United Bank (KAR:UBL) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.18 (As of Aug. 08, 2026) — 302% Above Median

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KAR:UBL United Bank Ltd KAR:UBL
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Price ₨475.74
GF Value ₨376.35
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is United Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

United Bank KAR:UBL -0.48% 60 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.18 as of Aug. 08, 2026, which is 302% above its 10-year median of 1.04. GuruFocus rates KAR:UBL with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨376.35 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,285 Banks companies, United Bank ranks worse than 96.65% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-08), United Bank's current share price is ₨475.74. United Bank's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₨113.86. United Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 4.18.

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

KAR:UBL' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.6   Med: 1.04   Max: 4.68
Current: 4.16

During the past years, United Bank's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.68. The lowest was 0.60. And the median was 1.04.

KAR:UBL's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
96.65% of 1285 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.28 vs KAR:UBL: 4.16

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.

United Bank's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₨210.533. 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 ₨113.86 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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United Bank  (KAR:UBL) 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.


United Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


United Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for United Bank'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.

United Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

United Bank Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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United Bank Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 2.77 3.76 4.03 3.03 3.93

United Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, United Bank'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.


United Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, United Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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United Bank 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.

United Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=475.74/113.86
=4.18

* 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.

United Bank's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, United Bank's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=210.533/333.9520*333.9520
=210.533

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

United Bank Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 66.168 241.428 91.526
201612 64.989 241.432 89.894
201703 66.492 243.801 91.079
201706 66.209 244.955 90.264
201709 65.953 246.819 89.236
201712 69.027 246.524 93.507
201803 68.146 249.554 91.193
201806 66.120 251.989 87.626
201809 65.926 252.439 87.214
201812 66.601 251.233 88.530
201903 0.000 254.202 0.000
201906 71.876 256.143 93.710
201909 73.024 256.759 94.978
201912 75.013 256.974 97.484
202003 73.313 258.115 94.853
202006 77.850 257.797 100.847
202009 79.368 260.280 101.833
202012 81.738 260.474 104.796
202103 78.311 264.877 98.733
202106 80.579 271.696 99.043
202109 82.324 274.310 100.223
202112 89.734 278.802 107.484
202203 89.155 287.504 103.559
202206 87.364 296.311 98.462
202209 88.031 296.808 99.048
202212 89.883 296.797 101.135
202303 93.640 301.836 103.603
202306 96.386 305.109 105.498
202309 97.213 307.789 105.476
202312 110.673 306.746 120.489
202403 106.257 312.332 113.612
202406 110.510 314.175 117.466
202409 129.369 315.301 137.022
202412 131.009 315.605 138.625
202503 143.666 319.799 150.024
202506 172.449 322.561 178.539
202509 179.855 324.800 184.923
202512 201.746 324.054 207.908
202603 168.570 330.213 170.479
202606 210.533 333.952 210.533

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 4.18 mean?
United Bank (KAR:UBL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.18 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 United Bank and its competitors. This is 302% above median its historical median of 1.04. Over the past decade, United Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.60 to 4.68. According to the industry distribution chart, United Bank ranks #1242 out of 1285 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 96.7%.
Is United Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
United Bank's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.18 is 302% above median its 10-year median of 1.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.60 to a high of 4.68. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28. United Bank's value of 4.18 is 226.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Bank ranks #1242 out of 1285 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, United Bank has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, United Bank ranks #1242 out of 1285 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places United Bank in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28. United Bank's value of 4.18 is 226.6% above this benchmark. Historically, United Bank's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.60 to 4.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.04 vs. the industry median of 1.28, United Bank 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 Banks company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Banks companies is 1.28, based on 1,285 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. United Bank's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.18 is 226.6% 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 United Bank and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Bank's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.18, which is 302% above median its own 10-year median of 1.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United Bank stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Bank (KAR:UBL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨376.35, compared to a current price of ₨475.74 — trading 26.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.18, which is 302% above median its 10-year median of 1.04 and 226.6% above the Banks industry median of 1.28. United Bank's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 2 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 United Bank (KAR:UBL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.18 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 United Bank (KAR:UBL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Bank stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₨475.74 is trading 26.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨376.35. GuruFocus considers United Bank to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:UBL:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.18 (302% above median its 10-year median of 1.04)
  • GF Value™: ₨376.35 vs. price of ₨475.74 (26.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 226.6% above the Banks median (#1242 of 1285)

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


United Bank Business Description

Address I.I. Chundrigar Road, Karachi, PAK, 74000
United Bank Ltd is a commercial banking company. The company's operating segment includes Corporate/Commercial Banking, Treasury, Branch Banking, Islamic Banking, International Branch Operations, and Others. It generates maximum revenue from the Branch Banking segment. The Branch Banking segment includes deposits, lending, and banking services to private individuals and small businesses, including credit cards and branchless banking. Geographically, it derives the majority of its revenue from Pakistan and also has a presence in the Middle East and Export Processing Zones.
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