Mughal Iron & Steel Industries (KAR:MUGHAL) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.48 (As of Jul. 30, 2026) — Near Median

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KAR:MUGHAL Mughal Iron & Steel Industries Ltd KAR:MUGHAL
91 GF Score
Price ₨81.04
GF Value ₨70.77
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Mughal Iron & Steel Industries Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Mughal Iron & Steel Industries KAR:MUGHAL -2.41% 91 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.48 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 1.63. GuruFocus rates KAR:MUGHAL with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨70.77 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 508 Steel companies, Mughal Iron & Steel Industries ranks worse than 67.13% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-30), Mughal Iron & Steel Industries's current share price is ₨81.04. Mughal Iron & Steel Industries's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨54.83. Mughal Iron & Steel Industries's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.48.

The historical rank and industry rank for Mughal Iron & Steel Industries's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

KAR:MUGHAL' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.11   Med: 1.63   Max: 2.32
Current: 1.42

During the past years, Mughal Iron & Steel Industries's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.32. The lowest was 1.11. And the median was 1.63.

KAR:MUGHAL's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
67.13% of 508 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.91 vs KAR:MUGHAL: 1.42

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.

Mughal Iron & Steel Industries's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨82.066. 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 ₨54.83 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Mughal Iron & Steel Industries  (KAR:MUGHAL) 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.


Mughal Iron & Steel Industries Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Mughal Iron & Steel Industries Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mughal Iron & Steel Industries'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.

Mughal Iron & Steel Industries Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Mughal Iron & Steel Industries Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Mughal Iron & Steel Industries 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 1.47 1.75 1.97 1.14

KAR:MUGHAL vs NUE, STLD, RS: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Mughal Iron & Steel Industries'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.


Mughal Iron & Steel Industries Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Mughal Iron & Steel Industries's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Mughal Iron & Steel Industries's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Mughal Iron & Steel Industries 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.

Mughal Iron & Steel Industries's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=81.04/54.83
=1.48

* 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.

Mughal Iron & Steel Industries's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Mughal Iron & Steel Industries'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)
=82.066/330.2130*330.2130
=82.066

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Mughal Iron & Steel Industries Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 14.966 241.018 20.505
201609 15.875 241.428 21.713
201612 16.904 241.432 23.120
201703 17.738 243.801 24.025
201706 21.894 244.955 29.514
201709 22.902 246.819 30.640
201712 23.442 246.524 31.400
201803 24.519 249.554 32.444
201806 24.629 251.989 32.274
201809 25.791 252.439 33.737
201812 25.155 251.233 33.063
201903 26.348 254.202 34.227
201906 24.753 256.143 31.911
201909 25.078 256.759 32.252
201912 26.959 256.974 34.642
202003 27.069 258.115 34.630
202006 26.909 257.797 34.468
202009 33.590 260.280 42.615
202012 41.327 260.474 52.392
202103 50.401 264.877 62.833
202106 49.175 271.696 59.766
202109 54.205 274.310 65.252
202112 59.535 278.802 70.513
202203 59.035 287.504 67.805
202206 62.113 296.311 69.220
202209 64.709 296.808 71.992
202212 66.113 296.797 73.557
202303 69.579 301.836 76.120
202306 75.596 305.109 81.816
202309 77.130 307.789 82.749
202312 76.235 306.746 82.067
202403 76.541 312.332 80.923
202406 77.556 314.175 81.515
202409 77.486 315.301 81.151
202412 71.953 315.605 75.283
202503 74.068 319.799 76.480
202506 77.579 322.561 79.419
202509 79.470 324.800 80.794
202512 80.927 324.054 82.465
202603 82.066 330.213 82.066

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 1.48 mean?
Mughal Iron & Steel Industries (KAR:MUGHAL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.48 as of Jul. 30, 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 Mughal Iron & Steel Industries and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.63. Over the past decade, Mughal Iron & Steel Industries' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.11 to 2.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Mughal Iron & Steel Industries ranks #341 out of 508 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 67.1%.
Is Mughal Iron & Steel Industries' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Mughal Iron & Steel Industries' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.48 is near median its 10-year median of 1.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.11 to a high of 2.32. The Steel industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.91. Mughal Iron & Steel Industries' value of 1.48 is 62.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mughal Iron & Steel Industries ranks #341 out of 508 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Mughal Iron & Steel Industries has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mughal Iron & Steel Industries' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Mughal Iron & Steel Industries ranks #341 out of 508 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Mughal Iron & Steel Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.91. Mughal Iron & Steel Industries' value of 1.48 is 62.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Mughal Iron & Steel Industries' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.11 to 2.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.63 vs. the industry median of 0.91, Mughal Iron & Steel Industries 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 Steel company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Steel companies is 0.91, based on 508 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. Mughal Iron & Steel Industries's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.48 is 62.6% 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 Mughal Iron & Steel Industries and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mughal Iron & Steel Industries's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.48, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mughal Iron & Steel Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mughal Iron & Steel Industries (KAR:MUGHAL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨70.77, compared to a current price of ₨81.04 — trading 14.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.48, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.63 and 62.6% above the Steel industry median of 0.91. Mughal Iron & Steel Industries' overall GF Score™ is 91/100 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 Mughal Iron & Steel Industries (KAR:MUGHAL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.48 as of Jul. 30, 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 Mughal Iron & Steel Industries (KAR:MUGHAL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mughal Iron & Steel Industries stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₨81.04 is trading 14.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨70.77. GuruFocus considers Mughal Iron & Steel Industries to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:MUGHAL:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.48 (near median its 10-year median of 1.63)
  • GF Value™: ₨70.77 vs. price of ₨81.04 (14.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 62.6% above the Steel median (#341 of 508)

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


Mughal Iron & Steel Industries Business Description

Other Exchanges MUGHALC:Pakistan
Address 31-A Shadman 1, Lahore, PB, PAK
Mughal Iron & Steel Industries Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and trading of mild steel products. The operating segments of the company are Ferrous, Non-Ferrous, and the Energy segment. The company's main products involve Steel re-bars (G60 / Mughal Supreme), Girders, Billets, Copper ingots, and Copper granules.
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