Kruk (KRKKF) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.30 (As of Sep. 03, 2026) — 26% Below Median

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KRKKF Kruk SA KRKKF
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Price $124.58
GF Value $180.74
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What is Kruk Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Kruk KRKKF 84 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.30 as of Sep. 03, 2026, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 3.11. GuruFocus rates KRKKF with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $180.74. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 256 Credit Services companies, Kruk ranks worse than 78.52% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-03), Kruk's current share price is $124.58. Kruk's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $54.22. Kruk's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.30.

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

KRKKF' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.22   Med: 3.11   Max: 5.6
Current: 2.18

During the past years, Kruk's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 5.60. The lowest was 1.22. And the median was 3.11.

KRKKF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
78.52% of 256 companies
in the Credit Services industry
Industry Median: 0.87 vs KRKKF: 2.18

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.

Kruk's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $75.708. 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 $54.22 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Kruk  (OTCPK:KRKKF) 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.


Kruk Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Kruk Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kruk'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.

Kruk Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Kruk Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Kruk Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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KRKKF vs V, MA, AXP: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Credit Services subindustry, Kruk'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.


Kruk Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Credit Services Industry

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

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


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Kruk 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=124.58/54.22
=2.30

* 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.

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

For example, Kruk'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)
=75.708/162.2800*162.2800
=75.708

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 162.2800.

Kruk Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 14.494 99.064 23.743
201612 17.681 100.366 28.588
201703 18.824 101.018 30.240
201706 19.726 101.180 31.638
201709 21.287 101.343 34.087
201712 20.796 102.564 32.904
201803 22.629 102.564 35.804
201806 23.357 103.378 36.665
201809 24.131 103.378 37.880
201812 24.565 103.785 38.410
201903 25.852 104.274 40.233
201906 25.893 105.983 39.647
201909 27.737 105.983 42.471
201912 27.646 107.123 41.881
202003 27.574 109.076 41.024
202006 28.050 109.402 41.608
202009 29.130 109.320 43.242
202012 28.791 109.565 42.643
202103 30.812 112.658 44.384
202106 31.086 113.960 44.267
202109 34.178 115.588 47.984
202112 36.635 119.088 49.922
202203 40.589 125.031 52.681
202206 40.605 131.705 50.031
202209 43.418 135.531 51.987
202212 45.110 139.113 52.622
202303 48.597 145.950 54.034
202306 47.817 147.009 52.784
202309 51.647 146.113 57.362
202312 52.560 147.741 57.732
202403 57.626 149.044 62.744
202406 56.940 150.997 61.195
202409 60.910 153.439 64.420
202412 62.581 154.660 65.664
202503 65.983 157.021 68.193
202506 65.749 157.509 67.740
202509 70.168 158.000 72.069
202512 73.180 158.320 75.010
202603 77.423 163.070 77.048
202606 75.708 162.280 75.708

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 2.30 mean?
Kruk (KRKKF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.30 as of Sep. 03, 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 Kruk and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 3.11. Over the past decade, Kruk's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.22 to 5.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Kruk ranks #201 out of 256 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 78.5%.
Is Kruk's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Kruk's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.30 is 26% below median its 10-year median of 3.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.22 to a high of 5.60. The Credit Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.87. Kruk's value of 2.30 is 164.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kruk ranks #201 out of 256 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kruk has a GF Score™ of 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kruk's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to V and MA?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, Kruk ranks #201 out of 256 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Kruk in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.87. Kruk's value of 2.30 is 164.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Kruk's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.22 to 5.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.11 vs. the industry median of 0.87, Kruk 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 Credit Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Credit Services companies is 0.87, based on 256 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. Kruk's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.30 is 164.4% 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 Kruk and its competitors. For the Credit Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kruk's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.30, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 3.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kruk stock overvalued right now?
Kruk (KRKKF) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.30. The stock's GF Value™ is $180.74, compared to a current price of $124.58 — trading 31.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.30, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 3.11 and 164.4% above the Credit Services industry median of 0.87. Kruk's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Kruk (KRKKF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.30 as of Sep. 03, 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 Kruk (KRKKF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kruk stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $124.58 is trading 31.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $180.74.

Key valuation signals for KRKKF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.30 (26% below median its 10-year median of 3.11)
  • GF Value™: $180.74 vs. price of $124.58 (31.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 164.4% above the Credit Services median (#201 of 256)

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


Kruk Business Description

Other Exchanges KRU:Poland83I:Germany
Address ul. Wolowska 8, Wroclaw, POL, 51-116
Kruk SA is the leader in the debt collection industry. It manages debts purchased on its own account and contracted by third parties. The group manages bank debt (the main client category), debts owed to loan brokers, insurance companies, leasing firms, fixed-line and mobile phone operators, cable TV companies, digital TV platforms and FMCG companies. The Group manages debt in three segments consumer debts, mortgage debts and corporate debts. Consumer debts include retail and unsecured. Mortgage debts include retail, and secured. Corporate debts include mortgage-backed and non-mortgage-backed. Geographically the company operates in segments Poland, Romania, Italy, Spain, and Other foreign markets.
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