Pak Elektron (KAR:PAEL) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.71 (As of Aug. 13, 2026) — 58% Above Median

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KAR:PAEL Pak Elektron Ltd KAR:PAEL
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Price ₨43.10
GF Value ₨40.21
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Pak Elektron Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Pak Elektron KAR:PAEL -0.05% 80 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.71 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 58% above its 10-year median of 0.45. GuruFocus rates KAR:PAEL with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨40.21 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,962 Hardware companies, Pak Elektron ranks better than 80.02% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-13), Pak Elektron's current share price is ₨43.10. Pak Elektron's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨60.42. Pak Elektron's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.71.

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

KAR:PAEL' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.16   Med: 0.45   Max: 1.06
Current: 0.73

During the past years, Pak Elektron's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.06. The lowest was 0.16. And the median was 0.45.

KAR:PAEL's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
80.02% of 1962 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.085 vs KAR:PAEL: 0.73

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.

Pak Elektron's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨54.465. 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 ₨60.42 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Pak Elektron  (KAR:PAEL) 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.


Pak Elektron Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Pak Elektron Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pak Elektron'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.

Pak Elektron Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Pak Elektron Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Pak Elektron 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 0.82 0.69 0.95 0.97 0.55

KAR:PAEL vs AAPL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Consumer Electronics subindustry, Pak Elektron'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.


Pak Elektron Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Pak Elektron's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Pak Elektron 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.

Pak Elektron's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=43.10/60.42
=0.71

* 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.

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

For example, Pak Elektron'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)
=54.465/330.2130*330.2130
=54.465

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Pak Elektron Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 43.347 241.018 59.389
201609 43.556 241.428 59.574
201612 44.830 241.432 61.315
201703 46.768 243.801 63.344
201706 49.629 244.955 66.903
201709 48.736 246.819 65.203
201712 47.448 246.524 63.555
201803 47.340 249.554 62.641
201806 48.534 251.989 63.600
201809 48.739 252.439 63.755
201812 53.210 251.233 69.938
201903 53.941 254.202 70.070
201906 54.632 256.143 70.430
201909 53.949 256.759 69.383
201912 40.431 256.974 51.954
202003 52.949 258.115 67.739
202006 53.010 257.797 67.901
202009 52.665 260.280 66.815
202012 55.732 260.474 70.654
202103 56.230 264.877 70.100
202106 57.417 271.696 69.783
202109 57.251 274.310 68.918
202112 61.552 278.802 72.902
202203 63.524 287.504 72.961
202206 45.898 296.311 51.149
202209 46.311 296.808 51.523
202212 45.511 296.797 50.635
202303 45.555 301.836 49.838
202306 46.120 305.109 49.915
202309 46.609 307.789 50.005
202312 47.868 306.746 51.530
202403 48.913 312.332 51.713
202406 50.015 314.175 52.568
202409 50.569 315.301 52.961
202412 50.601 315.605 52.943
202503 48.094 319.799 49.660
202506 49.948 322.561 51.133
202509 52.661 324.800 53.539
202512 53.523 324.054 54.540
202603 54.465 330.213 54.465

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 0.71 mean?
Pak Elektron (KAR:PAEL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.71 as of Aug. 13, 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 Pak Elektron and its competitors. This is 58% above median its historical median of 0.45. Over the past decade, Pak Elektron's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.16 to 1.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Pak Elektron ranks #392 out of 1962 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 20%.
Is Pak Elektron's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Pak Elektron's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.71 is 58% above median its 10-year median of 0.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.16 to a high of 1.06. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.09. Pak Elektron's value of 0.71 is 65.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pak Elektron ranks #392 out of 1962 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pak Elektron has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pak Elektron's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to AAPL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Pak Elektron ranks #392 out of 1962 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Pak Elektron in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.09. Pak Elektron's value of 0.71 is 65.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Pak Elektron's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.16 to 1.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.45 vs. the industry median of 2.09, Pak Elektron has consistently been below 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 Hardware company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Hardware companies is 2.09, based on 1,962 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. Pak Elektron's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.71 is 65.9% below 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 Pak Elektron and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pak Elektron's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.71, which is 58% above median its own 10-year median of 0.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pak Elektron stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pak Elektron (KAR:PAEL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨40.21, compared to a current price of ₨43.10 — trading 7.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.71, which is 58% above median its 10-year median of 0.45 and 65.9% below the Hardware industry median of 2.09. Pak Elektron's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 4 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 Pak Elektron (KAR:PAEL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.71 as of Aug. 13, 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 Pak Elektron (KAR:PAEL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pak Elektron stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₨43.10 is trading 7.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨40.21. GuruFocus considers Pak Elektron to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:PAEL:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.71 (58% above median its 10-year median of 0.45)
  • GF Value™: ₨40.21 vs. price of ₨43.10 (7.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 65.9% below the Hardware median (#392 of 1962)

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


Pak Elektron Business Description

Address 14-Km, Ferozepur Road, G.P.O. Box 1614, Lahore, PAK, 54760
Pak Elektron Ltd is a company that engages in the manufacturing and sale of electrical capital goods and domestic appliances. It operates through the following divisions: Power and Appliances: The Power division manufactures and distributes transformers, switchgear, energy meters, and engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contracting; The Appliances division manufactures, assembles, and distributes refrigerators, deep freezers, air conditioners, microwave ovens, LED televisions, washing machines, water dispensers, and other domestic appliances. The group generates maximum revenue from the Power division.
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