Pakistan International Container Terminal (KAR:PICT) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.94 (As of Jul. 26, 2026) — 16% Above Median

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KAR:PICT Pakistan International Container Terminal Ltd KAR:PICT
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What is Pakistan International Container Terminal Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Pakistan International Container Terminal KAR:PICT -3.16% 52 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.94 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 1.67. GuruFocus rates KAR:PICT with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨4.07 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 738 Transportation companies, Pakistan International Container Terminal ranks worse than 67.62% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-26), Pakistan International Container Terminal's current share price is ₨52.72. Pakistan International Container Terminal's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨27.19. Pakistan International Container Terminal's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.94.

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

KAR:PICT' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.96   Med: 1.67   Max: 6.09
Current: 1.94

During the past years, Pakistan International Container Terminal's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 6.09. The lowest was 0.96. And the median was 1.67.

KAR:PICT's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
67.62% of 738 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 1.265 vs KAR:PICT: 1.94

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 International Container Terminal's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨12.408. 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 ₨27.19 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Pakistan International Container Terminal  (KAR:PICT) 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 International Container Terminal Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Pakistan International Container Terminal Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pakistan International Container Terminal'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 International Container Terminal Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Pakistan International Container Terminal Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Pakistan International Container Terminal 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 1.63 1.41 1.47 1.53 1.09

Pakistan International Container Terminal Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Pakistan International Container Terminal'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 International Container Terminal Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Pakistan International Container Terminal's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Pakistan International Container Terminal's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Pakistan International Container Terminal 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 International Container Terminal's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=52.72/27.19
=1.94

* 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 International Container Terminal's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Pakistan International Container Terminal'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)
=12.408/330.2130*330.2130
=12.408

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Pakistan International Container Terminal Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 20.567 241.018 28.178
201609 19.916 241.428 27.240
201612 19.659 241.432 26.888
201703 26.886 243.801 36.415
201706 22.445 244.955 30.257
201709 21.234 246.819 28.408
201712 21.442 246.524 28.721
201803 26.586 249.554 35.179
201806 19.841 251.989 26.000
201809 21.321 252.439 27.890
201812 21.071 251.233 27.695
201903 25.678 254.202 33.356
201906 22.140 256.143 28.542
201909 23.203 256.759 29.841
201912 26.053 256.974 33.478
202003 31.949 258.115 40.873
202006 28.288 257.797 36.234
202009 22.151 260.280 28.103
202012 22.497 260.474 28.520
202103 31.227 264.877 38.930
202106 31.324 271.696 38.070
202109 37.106 274.310 44.668
202112 24.951 278.802 29.552
202203 33.463 287.504 38.434
202206 20.112 296.311 22.413
202209 22.714 296.808 25.270
202212 19.857 296.797 22.093
202303 29.779 301.836 32.579
202306 33.760 305.109 36.538
202309 16.049 307.789 17.218
202312 16.352 306.746 17.603
202403 17.749 312.332 18.765
202406 18.881 314.175 19.845
202409 22.519 315.301 23.584
202412 13.198 315.605 13.809
202503 13.582 319.799 14.024
202506 13.570 322.561 13.892
202509 13.670 324.800 13.898
202512 11.971 324.054 12.199
202603 12.408 330.213 12.408

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 1.94 mean?
Pakistan International Container Terminal (KAR:PICT) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.94 as of Jul. 26, 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 International Container Terminal and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 1.67. Over the past decade, Pakistan International Container Terminal's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.96 to 6.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Pakistan International Container Terminal ranks #499 out of 738 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 67.6%.
Is Pakistan International Container Terminal's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Pakistan International Container Terminal's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.94 is 16% above median its 10-year median of 1.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.96 to a high of 6.09. The Transportation industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Pakistan International Container Terminal's value of 1.94 is 53.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pakistan International Container Terminal ranks #499 out of 738 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Pakistan International Container Terminal has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pakistan International Container Terminal's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Pakistan International Container Terminal ranks #499 out of 738 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Pakistan International Container Terminal in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Pakistan International Container Terminal's value of 1.94 is 53.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Pakistan International Container Terminal's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.96 to 6.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.67 vs. the industry median of 1.27, Pakistan International Container Terminal 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 Transportation company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Transportation companies is 1.27, based on 738 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 International Container Terminal's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.94 is 53.4% 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 Pakistan International Container Terminal and its competitors. For the Transportation 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. Pakistan International Container Terminal's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.94, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 1.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pakistan International Container Terminal stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan International Container Terminal (KAR:PICT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨4.07, compared to a current price of ₨52.72 — trading 1195.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.94, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 1.67 and 53.4% above the Transportation industry median of 1.27. Pakistan International Container Terminal's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Pakistan International Container Terminal (KAR:PICT), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.94 as of Jul. 26, 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 International Container Terminal (KAR:PICT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan International Container Terminal stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₨52.72 is trading 1195.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨4.07. GuruFocus considers Pakistan International Container Terminal to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:PICT:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.94 (16% above median its 10-year median of 1.67)
  • GF Value™: ₨4.07 vs. price of ₨52.72 (1195.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 53.4% above the Transportation median (#499 of 738)

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


Pakistan International Container Terminal Business Description

Address Plot No. 25/1-A, Steet No. 5, Muslimabad, Jamshed Town, Karachi, SD, PAK
Pakistan International Container Terminal Ltd operates as a container terminal management service in Pakistan. The company is located at the Port of Karachi, involved in the construction, development, operation, and management of a common user container terminal at Karachi Port Trust.
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