MCB Bank (KAR:MCB) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.08 (As of Jul. 29, 2026) — 76% Above Median

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KAR:MCB MCB Bank Ltd KAR:MCB
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Price ₨409.15
GF Value ₨233.20
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is MCB Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

MCB Bank KAR:MCB -0.26% 68 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.08 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 76% above its 10-year median of 1.18. GuruFocus rates KAR:MCB with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨233.20 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,290 Banks companies, MCB Bank ranks worse than 80.62% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-29), MCB Bank's current share price is ₨409.15. MCB Bank's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨196.94. MCB Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.08.

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

KAR:MCB' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.7   Med: 1.18   Max: 2.31
Current: 2.04

During the past years, MCB Bank's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.31. The lowest was 0.70. And the median was 1.18.

KAR:MCB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
80.62% of 1290 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.27 vs KAR:MCB: 2.04

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.

MCB Bank's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨266.548. 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 ₨196.94 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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MCB Bank  (KAR:MCB) 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.


MCB Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


MCB Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MCB 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.

MCB Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

MCB 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 1.06 0.75 1.04 1.58 1.98

MCB 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 1.54 1.56 1.89 1.98 1.86

MCB Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, MCB 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.


MCB Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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


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MCB 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=409.15/196.94
=2.08

* 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.

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

For example, MCB 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)
=266.548/330.2130*330.2130
=266.548

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

MCB Bank Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 130.533 241.018 178.840
201609 129.335 241.428 176.898
201612 130.517 241.432 178.512
201703 131.662 243.801 178.328
201706 132.130 244.955 178.119
201709 134.601 246.819 180.079
201712 131.500 246.524 176.141
201803 131.173 249.554 173.570
201806 128.932 251.989 168.956
201809 126.730 252.439 165.774
201812 127.094 251.233 167.048
201903 128.118 254.202 166.428
201906 127.793 256.143 164.747
201909 130.685 256.759 168.072
201912 143.964 256.974 184.995
202003 151.779 258.115 194.175
202006 157.368 257.797 201.573
202009 158.191 260.280 200.694
202012 162.197 260.474 205.623
202103 149.339 264.877 186.176
202106 152.540 271.696 185.394
202109 151.761 274.310 182.689
202112 149.205 278.802 176.718
202203 148.171 287.504 170.182
202206 140.997 296.311 157.129
202209 145.295 296.808 161.648
202212 163.490 296.797 181.897
202303 166.696 301.836 182.368
202306 176.479 305.109 190.999
202309 187.514 307.789 201.175
202312 203.711 306.746 219.296
202403 205.658 312.332 217.432
202406 215.098 314.175 226.078
202409 233.564 315.301 244.610
202412 241.967 315.605 253.167
202503 245.645 319.799 253.644
202506 245.645 322.561 251.472
202509 266.614 324.800 271.057
202512 283.876 324.054 289.271
202603 266.548 330.213 266.548

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 2.08 mean?
MCB Bank (KAR:MCB) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.08 as of Jul. 29, 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 MCB Bank and its competitors. This is 76% above median its historical median of 1.18. Over the past decade, MCB Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.70 to 2.31. According to the industry distribution chart, MCB Bank ranks #1040 out of 1290 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 80.6%.
Is MCB Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
MCB Bank's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.08 is 76% above median its 10-year median of 1.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.70 to a high of 2.31. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. MCB Bank's value of 2.08 is 63.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MCB Bank ranks #1040 out of 1290 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, MCB Bank has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MCB Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, MCB Bank ranks #1040 out of 1290 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places MCB Bank in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. MCB Bank's value of 2.08 is 63.8% above this benchmark. Historically, MCB Bank's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.70 to 2.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.18 vs. the industry median of 1.27, MCB 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 1.27, based on 1,290 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. MCB Bank's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.08 is 63.8% 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 MCB Bank and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MCB Bank's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.08, which is 76% above median its own 10-year median of 1.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MCB Bank stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MCB Bank (KAR:MCB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨233.20, compared to a current price of ₨409.15 — trading 75.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.08, which is 76% above median its 10-year median of 1.18 and 63.8% above the Banks industry median of 1.27. MCB Bank's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 8 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 MCB Bank (KAR:MCB), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.08 as of Jul. 29, 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 MCB Bank (KAR:MCB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MCB Bank stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₨409.15 is trading 75.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨233.20. GuruFocus considers MCB Bank to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:MCB:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.08 (76% above median its 10-year median of 1.18)
  • GF Value™: ₨233.20 vs. price of ₨409.15 (75.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 63.8% above the Banks median (#1040 of 1290)

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


MCB Bank Business Description

Address 15-Main Gulberg, Jail Road, MCB House, Gulburg, Lahore, PB, PAK
MCB Bank Ltd is a commercial banking company operating in Pakistan. The bank provides services through its segments such as Retail Banking, Corporate Banking, Treasury, International banking and others. The majority of the bank's revenues are generated from the Retail banking segment, which includes retail lending and deposits, banking services, cards, and branchless banking. Retail banking offers services such as retail and private lending & deposits and other banking services offered to individual customers and small and medium-term companies. MCB Bank derives majority of its business from its domestic operations. It also has branches across South Asia and the Middle East.
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