Pakistan Stock Exchange (KAR:PSX) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.38 (As of Jul. 30, 2026) — 245% Above Median

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What is Pakistan Stock Exchange Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Pakistan Stock Exchange KAR:PSX -1.30% 75 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.38 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 245% above its 10-year median of 0.98. GuruFocus rates KAR:PSX with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨28.48 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 619 Capital Markets companies, Pakistan Stock Exchange ranks worse than 77.22% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-30), Pakistan Stock Exchange's current share price is ₨49.37. Pakistan Stock Exchange's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨14.61. Pakistan Stock Exchange's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.38.

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

KAR:PSX' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.53   Med: 0.98   Max: 3.74
Current: 3.41

During the past years, Pakistan Stock Exchange's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.74. The lowest was 0.53. And the median was 0.98.

KAR:PSX's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
77.22% of 619 companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 1.29 vs KAR:PSX: 3.41

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 Stock Exchange's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨15.414. 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 ₨14.61 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Pakistan Stock Exchange  (KAR:PSX) 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 Stock Exchange Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Pakistan Stock Exchange Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pakistan Stock Exchange'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 Stock Exchange Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Pakistan Stock Exchange Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Pakistan Stock Exchange 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 1.80 1.98 2.58 3.29 2.05

KAR:PSX vs SPGI, CME, ICE: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges subindustry, Pakistan Stock Exchange'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 Stock Exchange Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Pakistan Stock Exchange's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Pakistan Stock Exchange 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 Stock Exchange's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=49.37/14.61
=3.38

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

For example, Pakistan Stock Exchange'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)
=15.414/330.2130*330.2130
=15.414

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Pakistan Stock Exchange Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 10.217 241.018 13.998
201609 10.019 241.428 13.703
201612 10.061 241.432 13.761
201703 10.006 243.801 13.552
201706 11.089 244.955 14.949
201709 11.185 246.819 14.964
201712 10.972 246.524 14.697
201803 10.913 249.554 14.440
201806 10.871 251.989 14.246
201809 11.265 252.439 14.736
201812 11.464 251.233 15.068
201903 11.469 254.202 14.898
201906 11.093 256.143 14.301
201909 11.129 256.759 14.313
201912 11.234 256.974 14.436
202003 11.306 258.115 14.464
202006 11.306 257.797 14.482
202009 11.489 260.280 14.576
202012 11.650 260.474 14.769
202103 11.956 264.877 14.905
202106 12.141 271.696 14.756
202109 12.320 274.310 14.831
202112 12.262 278.802 14.523
202203 12.374 287.504 14.212
202206 12.727 296.311 14.183
202209 12.794 296.808 14.234
202212 12.924 296.797 14.379
202303 12.967 301.836 14.186
202306 12.971 305.109 14.038
202309 13.154 307.789 14.112
202312 13.589 306.746 14.629
202403 13.928 312.332 14.725
202406 14.272 314.175 15.001
202409 14.582 315.301 15.272
202412 14.163 315.605 14.819
202503 14.629 319.799 15.105
202506 15.070 322.561 15.428
202509 15.894 324.800 16.159
202512 14.721 324.054 15.001
202603 15.414 330.213 15.414

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 3.38 mean?
Pakistan Stock Exchange (KAR:PSX) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.38 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 Pakistan Stock Exchange and its competitors. This is 245% above median its historical median of 0.98. Over the past decade, Pakistan Stock Exchange's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.53 to 3.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Pakistan Stock Exchange ranks #478 out of 619 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 77.2%.
Is Pakistan Stock Exchange's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Pakistan Stock Exchange's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.38 is 245% above median its 10-year median of 0.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.53 to a high of 3.74. The Capital Markets industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.29. Pakistan Stock Exchange's value of 3.38 is 162% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pakistan Stock Exchange ranks #478 out of 619 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Pakistan Stock Exchange has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pakistan Stock Exchange's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to SPGI and CME?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Pakistan Stock Exchange ranks #478 out of 619 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Pakistan Stock Exchange in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.29. Pakistan Stock Exchange's value of 3.38 is 162% above this benchmark. Historically, Pakistan Stock Exchange's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.53 to 3.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.98 vs. the industry median of 1.29, Pakistan Stock Exchange 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Capital Markets companies is 1.29, based on 619 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 Stock Exchange's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.38 is 162% 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 Stock Exchange and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pakistan Stock Exchange's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.38, which is 245% above median its own 10-year median of 0.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pakistan Stock Exchange stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan Stock Exchange (KAR:PSX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨28.48, compared to a current price of ₨49.37 — trading 73.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.38, which is 245% above median its 10-year median of 0.98 and 162% above the Capital Markets industry median of 1.29. Pakistan Stock Exchange's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Pakistan Stock Exchange (KAR:PSX), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.38 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 Pakistan Stock Exchange (KAR:PSX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan Stock Exchange stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₨49.37 is trading 73.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨28.48. GuruFocus considers Pakistan Stock Exchange to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:PSX:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.38 (245% above median its 10-year median of 0.98)
  • GF Value™: ₨28.48 vs. price of ₨49.37 (73.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 162% above the Capital Markets median (#478 of 619)

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


Pakistan Stock Exchange Business Description

Address Stock Exchange Road, Stock Exchange Building, Karachi, SD, PAK, 74000
Pakistan Stock Exchange Ltd is engaged in conducting, regulating and controlling the trade or business of purchasing, selling and trading in debentures stock, government papers, shares, scrips, stocks, bonds, loans, and any other instruments and securities. The products of the company involve Equity Segments, known as Ready Market (T+2), Bills & Bonds (for trading in government debt securities & corporate debt), Futures Counter, Deliverable Futures Contracts, Stock Index Futures, Negotiated Deal Market, REIT, Exchange Traded Funds and GEM Board.
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