Hub Power Co (KAR:HUBC) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.31 (As of Aug. 17, 2026) — 10% Above Median

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KAR:HUBC Hub Power Co Ltd KAR:HUBC
61 GF Score
Price ₨212.96
GF Value ₨76.31
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Hub Power Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Hub Power Co KAR:HUBC -0.19% 61 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.31 as of Aug. 17, 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 2.10. GuruFocus rates KAR:HUBC with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨76.31 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 272 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Hub Power Co ranks worse than 77.57% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-17), Hub Power Co's current share price is ₨212.96. Hub Power Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨92.19. Hub Power Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.31.

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

KAR:HUBC' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.18   Med: 2.1   Max: 3.4
Current: 2.31

During the past years, Hub Power Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.40. The lowest was 1.18. And the median was 2.10.

KAR:HUBC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
77.57% of 272 companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 1.095 vs KAR:HUBC: 2.31

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.

Hub Power Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨174.446. 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 ₨92.19 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Hub Power Co  (KAR:HUBC) 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.


Hub Power Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Hub Power Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hub Power 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.

Hub Power Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Hub Power Co Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Hub Power 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 1.92 1.72 2.85 2.54 2.13

KAR:HUBC vs CEG, VST, NRG: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, Hub Power 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.


Hub Power Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

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

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


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Hub Power 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.

Hub Power Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=212.96/92.19
=2.31

* 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.

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

For example, Hub Power 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)
=174.446/330.2130*330.2130
=174.446

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Hub Power Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 25.935 241.018 35.533
201609 27.975 241.428 38.263
201612 25.823 241.432 35.319
201703 26.506 243.801 35.901
201706 27.119 244.955 36.558
201709 29.077 246.819 38.901
201712 27.651 246.524 37.038
201803 28.687 249.554 37.959
201806 29.461 251.989 38.606
201809 31.952 252.439 41.796
201812 29.010 251.233 38.130
201903 31.432 254.202 40.831
201906 39.316 256.143 50.685
201909 43.564 256.759 56.027
201912 47.722 256.974 61.323
202003 53.351 258.115 68.253
202006 58.811 257.797 75.331
202009 65.141 260.280 82.643
202012 67.231 260.474 85.231
202103 70.925 264.877 88.420
202106 77.729 271.696 94.470
202109 83.551 274.310 100.578
202112 82.265 278.802 97.435
202203 82.934 287.504 95.254
202206 88.450 296.311 98.570
202209 95.212 296.808 105.928
202212 90.058 296.797 100.198
202303 92.956 301.836 101.695
202306 109.520 305.109 118.531
202309 122.761 307.789 131.705
202312 123.593 306.746 133.048
202403 132.863 312.332 140.469
202406 146.759 314.175 154.251
202409 153.004 315.301 160.240
202412 156.537 315.605 163.782
202503 159.986 319.799 165.196
202506 169.377 322.561 173.395
202509 178.257 324.800 181.228
202512 171.103 324.054 174.355
202603 174.446 330.213 174.446

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 2.31 mean?
Hub Power Co (KAR:HUBC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.31 as of Aug. 17, 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 Hub Power Co and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 2.10. Over the past decade, Hub Power Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.18 to 3.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Hub Power Co ranks #211 out of 272 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 77.6%.
Is Hub Power Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Hub Power Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.31 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 2.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.18 to a high of 3.40. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.10. Hub Power Co's value of 2.31 is 111% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hub Power Co ranks #211 out of 272 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hub Power Co has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hub Power Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CEG and VST?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Hub Power Co ranks #211 out of 272 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Hub Power Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.10. Hub Power Co's value of 2.31 is 111% above this benchmark. Historically, Hub Power Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.18 to 3.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.10 vs. the industry median of 1.10, Hub Power 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 1.10, based on 272 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. Hub Power Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.31 is 111% 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 Hub Power Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hub Power Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.31, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 2.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hub Power Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hub Power Co (KAR:HUBC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨76.31, compared to a current price of ₨212.96 — trading 179.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.31, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 2.10 and 111% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 1.10. Hub Power Co's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 6 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 Hub Power Co (KAR:HUBC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.31 as of Aug. 17, 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 Hub Power Co (KAR:HUBC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hub Power Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₨212.96 is trading 179.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨76.31. GuruFocus considers Hub Power Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:HUBC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.31 (10% above median its 10-year median of 2.10)
  • GF Value™: ₨76.31 vs. price of ₨212.96 (179.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 111% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#211 of 272)

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


Hub Power Co Business Description

Address G-3, Block-9, Main Clifton Road, P.O. Box No. 13841, 9th Floor, Ocean Tower, Karachi, SD, PAK, 75600
Hub Power Co Ltd is a part of the energy sector in Pakistan. It is the independent power producers that supply reliable and uninterrupted electricity to the National grid. The company has four segments, which are the power generation business, which includes the Hub plant, Narowal plant, Laraib plant & TEL plant, operations and maintenance business, and investments in CPHGC, TEL, TNPTL, SECMC, Prime, CPHO, MMCL, and AMPL. The company derives the majority of its revenue through the TEL plant segment, which deals with the generation of power.
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