Systems (KAR:SYS) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 9.85 (As of Aug. 18, 2026) — 15% Below Median

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KAR:SYS Systems Ltd KAR:SYS
96 GF Score
Price ₨130.28
GF Value ₨161.25
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Systems Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Systems KAR:SYS -1.17% 96 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 9.85 as of Aug. 18, 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 11.58. GuruFocus rates KAR:SYS with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨161.25 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,548 Software companies, Systems ranks worse than 88.82% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-18), Systems's current share price is ₨130.28. Systems's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨13.23. Systems's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 9.85.

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

KAR:SYS' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.34   Med: 11.58   Max: 14.86
Current: 9.96

During the past years, Systems's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 14.86. The lowest was 9.34. And the median was 11.58.

KAR:SYS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
88.82% of 1548 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.34 vs KAR:SYS: 9.96

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.

Systems's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨41.968. 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 ₨13.23 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Systems  (KAR:SYS) 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.


Systems Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Systems Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Systems'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.

Systems Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Systems Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 0.00 13.07 14.22

Systems 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 10.78 10.01 13.41 14.22 10.49

KAR:SYS vs QH, SHOP, UBER: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Systems'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.


Systems Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Software Industry

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

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


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Systems 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.

Systems's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=130.28/13.23
=9.85

* 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.

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

For example, Systems'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)
=41.968/330.2130*330.2130
=41.968

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Systems Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 1.887 241.018 2.585
201609 1.990 241.428 2.722
201612 2.095 241.432 2.865
201703 2.206 243.801 2.988
201706 2.159 244.955 2.910
201709 2.286 246.819 3.058
201712 2.374 246.524 3.180
201803 2.560 249.554 3.387
201806 2.592 251.989 3.397
201809 2.774 252.439 3.629
201812 3.071 251.233 4.036
201903 3.257 254.202 4.231
201906 3.536 256.143 4.559
201909 3.793 256.759 4.878
201912 4.084 256.974 5.248
202003 4.543 258.115 5.812
202006 4.756 257.797 6.092
202009 5.248 260.280 6.658
202012 5.712 260.474 7.241
202103 6.432 264.877 8.019
202106 6.584 271.696 8.002
202109 7.403 274.310 8.912
202112 8.709 278.802 10.315
202203 9.739 287.504 11.186
202206 10.613 296.311 11.827
202209 15.066 296.808 16.762
202212 15.789 296.797 17.567
202303 18.883 301.836 20.658
202306 19.376 305.109 20.970
202309 21.030 307.789 22.562
202312 22.265 306.746 23.968
202403 23.319 312.332 24.654
202406 23.237 314.175 24.423
202409 24.875 315.301 26.051
202412 26.437 315.605 27.661
202503 28.270 319.799 29.191
202506 29.239 322.561 29.933
202509 31.023 324.800 31.540
202512 32.969 324.054 33.596
202603 41.968 330.213 41.968

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 9.85 mean?
Systems (KAR:SYS) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 9.85 as of Aug. 18, 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 Systems and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 11.58. Over the past decade, Systems' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 9.34 to 14.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Systems ranks #1375 out of 1548 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 88.8%.
Is Systems' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Systems' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 9.85 is 15% below median its 10-year median of 11.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.34 to a high of 14.86. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.34. Systems' value of 9.85 is 320.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Systems ranks #1375 out of 1548 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Systems has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Systems' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to QH and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Systems ranks #1375 out of 1548 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Systems in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.34. Systems' value of 9.85 is 320.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Systems' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 9.34 to 14.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.58 vs. the industry median of 2.34, Systems 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 Software company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Software companies is 2.34, based on 1,548 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. Systems's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 9.85 is 320.9% 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 Systems and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Systems's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 9.85, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 11.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Systems (KAR:SYS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨161.25, compared to a current price of ₨130.28 — trading 19.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 9.85, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 11.58 and 320.9% above the Software industry median of 2.34. Systems' overall GF Score™ is 96/100 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 Systems (KAR:SYS), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 9.85 as of Aug. 18, 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 Systems (KAR:SYS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Systems stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₨130.28 is trading 19.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₨161.25. GuruFocus considers Systems to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:SYS:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 9.85 (15% below median its 10-year median of 11.58)
  • GF Value™: ₨161.25 vs. price of ₨130.28 (19.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 96/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 320.9% above the Software median (#1375 of 1548)

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


Systems Business Description

Address Sehjpal Near DHA Phase -VIII, E-1, Ex.-Air Avenue), Lahore Cantontment, Lahore, PB, PAK
Systems Ltd is principally engaged in the business of software development, trading of software, hardware and business process outsourcing services. Its four primary segments are Banking Financial Services & Insurance includes activities related to banking, financial services, and insurance; Retail & CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) covers retail operations and consumer goods; Telco (Telecommunications) involves telecommunications services and technologies; Technology includes technology-related solutions , products and services and; Others: It catch-all category may not include any remaining segments above of which majority of revenue comes from BFSI. It has presence in North America, Europe, Middle East & Africa, APAC, Pakistan of which majority of revenue comes from Middle East & Africa.
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