Kruk (STU:83I) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.41 (As of Aug. 13, 2026) — 23% Below Median

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STU:83I Kruk SA STU:83I
86 GF Score
Price €99.88
GF Value €144.48
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Kruk Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Kruk STU:83I +4.96% 86 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.41 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 3.13. GuruFocus rates STU:83I with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of €144.48 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 377 Credit Services companies, Kruk ranks worse than 82.23% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-13), Kruk's current share price is €99.88. Kruk's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €41.46. Kruk's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.41.

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

STU:83I' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.22   Med: 3.13   Max: 5.6
Current: 2.4

During the past years, Kruk's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 5.60. The lowest was 1.22. And the median was 3.13.

STU:83I's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
82.23% of 377 companies
in the Credit Services industry
Industry Median: 0.91 vs STU:83I: 2.40

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 €67.661. 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 €41.46 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Kruk  (STU:83I) 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

STU:83I 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
=99.88/41.46
=2.41

* 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)
=67.661/163.0700*163.0700
=67.661

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 163.0700.

Kruk Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 11.725 99.552 19.206
201609 12.667 99.064 20.851
201612 15.452 100.366 25.106
201703 16.451 101.018 26.556
201706 17.239 101.180 27.784
201709 18.603 101.343 29.934
201712 18.174 102.564 28.895
201803 19.776 102.564 31.443
201806 20.412 103.378 32.198
201809 21.089 103.378 33.266
201812 21.468 103.785 33.731
201903 22.593 104.274 35.332
201906 22.628 105.983 34.816
201909 24.240 105.983 37.297
201912 24.160 107.123 36.778
202003 24.098 109.076 36.027
202006 24.514 109.402 36.540
202009 25.458 109.320 37.975
202012 25.162 109.565 37.450
202103 26.927 112.658 38.976
202106 27.167 113.960 38.874
202109 29.869 115.588 42.139
202112 32.016 119.088 43.840
202203 35.472 125.031 46.264
202206 35.486 131.705 43.937
202209 37.944 135.531 45.654
202212 39.423 139.113 46.212
202303 42.470 145.950 47.452
202306 41.788 147.009 46.354
202309 45.136 146.113 50.374
202312 45.933 147.741 50.699
202403 50.360 149.044 55.099
202406 49.761 150.997 53.740
202409 53.231 153.439 56.572
202412 54.691 154.660 57.665
202503 57.664 157.021 59.885
202506 57.460 157.509 59.489
202509 61.322 158.000 63.290
202512 63.954 158.320 65.873
202603 67.661 163.070 67.661

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 2.41 mean?
Kruk (STU:83I) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.41 as of Aug. 13, 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 23% below median its historical median of 3.13. 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 #310 out of 377 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 82.2%.
Is Kruk's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Kruk's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.41 is 23% below median its 10-year median of 3.13. 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 0.91. Kruk's value of 2.41 is 164.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kruk ranks #310 out of 377 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kruk has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, 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 #310 out of 377 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Kruk in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.91. Kruk's value of 2.41 is 164.8% 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 3.13 vs. the industry median of 0.91, 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 0.91, based on 377 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 2.41 is 164.8% 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 0.91 — 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 2.41, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 3.13. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kruk (STU:83I) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €144.48, compared to a current price of €99.88 — trading 30.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.41, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 3.13 and 164.8% above the Credit Services industry median of 0.91. Kruk's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 (STU:83I), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.41 as of Aug. 13, 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 (STU:83I) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kruk stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €99.88 is trading 30.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €144.48. GuruFocus considers Kruk to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for STU:83I:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.41 (23% below median its 10-year median of 3.13)
  • GF Value™: €144.48 vs. price of €99.88 (30.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 164.8% above the Credit Services median (#310 of 377)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:83I 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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