Kruk (LTS:0Q3Y) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.50 (As of Aug. 25, 2026) — 20% Below Median

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LTS:0Q3Y Kruk SA LTS:0Q3Y
83 GF Score
Price zł256.00
GF Value zł370.70
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What is Kruk Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Kruk LTS:0Q3Y 83 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.50 as of Aug. 25, 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 3.11. GuruFocus rates LTS:0Q3Y with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of zł370.70. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 330 Credit Services companies, Kruk ranks worse than 83.94% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-25), Kruk's current share price is zł256.00. Kruk's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was zł102.41. Kruk's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.50.

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

LTS:0Q3Y' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.22   Med: 3.11   Max: 5.6
Current: 2.43

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.

LTS:0Q3Y's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
83.94% of 330 companies
in the Credit Services industry
Industry Median: 0.88 vs LTS:0Q3Y: 2.43

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 Mar. 2026 was zł289.088. 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 zł102.41 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Kruk  (LTS:0Q3Y) 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
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 2.46 2.53 2.79 2.92 2.50

LTS:0Q3Y 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
=256.00/102.41
=2.50

* 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 Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Kruk'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)
=289.088/163.0700*163.0700
=289.088

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 163.0700.

Kruk Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 50.097 99.552 82.061
201609 54.120 99.064 89.087
201612 66.021 100.366 107.268
201703 70.287 101.018 113.463
201706 73.656 101.180 118.710
201709 79.484 101.343 127.897
201712 77.649 102.564 123.457
201803 84.493 102.564 134.338
201806 87.213 103.378 137.571
201809 90.103 103.378 142.130
201812 91.722 103.785 144.116
201903 96.530 104.274 150.960
201906 96.681 105.983 148.758
201909 103.567 105.983 159.353
201912 103.227 107.123 157.140
202003 102.960 109.076 153.926
202006 104.736 109.402 156.115
202009 108.770 109.320 162.249
202012 107.505 109.565 160.005
202103 115.048 112.658 166.530
202106 116.071 113.960 166.091
202109 127.618 115.588 180.042
202112 136.792 119.088 187.312
202203 151.555 125.031 197.664
202206 151.616 131.705 187.722
202209 162.120 135.531 195.062
202212 168.436 139.113 197.443
202303 181.458 145.950 202.743
202306 178.543 147.009 198.050
202309 192.846 146.113 215.226
202312 196.252 147.741 216.614
202403 215.169 149.044 235.419
202406 212.607 150.997 229.606
202409 227.432 153.439 241.707
202412 233.670 154.660 246.376
202503 246.374 157.021 255.866
202506 245.502 157.509 254.169
202509 262.002 158.000 270.409
202512 273.247 158.320 281.445
202603 289.088 163.070 289.088

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 2.50 mean?
Kruk (LTS:0Q3Y) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.50 as of Aug. 25, 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 20% 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 #277 out of 330 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 83.9%.
Is Kruk's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Kruk's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.50 is 20% 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 0.88. Kruk's value of 2.50 is 184.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kruk ranks #277 out of 330 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kruk has a GF Score™ of 83/100, 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 #277 out of 330 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Kruk in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.88. Kruk's value of 2.50 is 184.1% 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 0.88, 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 0.88, based on 330 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 2.50 is 184.1% 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 0.88 — 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 2.50, which is 20% 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 (LTS:0Q3Y) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.50. The stock's GF Value™ is zł370.70, compared to a current price of zł256.00 — trading 30.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.50, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 3.11 and 184.1% above the Credit Services industry median of 0.88. Kruk's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 7 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 (LTS:0Q3Y), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.50 as of Aug. 25, 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 (LTS:0Q3Y) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kruk stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of zł256.00 is trading 30.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of zł370.70.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0Q3Y:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.50 (20% below median its 10-year median of 3.11)
  • GF Value™: zł370.70 vs. price of zł256.00 (30.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 184.1% above the Credit Services median (#277 of 330)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0Q3Y stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kruk Business Description

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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