KEC International (NSE:KEC) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.02 (As of Jul. 27, 2026) — 38% Below Median

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NSE:KEC KEC International Ltd NSE:KEC
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What is KEC International Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

KEC International NSE:KEC -1.13% 77 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.02 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 4.87. GuruFocus rates NSE:KEC with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹868.91 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,359 Construction companies, KEC International ranks worse than 79.91% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-27), KEC International's current share price is ₹464.60. KEC International's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹154.04. KEC International's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.02.

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

NSE:KEC' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.3   Med: 4.87   Max: 9.59
Current: 3.05

During the past years, KEC International's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 9.59. The lowest was 2.30. And the median was 4.87.

NSE:KEC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
79.91% of 1359 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 1.16 vs NSE:KEC: 3.05

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.

KEC International's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹231.393. 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 ₹154.04 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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KEC International  (NSE:KEC) 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.


KEC International Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


KEC International Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for KEC International'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.

KEC International Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

KEC International Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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KEC International Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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NSE:KEC vs PWR, FIX, EME: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, KEC International'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.


KEC International Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, KEC International's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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KEC International 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.

KEC International's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=464.60/154.04
=3.02

* 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.

KEC International's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, KEC International'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)
=231.393/164.2724*164.2724
=231.393

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 164.2724.

KEC International Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 0.000 105.961 0.000
201609 60.274 105.961 93.443
201612 0.000 105.196 0.000
201703 61.705 105.196 96.358
201706 0.000 107.109 0.000
201709 65.596 109.021 98.839
201712 0.000 109.404 0.000
201803 77.696 109.786 116.256
201806 0.000 111.317 0.000
201809 83.384 115.142 118.964
201812 0.000 115.142 0.000
201903 94.719 118.202 131.637
201906 0.000 120.880 0.000
201909 100.524 123.175 134.064
201912 0.000 126.235 0.000
202003 108.818 124.705 143.345
202006 0.000 127.000 0.000
202009 118.108 130.118 149.110
202012 0.000 130.889 0.000
202103 130.682 131.771 162.915
202106 0.000 134.084 0.000
202109 132.157 135.847 159.810
202112 0.000 138.161 0.000
202203 140.805 138.822 166.619
202206 0.000 142.347 0.000
202209 142.112 144.661 161.378
202212 0.000 145.763 0.000
202303 146.698 146.865 164.086
202306 0.000 150.280 0.000
202309 149.529 151.492 162.144
202312 0.000 152.924 0.000
202403 159.311 153.035 171.010
202406 0.000 155.789 0.000
202409 189.940 157.882 197.628
202412 0.000 158.323 0.000
202503 200.881 157.552 209.450
202506 0.000 159.755 0.000
202509 211.979 162.289 214.569
202512 0.000 163.281 0.000
202603 231.393 164.272 231.393

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 3.02 mean?
KEC International (NSE:KEC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.02 as of Jul. 27, 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 KEC International and its competitors. This is 38% below median its historical median of 4.87. Over the past decade, KEC International's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.30 to 9.59. According to the industry distribution chart, KEC International ranks #1086 out of 1359 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 79.9%.
Is KEC International's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
KEC International's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.02 is 38% below median its 10-year median of 4.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.30 to a high of 9.59. The Construction industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.16. KEC International's value of 3.02 is 160.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KEC International ranks #1086 out of 1359 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, KEC International has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KEC International's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, KEC International ranks #1086 out of 1359 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places KEC International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.16. KEC International's value of 3.02 is 160.3% above this benchmark. Historically, KEC International's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.30 to 9.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.87 vs. the industry median of 1.16, KEC International 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 Construction company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Construction companies is 1.16, based on 1,359 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. KEC International's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.02 is 160.3% 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 KEC International and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KEC International's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.02, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 4.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KEC International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KEC International (NSE:KEC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹868.91, compared to a current price of ₹464.60 — trading 46.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.02, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 4.87 and 160.3% above the Construction industry median of 1.16. KEC International's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 KEC International (NSE:KEC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.02 as of Jul. 27, 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 KEC International (NSE:KEC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KEC International stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹464.60 is trading 46.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹868.91. GuruFocus considers KEC International to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for NSE:KEC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.02 (38% below median its 10-year median of 4.87)
  • GF Value™: ₹868.91 vs. price of ₹464.60 (46.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 160.3% above the Construction median (#1086 of 1359)

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


KEC International Business Description

Other Exchanges 532714:India
Address 463, Dr. Annie Besant Road, RPG House, Worli, Mumbai, MH, IND, 400 030
KEC International Ltd is an infrastructure engineering, procurement, and construction company. It has a presence in power transmission and distribution, cable manufacturing, railway construction, water resource management, and renewable energy sectors. The company's business segments include EPC and Others. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the EPC segment. Geographically the company generates revenue from India, UAE, Brazil, Mexico & USA, and Others.
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