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Standard Chartered Bank KenyaNAI:SCBK -0.30%83 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.99 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 72% above its 10-year median of 1.16. GuruFocus rates NAI:SCBK with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of KES202.79 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,286 Banks companies, Standard Chartered Bank Kenya ranks worse than 79.39% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Standard Chartered Bank Kenya's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NAI:SCBK'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.88 Med: 1.16 Max: 2.18
Current: 1.97
During the past years, Standard Chartered Bank Kenya's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.18. The lowest was 0.88. And the median was 1.16.
NAI:SCBK's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than 79.39% of 1286
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.27
vs NAI:SCBK: 1.97
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.
Standard Chartered Bank Kenya's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was KES184.794. 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 KES169.80 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.
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Standard Chartered Bank Kenya (NAI:SCBK) 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.
Standard Chartered Bank Kenya Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Standard Chartered Bank Kenya Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
Standard Chartered Bank Kenya Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart
Standard Chartered Bank Kenya Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Standard Chartered Bank Kenya'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.
Standard Chartered Bank Kenya Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Standard Chartered Bank Kenya's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Standard Chartered Bank Kenya's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Standard Chartered Bank Kenya 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.
* 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.
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 1.99 mean?
Standard Chartered Bank Kenya (NAI:SCBK) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.99 as of Aug. 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 Standard Chartered Bank Kenya and its competitors. This is 72% above median its historical median of 1.16. Over the past decade, Standard Chartered Bank Kenya's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.88 to 2.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Standard Chartered Bank Kenya ranks #1021 out of 1286 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 79.4%.
Is Standard Chartered Bank Kenya's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Standard Chartered Bank Kenya's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.99 is 72% above median its 10-year median of 1.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.88 to a high of 2.18. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Standard Chartered Bank Kenya's value of 1.99 is 56.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Standard Chartered Bank Kenya ranks #1021 out of 1286 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Standard Chartered Bank Kenya has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Standard Chartered Bank Kenya's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Standard Chartered Bank Kenya ranks #1021 out of 1286 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Standard Chartered Bank Kenya in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Standard Chartered Bank Kenya's value of 1.99 is 56.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Standard Chartered Bank Kenya's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.88 to 2.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.16 vs. the industry median of 1.27, Standard Chartered Bank Kenya 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 1.27, based on 1,286 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. Standard Chartered Bank Kenya's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.99 is 56.7% 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 Standard Chartered Bank Kenya and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Standard Chartered Bank Kenya's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.99, which is 72% above median its own 10-year median of 1.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Standard Chartered Bank Kenya stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Standard Chartered Bank Kenya (NAI:SCBK) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES202.79, compared to a current price of KES337.75 — trading 66.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.99, which is 72% above median its 10-year median of 1.16 and 56.7% above the Banks industry median of 1.27. Standard Chartered Bank Kenya'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 Standard Chartered Bank Kenya (NAI:SCBK), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.99 as of Aug. 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 Standard Chartered Bank Kenya (NAI:SCBK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Standard Chartered Bank Kenya stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of KES337.75 is trading 66.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES202.79.
GuruFocus considers Standard Chartered Bank Kenya to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NAI:SCBK:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.99 (72% above median its 10-year median of 1.16)
GF Value™: KES202.79 vs. price of KES337.75 (66.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 56.7% above the Banks median (#1021 of 1286)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NAI:SCBK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Standard Chartered Bank Kenya Ltd offers a variety of local and foreign currency banking solutions to meet its clients' transactional, borrowing, and investment needs. It has a diversified portfolio cutting across select sectors that include business services, manufacturing, wholesale and retail trade, transport and communication, real estate, agriculture, energy, and water. The company's segments are mainly Corporate and Investment Banking; Wealth and Retail Banking; Central and Other items.
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