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Kumari BankXNEP:KBL 68 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.41 as of Sep. 08, 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 1.39. GuruFocus rates XNEP:KBL with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of NPR192.20 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,274 Banks companies, Kumari Bank ranks worse than 55.65% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kumari Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XNEP:KBL'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.95 Med: 1.39 Max: 1.84
Current: 1.39
During the past years, Kumari Bank's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.84. The lowest was 0.95. And the median was 1.39.
XNEP:KBL's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than 55.65% of 1274
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.29
vs XNEP:KBL: 1.39
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.
Kumari Bank's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jul. 2026 was NPR173.518. 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 NPR152.75 for the trailing ten years ended in Jul. 2026.
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Kumari Bank (XNEP:KBL) 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.
Kumari Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Kumari Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kumari Bank'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.
Kumari Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Kumari Bank'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.
Kumari Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Kumari Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kumari Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Kumari Bank 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.
Kumari Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as
* 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 1.41 mean?
Kumari Bank (XNEP:KBL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.41 as of Sep. 08, 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 Kumari Bank and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.39. Over the past decade, Kumari Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.95 to 1.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Kumari Bank ranks #709 out of 1274 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 55.7%.
Is Kumari Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Kumari Bank's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.41 is near median its 10-year median of 1.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.95 to a high of 1.84. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.29. Kumari Bank's value of 1.41 is 9.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kumari Bank ranks #709 out of 1274 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kumari Bank has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kumari Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Kumari Bank ranks #709 out of 1274 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Kumari Bank in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.29. Kumari Bank's value of 1.41 is 9.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Kumari Bank's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.95 to 1.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.39 vs. the industry median of 1.29, Kumari Bank 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 1.29, based on 1,274 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. Kumari Bank's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.41 is 9.3% 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 Kumari Bank and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kumari Bank's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.41, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kumari Bank stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kumari Bank (XNEP:KBL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NPR192.20, compared to a current price of NPR215.00 — trading 11.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.41, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.39 and 9.3% above the Banks industry median of 1.29. Kumari Bank's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Kumari Bank (XNEP:KBL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.41 as of Sep. 08, 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 Kumari Bank (XNEP:KBL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kumari Bank stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NPR215.00 is trading 11.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of NPR192.20.
GuruFocus considers Kumari Bank to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XNEP:KBL:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.41 (near median its 10-year median of 1.39)
GF Value™: NPR192.20 vs. price of NPR215.00 (11.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 9.3% above the Banks median (#709 of 1274)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XNEP:KBL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kumari Bank Ltd provides banking services in Nepal, including loans, deposits, trade finance, card services, remittances, e-commerce, and bullion trading with technological support. Its operating segments are Banking, Cards, Remittance Services, Digital Banking, and Treasury. The Banking segment includes loans, deposits, trade operations, and related services. Cards cover credit, debit, and prepaid card products along with digital payment services. Remittance services include inward and outward transfers, while Treasury involves investment activities, foreign exchange trading, and liquidity management. The majority of revenue is generated from the Banking segment.
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