%.
Is Habib Metropolitan Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Habib Metropolitan Bank's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.53 is 43% above median its 10-year median of 1.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.56 to a high of 1.79. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. Habib Metropolitan Bank's value of 1.53 is 21.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Habib Metropolitan Bank ranks #837 out of 1291 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Habib Metropolitan Bank has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Habib Metropolitan Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Habib Metropolitan Bank ranks #837 out of 1291 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Habib Metropolitan Bank in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. Habib Metropolitan Bank's value of 1.53 is 21.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Habib Metropolitan Bank's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.56 to 1.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.07 vs. the industry median of 1.26, Habib Metropolitan 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 1.26, based on 1,291 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. Habib Metropolitan Bank's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.53 is 21.4% 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 Habib Metropolitan Bank and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Habib Metropolitan Bank's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.53, which is 43% above median its own 10-year median of 1.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Habib Metropolitan Bank stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Habib Metropolitan Bank (KAR:HMB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨78.74, compared to a current price of ₨113.45 — trading 44.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.53, which is 43% above median its 10-year median of 1.07 and 21.4% above the Banks industry median of 1.26. Habib Metropolitan Bank's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Habib Metropolitan Bank (KAR:HMB), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.53 as of Jul. 23, 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 Habib Metropolitan Bank (KAR:HMB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Habib Metropolitan Bank stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₨113.45 is trading 44.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨78.74. GuruFocus considers Habib Metropolitan Bank to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:HMB:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.53 (43% above median its 10-year median of 1.07)
  • GF Value™: ₨78.74 vs. price of ₨113.45 (44.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 21.4% above the Banks median (#837 of 1291)

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


Habib Metropolitan Bank Business Description

Address I.I. Chundrigar Road, Ground Floor, HabibMetro Head Office, Karachi, SD, PAK, 74200
Habib Metropolitan Bank Ltd is a provider of commercial banking products and services to individual and corporate customers. The bank utilizes the medium of branch banking and electronic banking channels to render a hoard of products and services such as current and savings accounts, deposits, remittance, cash management services, E-salary accounts and web banking. Its operating segment includes Trade and Sales; Retail Banking and Commercial Banking, and Islamic Banking. The Bank conducts its operations in Pakistan including an offshore branch in Karachi Export Processing Zone.
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