National Bank of Pakistan (KAR:NBP) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.28 (As of Aug. 08, 2026) — 276% Above Median

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KAR:NBP National Bank of Pakistan KAR:NBP
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What is National Bank of Pakistan Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

National Bank of Pakistan KAR:NBP -0.62% 69 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28 as of Aug. 08, 2026, which is 276% above its 10-year median of 0.34. GuruFocus rates KAR:NBP with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨91.44 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,285 Banks companies, National Bank of Pakistan ranks better than 54.32% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-08), National Bank of Pakistan's current share price is ₨206.35. National Bank of Pakistan's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨160.90. National Bank of Pakistan's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.28.

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

KAR:NBP' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.16   Med: 0.34   Max: 1.76
Current: 1.2

During the past years, National Bank of Pakistan's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.76. The lowest was 0.16. And the median was 0.34.

KAR:NBP's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
54.32% of 1285 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.28 vs KAR:NBP: 1.20

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.

National Bank of Pakistan's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨205.114. 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 ₨160.90 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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National Bank of Pakistan  (KAR:NBP) 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.


National Bank of Pakistan Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


National Bank of Pakistan Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for National Bank of Pakistan'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.

National Bank of Pakistan Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

National Bank of Pakistan Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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National Bank of Pakistan 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 0.53 0.74 1.34 1.56 1.05

National Bank of Pakistan Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, National Bank of Pakistan'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.


National Bank of Pakistan Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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


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National Bank of Pakistan 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.

National Bank of Pakistan's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=206.35/160.90
=1.28

* 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.

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

For example, National Bank of Pakistan'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)
=205.114/330.2130*330.2130
=205.114

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

National Bank of Pakistan Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 78.781 241.018 107.936
201609 80.484 241.428 110.082
201612 84.324 241.432 115.332
201703 79.901 243.801 108.221
201706 81.240 244.955 109.516
201709 82.906 246.819 110.918
201712 84.072 246.524 112.612
201803 86.989 249.554 115.105
201806 89.885 251.989 117.788
201809 89.963 252.439 117.680
201812 98.810 251.233 129.873
201903 101.875 254.202 132.337
201906 103.822 256.143 133.845
201909 106.028 256.759 136.361
201912 112.037 256.974 143.968
202003 113.711 258.115 145.473
202006 124.445 257.797 159.402
202009 128.393 260.280 162.890
202012 128.547 260.474 162.964
202103 129.547 264.877 161.502
202106 137.008 271.696 166.516
202109 139.460 274.310 167.881
202112 138.194 278.802 163.677
202203 143.511 287.504 164.830
202206 141.256 296.311 157.418
202209 145.102 296.808 161.433
202212 145.347 296.797 161.711
202303 148.705 301.836 162.685
202306 158.112 305.109 171.121
202309 167.962 307.789 180.199
202312 186.264 306.746 200.514
202403 186.883 312.332 197.582
202406 181.014 314.175 190.254
202409 195.840 315.301 205.102
202412 217.460 315.605 227.525
202503 210.308 319.799 217.157
202506 231.652 322.561 237.147
202509 243.499 324.800 247.557
202512 252.049 324.054 256.839
202603 205.114 330.213 205.114

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 1.28 mean?
National Bank of Pakistan (KAR:NBP) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.28 as of Aug. 08, 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 National Bank of Pakistan and its competitors. This is 276% above median its historical median of 0.34. Over the past decade, National Bank of Pakistan's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.16 to 1.76. According to the industry distribution chart, National Bank of Pakistan ranks #587 out of 1285 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 45.7%.
Is National Bank of Pakistan's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
National Bank of Pakistan's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.28 is 276% above median its 10-year median of 0.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.16 to a high of 1.76. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28. National Bank of Pakistan's value of 1.28 is 0% at this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National Bank of Pakistan ranks #587 out of 1285 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, National Bank of Pakistan has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Bank of Pakistan's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, National Bank of Pakistan ranks #587 out of 1285 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts National Bank of Pakistan in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28. National Bank of Pakistan's value of 1.28 is 0% at this benchmark. Historically, National Bank of Pakistan's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.16 to 1.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.34 vs. the industry median of 1.28, National Bank of Pakistan has consistently been at 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 1.28, based on 1,285 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. National Bank of Pakistan's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.28 is 0% at 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 National Bank of Pakistan and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Bank of Pakistan's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28, which is 276% above median its own 10-year median of 0.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Bank of Pakistan stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Bank of Pakistan (KAR:NBP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨91.44, compared to a current price of ₨206.35 — trading 125.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28, which is 276% above median its 10-year median of 0.34 and 0% at the Banks industry median of 1.28. National Bank of Pakistan's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 3 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 National Bank of Pakistan (KAR:NBP), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28 as of Aug. 08, 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 National Bank of Pakistan (KAR:NBP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Bank of Pakistan stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₨206.35 is trading 125.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨91.44. GuruFocus considers National Bank of Pakistan to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:NBP:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.28 (276% above median its 10-year median of 0.34)
  • GF Value™: ₨91.44 vs. price of ₨206.35 (125.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 0% at the Banks median (#587 of 1285)

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


National Bank of Pakistan Business Description

Address I.I. Chundrigar Road, NBP Building, Karachi, SD, PAK
National Bank of Pakistan is a commercial bank that provides banking and related services in Pakistan and overseas. The bank offers diversified banking services across retail, commercial, corporate and investment, Islamic, treasury, and international banking segments. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Pakistan. Approximately the Bank operates an extensive domestic network of 1,503 branches, including the Export Processing Zone branch in Karachi, and maintains 14 international branches.
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