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KB Financial GroupBUE:KB +0.37%40 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.01 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 142% above its 10-year median of 1.66. GuruFocus rates BUE:KB with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of ARS48,454.71 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,299 Banks companies, KB Financial Group ranks worse than 54.66% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for KB Financial Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BUE:KB'
s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.04 Med: 1.66 Max: 4.01
Current: 3.64
During the past years, KB Financial Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 4.01. The lowest was 1.04. And the median was 1.66.
BUE:KB's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than 54.66% of 1299
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 3.43
vs BUE:KB: 3.64
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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.
KB Financial Group's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS29,955.985. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is ARS23,551.28 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.
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KB Financial Group (BUE:KB) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation
Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue 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 PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.
KB Financial Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms
KB Financial Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for KB Financial Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS 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.
KB Financial Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart
KB Financial Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, KB Financial Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS 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.
KB Financial Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, KB Financial Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KB Financial Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.
KB Financial Group Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation
Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS 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 PS Ratio.
KB Financial Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 PS Ratio of 4.01 mean?
KB Financial Group (BUE:KB) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 4.01 as of Jul. 31, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on KB Financial Group and its competitors. This is 142% above median its historical median of 1.66. Over the past decade, KB Financial Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.04 to 4.01. According to the industry distribution chart, KB Financial Group ranks #710 out of 1299 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 54.7%.
Is KB Financial Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
KB Financial Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 4.01 is 142% above median its 10-year median of 1.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.04 to a high of 4.01. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.43. KB Financial Group's value of 4.01 is 16.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KB Financial Group ranks #710 out of 1299 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, KB Financial Group has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KB Financial Group's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, KB Financial Group ranks #710 out of 1299 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places KB Financial Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.43. KB Financial Group's value of 4.01 is 16.9% above this benchmark. Historically, KB Financial Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.04 to 4.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.66 vs. the industry median of 3.43, KB Financial Group 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 PS Ratio for a Banks company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Banks companies is 3.43, based on 1,299 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. KB Financial Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 4.01 is 16.9% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on KB Financial Group and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KB Financial Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.01, which is 142% above median its own 10-year median of 1.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KB Financial Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KB Financial Group (BUE:KB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS48,454.71, compared to a current price of ARS94,375.00 — trading 94.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.01, which is 142% above median its 10-year median of 1.66 and 16.9% above the Banks industry median of 3.43. KB Financial Group's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 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 PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For KB Financial Group (BUE:KB), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.01 as of Jul. 31, 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 KB Financial Group (BUE:KB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KB Financial Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ARS94,375.00 is trading 94.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ARS48,454.71.
GuruFocus considers KB Financial Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BUE:KB:
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 4.01 (142% above median its 10-year median of 1.66)
GF Value™: ARS48,454.71 vs. price of ARS94,375.00 (94.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 16.9% above the Banks median (#710 of 1299)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BUE:KB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KB Financial Group Inc. is a financial holding company in Korea. The company operations include Kookmin Bank, one of the commercial banks in Korea. The company's subsidiaries collectively engage in a broad range of businesses, including commercial banking, credit cards, asset management, non-life and life insurance, capital markets activities, and international banking and finance. The company's segments include the Banking business, Securities business, Non-life Insurance business, Credit card business, and Life Insurance business. The Group generates the majority of its revenue from the Banking business.
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