Bamburi Cement (NAI:BAMB) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.56 (As of Aug. 06, 2026) — Near Median

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NAI:BAMB Bamburi Cement Ltd NAI:BAMB
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What is Bamburi Cement Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Bamburi Cement NAI:BAMB 8 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.56 as of Aug. 06, 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 0.56. GuruFocus rates NAI:BAMB with a GF Score™ of 8/100 and a GF Value™ of KES24.79. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

As of today (2026-08-06), Bamburi Cement's current share price is KES54.00. Bamburi Cement's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec24 was KES96.69. Bamburi Cement's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.56.

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

NAI:BAMB' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.24   Med: 0.56   Max: 2.52
Current: 0.56

During the past 13 years, Bamburi Cement's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.52. The lowest was 0.24. And the median was 0.56.

NAI:BAMB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is not ranked
in the Building Materials industry.
Industry Median: 0.97 vs NAI:BAMB: 0.56

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.

Bamburi Cement's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec24 was KES69.498. 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 KES96.69 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec24.

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Bamburi Cement  (NAI:BAMB) 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.


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Bamburi Cement Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bamburi Cement'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.

Bamburi Cement Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Bamburi Cement Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.46 0.43 0.33 0.37 0.57

Bamburi Cement Semi-Annual Data
Dec15 Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25
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 0.00 0.37 0.00 0.57 0.00

NAI:BAMB vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Bamburi Cement'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.


Bamburi Cement Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Bamburi Cement's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Bamburi Cement 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.

Bamburi Cement's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=54.00/96.69
=0.56

* 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.

Bamburi Cement's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec24 is calculated as:

For example, Bamburi Cement's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Dec24 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Dec24 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec24)
=69.498/315.6050*315.6050
=69.498

Current CPI (Dec24) = 315.6050.

Bamburi Cement Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201512 74.083 236.525 98.852
201612 72.749 241.432 95.099
201712 80.632 246.524 103.227
201812 81.486 251.233 102.365
201912 79.081 256.974 97.124
202012 83.486 260.474 101.156
202112 85.800 278.802 97.126
202212 93.796 296.797 99.740
202312 99.857 306.746 102.741
202412 69.498 315.605 69.498

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 0.56 mean?
Bamburi Cement (NAI:BAMB) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.56 as of Aug. 06, 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 Bamburi Cement and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.56. Over the past decade, Bamburi Cement's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.24 to 2.52.
Is Bamburi Cement's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Bamburi Cement's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.56 is near median its 10-year median of 0.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.24 to a high of 2.52. The Building Materials industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.97. Bamburi Cement's value of 0.56 is 42.3% below this industry median. Overall, Bamburi Cement has a GF Score™ of 8/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bamburi Cement's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CRH and VMC?
Bamburi Cement's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.56 can be compared against companies in the Building Materials industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.97. Bamburi Cement's value of 0.56 is 42.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Bamburi Cement's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.24 to 2.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.56 vs. the industry median of 0.97, Bamburi Cement has consistently been below 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 Building Materials company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Building Materials companies is 0.97, based on 314 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. Bamburi Cement's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.56 is 42.3% below 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 Bamburi Cement and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bamburi Cement's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.56, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bamburi Cement stock overvalued right now?
Bamburi Cement (NAI:BAMB) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.56. The stock's GF Value™ is KES24.79, compared to a current price of KES54.00 — trading 117.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.56, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.56 and 42.3% below the Building Materials industry median of 0.97. Bamburi Cement's overall GF Score™ is 8/100 with 5 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 Bamburi Cement (NAI:BAMB), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.56 as of Aug. 06, 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 Bamburi Cement (NAI:BAMB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bamburi Cement stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KES54.00 is trading 117.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES24.79.

Key valuation signals for NAI:BAMB:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.56 (near median its 10-year median of 0.56)
  • GF Value™: KES24.79 vs. price of KES54.00 (117.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 8/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 42.3% below the Building Materials median

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


Bamburi Cement Business Description

Address LR No 209/6208, Kitui Road, Off Kampala Road, P.O. Box 10921, Industrial Area, Nairobi, KEN, 00100
Bamburi Cement Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of cement and cement-related products. The company organizes its businesses in Kenya segments involved in the manufacture and sale of cement and also includes the manufacture and sale of ready-mix concrete, precast products, and rehabilitation of quarries that are used as a source of raw materials for cement production. Its products include Nguvu, PowerMax, PowerPlus, Powercrete, Tembo, Fundi, Duracem, Powerwhite, Paving Blocks, Drainage, Edge Restraints, and others. Bamburi also owns and manages a nature and environmental park created from rehabilitated quarries. It generates its revenue from Kenya.
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