Pakistan Reinsurance Co (KAR:PAKRI) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.98 (As of Aug. 08, 2026) — 24% Above Median

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KAR:PAKRI Pakistan Reinsurance Co Ltd KAR:PAKRI
76 GF Score
Price ₨17.27
GF Value ₨16.12
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What is Pakistan Reinsurance Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Pakistan Reinsurance Co KAR:PAKRI -0.52% 76 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.98 as of Aug. 08, 2026, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 0.79. GuruFocus rates KAR:PAKRI with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨16.12 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 416 Insurance companies, Pakistan Reinsurance Co ranks better than 69.71% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-08), Pakistan Reinsurance Co's current share price is ₨17.27. Pakistan Reinsurance Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨17.56. Pakistan Reinsurance Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.98.

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

KAR:PAKRI' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.44   Med: 0.79   Max: 1.5
Current: 0.96

During the past years, Pakistan Reinsurance Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.50. The lowest was 0.44. And the median was 0.79.

KAR:PAKRI's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
69.71% of 416 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 1.405 vs KAR:PAKRI: 0.96

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.

Pakistan Reinsurance Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨27.262. 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 ₨17.56 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Pakistan Reinsurance Co  (KAR:PAKRI) 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.


Pakistan Reinsurance Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Pakistan Reinsurance Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pakistan Reinsurance Co'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.

Pakistan Reinsurance Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Pakistan Reinsurance Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Pakistan Reinsurance Co 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 1.02 0.86 0.95 1.22 0.95

KAR:PAKRI vs RGA, EG, RNR: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Insurance - Reinsurance subindustry, Pakistan Reinsurance Co'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.


Pakistan Reinsurance Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Insurance Industry

For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Pakistan Reinsurance Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Pakistan Reinsurance Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Pakistan Reinsurance Co 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.

Pakistan Reinsurance Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=17.27/17.56
=0.98

* 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.

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

For example, Pakistan Reinsurance Co'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)
=27.262/330.2130*330.2130
=27.262

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Pakistan Reinsurance Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 7.833 241.018 10.732
201609 8.131 241.428 11.121
201612 13.685 241.432 18.717
201703 8.697 243.801 11.780
201706 9.997 244.955 13.477
201709 9.998 246.819 13.376
201712 11.166 246.524 14.957
201803 13.095 249.554 17.327
201806 12.360 251.989 16.197
201809 12.001 252.439 15.698
201812 10.453 251.233 13.739
201903 10.996 254.202 14.284
201906 10.691 256.143 13.783
201909 11.310 256.759 14.546
201912 10.921 256.974 14.034
202003 10.327 258.115 13.212
202006 10.475 257.797 13.417
202009 11.200 260.280 14.209
202012 11.379 260.474 14.426
202103 11.824 264.877 14.741
202106 11.152 271.696 13.554
202109 11.150 274.310 13.422
202112 14.525 278.802 17.203
202203 14.880 287.504 17.090
202206 14.740 296.311 16.426
202209 14.930 296.808 16.610
202212 15.913 296.797 17.705
202303 16.503 301.836 18.055
202306 16.187 305.109 17.519
202309 17.317 307.789 18.579
202312 20.155 306.746 21.697
202403 21.197 312.332 22.411
202406 20.775 314.175 21.836
202409 21.889 315.301 22.924
202412 25.442 315.605 26.620
202503 25.848 319.799 26.690
202506 24.800 322.561 25.388
202509 27.939 324.800 28.405
202512 28.736 324.054 29.282
202603 27.262 330.213 27.262

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 0.98 mean?
Pakistan Reinsurance Co (KAR:PAKRI) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.98 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 Pakistan Reinsurance Co and its competitors. This is 24% above median its historical median of 0.79. Over the past decade, Pakistan Reinsurance Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.44 to 1.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Pakistan Reinsurance Co ranks #126 out of 416 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 30.3%.
Is Pakistan Reinsurance Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Pakistan Reinsurance Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.98 is 24% above median its 10-year median of 0.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.44 to a high of 1.50. The Insurance industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.41. Pakistan Reinsurance Co's value of 0.98 is 30.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pakistan Reinsurance Co ranks #126 out of 416 companies in the Insurance industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Pakistan Reinsurance Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pakistan Reinsurance Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to RGA and EG?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Pakistan Reinsurance Co ranks #126 out of 416 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Pakistan Reinsurance Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.41. Pakistan Reinsurance Co's value of 0.98 is 30.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Pakistan Reinsurance Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.44 to 1.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.79 vs. the industry median of 1.41, Pakistan Reinsurance Co 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 an Insurance company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Insurance companies is 1.41, based on 416 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. Pakistan Reinsurance Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.98 is 30.2% 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 Pakistan Reinsurance Co and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pakistan Reinsurance Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.98, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 0.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pakistan Reinsurance Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan Reinsurance Co (KAR:PAKRI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨16.12, compared to a current price of ₨17.27 — trading 7.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.98, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 0.79 and 30.2% below the Insurance industry median of 1.41. Pakistan Reinsurance Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 5 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 Pakistan Reinsurance Co (KAR:PAKRI), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.98 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 Pakistan Reinsurance Co (KAR:PAKRI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan Reinsurance Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₨17.27 is trading 7.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨16.12. GuruFocus considers Pakistan Reinsurance Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:PAKRI:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.98 (24% above median its 10-year median of 0.79)
  • GF Value™: ₨16.12 vs. price of ₨17.27 (7.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 30.2% below the Insurance median (#126 of 416)

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


Pakistan Reinsurance Co Business Description

Address Lalazar Drive, M.T. Khan Road, PRC Towers, 32-A, P.O. Box: 4777, Karachi, SD, PAK, 74000
Pakistan Reinsurance Co Ltd is engaged inengaged in providing reinsurance and other insurance business being forum of risk transfer. The company operates through seven segments - fire, marine cargo, marine hull, accident and others, aviation, engineering and treaty.
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