Meezan Bank (KAR:MEBL) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 8.14 (As of Aug. 03, 2026) — 68% Above Median

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KAR:MEBL Meezan Bank Ltd KAR:MEBL
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Price ₨569.15
GF Value ₨244.35
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What is Meezan Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Meezan Bank KAR:MEBL +1.47% 72 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 8.14 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 68% above its 10-year median of 4.85. GuruFocus rates KAR:MEBL with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨244.35 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,286 Banks companies, Meezan Bank ranks worse than 99.07% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-03), Meezan Bank's current share price is ₨569.15. Meezan Bank's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨69.92. Meezan Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 8.14.

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

KAR:MEBL' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.5   Med: 4.85   Max: 7.98
Current: 7.72

During the past years, Meezan Bank's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 7.98. The lowest was 2.50. And the median was 4.85.

KAR:MEBL's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
99.07% of 1286 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.27 vs KAR:MEBL: 7.72

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.

Meezan Bank's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨157.921. 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 ₨69.92 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Meezan Bank  (KAR:MEBL) 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.


Meezan Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Meezan Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Meezan 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.

Meezan Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Meezan Bank Annual Data
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Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Meezan Bank Quarterly Data
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Meezan Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Meezan 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.


Meezan Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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


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Meezan 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=569.15/69.92
=8.14

* 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.

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

For example, Meezan 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)
=157.921/330.2130*330.2130
=157.921

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Meezan Bank Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 17.790 241.018 24.374
201609 17.823 241.428 24.377
201612 19.463 241.432 26.620
201703 19.420 243.801 26.303
201706 20.068 244.955 27.053
201709 21.575 246.819 28.865
201712 20.899 246.524 27.994
201803 21.292 249.554 28.174
201806 22.251 251.989 29.158
201809 24.493 252.439 32.039
201812 23.787 251.233 31.265
201903 24.239 254.202 31.487
201906 25.577 256.143 32.973
201909 27.334 256.759 35.154
201912 34.427 256.974 44.239
202003 34.358 258.115 43.955
202006 36.851 257.797 47.203
202009 41.512 260.280 52.666
202012 40.213 260.474 50.980
202103 42.077 264.877 52.456
202106 44.805 271.696 54.455
202109 47.404 274.310 57.065
202112 49.868 278.802 59.064
202203 51.788 287.504 59.481
202206 53.787 296.311 59.941
202209 59.510 296.808 66.208
202212 65.897 296.797 73.316
202303 69.863 301.836 76.431
202306 77.855 305.109 84.261
202309 87.806 307.789 94.203
202312 105.216 306.746 113.265
202403 110.627 312.332 116.960
202406 118.595 314.175 124.649
202409 130.960 315.301 137.154
202412 140.252 315.605 146.744
202503 140.498 319.799 145.073
202506 150.229 322.561 153.793
202509 155.307 324.800 157.895
202512 158.660 324.054 161.676
202603 157.921 330.213 157.921

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 8.14 mean?
Meezan Bank (KAR:MEBL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 8.14 as of Aug. 03, 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 Meezan Bank and its competitors. This is 68% above median its historical median of 4.85. Over the past decade, Meezan Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.50 to 7.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Meezan Bank ranks #1274 out of 1286 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 99.1%.
Is Meezan Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Meezan Bank's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 8.14 is 68% above median its 10-year median of 4.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.50 to a high of 7.98. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Meezan Bank's value of 8.14 is 540.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Meezan Bank ranks #1274 out of 1286 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Meezan Bank has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Meezan Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Meezan Bank ranks #1274 out of 1286 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Meezan Bank in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Meezan Bank's value of 8.14 is 540.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Meezan Bank's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.50 to 7.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.85 vs. the industry median of 1.27, Meezan 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 1,286 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. Meezan Bank's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 8.14 is 540.9% 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 Meezan 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. Meezan Bank's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 8.14, which is 68% above median its own 10-year median of 4.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Meezan Bank stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meezan Bank (KAR:MEBL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨244.35, compared to a current price of ₨569.15 — trading 132.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 8.14, which is 68% above median its 10-year median of 4.85 and 540.9% above the Banks industry median of 1.27. Meezan Bank's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Meezan Bank (KAR:MEBL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 8.14 as of Aug. 03, 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 Meezan Bank (KAR:MEBL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meezan Bank stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₨569.15 is trading 132.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨244.35. GuruFocus considers Meezan Bank to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:MEBL:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 8.14 (68% above median its 10-year median of 4.85)
  • GF Value™: ₨244.35 vs. price of ₨569.15 (132.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 540.9% above the Banks median (#1274 of 1286)

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


Meezan Bank Business Description

Address Meezan House C-25, Estate Avenue, SITE, Karachi, SD, PAK, 75730
Meezan Bank Ltd is an Islamic commercial bank registered in Pakistan. It is engaged in corporate, commercial, consumer, investment and retail banking activities. The group also provides credit facilities for import finance, export re-finance, long-term finance, documentary credit requirements and project financing needs of customers. In addition, it offers investment banking solutions, commercial banking as well as providing diverse financial solutions to small and medium enterprises. Its reportable segments are Corporate and Commercial Banking, Retail Banking, Trading and Sales, and Others. Geographically, the Bank operates only in Pakistan.
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