ForteBank JSC (XKAZ:ASBN) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.70 (As of Aug. 12, 2026) — Near Median

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XKAZ:ASBN ForteBank JSC XKAZ:ASBN
37 GF Score
Price ₸10.89
GF Value ₸9.47
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is ForteBank JSC Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

ForteBank JSC XKAZ:ASBN +2.74% 37 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.70 as of Aug. 12, 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 2.57. GuruFocus rates XKAZ:ASBN with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of ₸9.47 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,289 Banks companies, ForteBank JSC ranks worse than 89.29% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-12), ForteBank JSC's current share price is ₸10.89. ForteBank JSC's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₸4.03. ForteBank JSC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.70.

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

XKAZ:ASBN' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.61   Med: 2.57   Max: 7.45
Current: 2.6

During the past years, ForteBank JSC's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 7.45. The lowest was 1.61. And the median was 2.57.

XKAZ:ASBN's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
89.29% of 1289 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.28 vs XKAZ:ASBN: 2.60

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.

ForteBank JSC's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₸8.833. 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 ₸4.03 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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ForteBank JSC  (XKAZ:ASBN) 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.


ForteBank JSC Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


ForteBank JSC Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ForteBank JSC'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.

ForteBank JSC Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

ForteBank JSC Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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ForteBank JSC 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 2.24 3.10 3.76 4.01 3.06

XKAZ:ASBN vs PNC, USB: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, ForteBank JSC'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.


ForteBank JSC Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, ForteBank JSC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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ForteBank JSC 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.

ForteBank JSC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=10.89/4.03
=2.70

* 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.

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

For example, ForteBank JSC'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)
=8.833/330.2130*330.2130
=8.833

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

ForteBank JSC Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 1.840 241.018 2.521
201609 1.906 241.428 2.607
201612 1.924 241.432 2.632
201703 1.945 243.801 2.634
201706 1.943 244.955 2.619
201709 1.999 246.819 2.674
201712 2.110 246.524 2.826
201803 2.005 249.554 2.653
201806 1.980 251.989 2.595
201809 2.100 252.439 2.747
201812 2.185 251.233 2.872
201903 2.280 254.202 2.962
201906 2.226 256.143 2.870
201909 2.424 256.759 3.117
201912 2.548 256.974 3.274
202003 2.735 258.115 3.499
202006 2.645 257.797 3.388
202009 2.828 260.280 3.588
202012 2.947 260.474 3.736
202103 2.551 264.877 3.180
202106 2.715 271.696 3.300
202109 2.907 274.310 3.499
202112 3.058 278.802 3.622
202203 2.942 287.504 3.379
202206 3.218 296.311 3.586
202209 3.563 296.808 3.964
202212 3.785 296.797 4.211
202303 4.188 301.836 4.582
202306 3.994 305.109 4.323
202309 4.328 307.789 4.643
202312 4.732 306.746 5.094
202403 5.284 312.332 5.587
202406 4.919 314.175 5.170
202409 5.485 315.301 5.744
202412 6.256 315.605 6.546
202503 6.011 319.799 6.207
202506 5.392 322.561 5.520
202509 5.609 324.800 5.702
202512 8.403 324.054 8.563
202603 8.833 330.213 8.833

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 2.70 mean?
ForteBank JSC (XKAZ:ASBN) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.70 as of Aug. 12, 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 ForteBank JSC and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.57. Over the past decade, ForteBank JSC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.61 to 7.45. According to the industry distribution chart, ForteBank JSC ranks #1151 out of 1289 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 89.3%.
Is ForteBank JSC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
ForteBank JSC's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.70 is near median its 10-year median of 2.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.61 to a high of 7.45. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28. ForteBank JSC's value of 2.70 is 110.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ForteBank JSC ranks #1151 out of 1289 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, ForteBank JSC has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ForteBank JSC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to PNC and USB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, ForteBank JSC ranks #1151 out of 1289 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places ForteBank JSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28. ForteBank JSC's value of 2.70 is 110.9% above this benchmark. Historically, ForteBank JSC's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.61 to 7.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.57 vs. the industry median of 1.28, ForteBank JSC 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 1.28, based on 1,289 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. ForteBank JSC's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.70 is 110.9% 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 ForteBank JSC and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ForteBank JSC's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.70, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ForteBank JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ForteBank JSC (XKAZ:ASBN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₸9.47, compared to a current price of ₸10.89 — trading 15% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.70, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.57 and 110.9% above the Banks industry median of 1.28. ForteBank JSC's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 with 2 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 ForteBank JSC (XKAZ:ASBN), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.70 as of Aug. 12, 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 ForteBank JSC (XKAZ:ASBN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ForteBank JSC stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₸10.89 is trading 15% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₸9.47. GuruFocus considers ForteBank JSC to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKAZ:ASBN:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.70 (near median its 10-year median of 2.57)
  • GF Value™: ₸9.47 vs. price of ₸10.89 (15% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 37/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 110.9% above the Banks median (#1151 of 1289)

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


ForteBank JSC Business Description

Address 8/1, Dostyk street, Astana, KAZ, 010017
ForteBank JSC is a provider of banking services. The company's services include credit, deposits, currency exchanges, debits, accounts, among others. Its line of business includes retail banking and corporate banking.
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