Habib Bank (KAR:HBL) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.01 (As of Aug. 23, 2026) — 66% Above Median

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KAR:HBL Habib Bank Ltd KAR:HBL
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Price ₨316.72
GF Value ₨175.71
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Habib Bank Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Habib Bank KAR:HBL -2.68% 55 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.01 as of Aug. 23, 2026, which is 66% above its 10-year median of 1.21. GuruFocus rates KAR:HBL with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨175.71 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,300 Banks companies, Habib Bank ranks better than 75.15% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-23), Habib Bank's current share price is ₨316.72. Habib Bank's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₨157.31. Habib Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 2.01.

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

KAR:HBL' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.64   Med: 1.21   Max: 2.46
Current: 2.01

During the past years, Habib Bank's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 2.46. The lowest was 0.64. And the median was 1.21.

KAR:HBL's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
75.15% of 1300 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 3.43 vs KAR:HBL: 2.01

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.

Habib Bank's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₨63.336. 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 ₨157.31 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Habib Bank  (KAR:HBL) 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.


Habib Bank Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Habib Bank Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Habib Bank'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.

Habib Bank Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Habib Bank Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.39 0.66 0.99 1.35 2.22

Habib Bank Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 1.29 2.04 2.22 1.64 1.86

Habib Bank Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Habib Bank'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.


Habib Bank Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Habib Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Habib Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Habib Bank 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.

Habib Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=316.72/157.31
=2.01

* 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.

Habib Bank's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Habib Bank's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=63.336/333.9520*333.9520
=63.336

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Habib Bank Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 18.900 241.428 26.143
201612 17.791 241.432 24.609
201703 18.387 243.801 25.186
201706 19.329 244.955 26.352
201709 20.414 246.819 27.621
201712 17.935 246.524 24.296
201803 16.036 249.554 21.459
201806 17.244 251.989 22.853
201809 16.977 252.439 22.459
201812 15.359 251.233 20.416
201903 19.424 254.202 25.518
201906 17.024 256.143 22.195
201909 22.686 256.759 29.506
201912 21.658 256.974 28.146
202003 21.998 258.115 28.461
202006 30.643 257.797 39.695
202009 28.505 260.280 36.573
202012 25.406 260.474 32.573
202103 27.898 264.877 35.173
202106 27.801 271.696 34.171
202109 27.058 274.310 32.941
202112 27.286 278.802 32.683
202203 31.657 287.504 36.771
202206 34.198 296.311 38.542
202209 35.997 296.808 40.502
202212 34.272 296.797 38.562
202303 39.403 301.836 43.596
202306 49.271 305.109 53.929
202309 52.473 307.789 56.933
202312 50.351 306.746 54.817
202403 54.409 312.332 58.175
202406 54.142 314.175 57.550
202409 57.393 315.301 60.788
202412 45.659 315.605 48.313
202503 60.354 319.799 63.025
202506 61.039 322.561 63.195
202509 62.345 324.800 64.102
202512 48.242 324.054 49.716
202603 61.503 330.213 62.199
202606 63.336 333.952 63.336

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue 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 PS Ratio of 2.01 mean?
Habib Bank (KAR:HBL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.01 as of Aug. 23, 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 Habib Bank and its competitors. This is 66% above median its historical median of 1.21. Over the past decade, Habib Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.64 to 2.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Habib Bank ranks #323 out of 1300 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 24.8%.
Is Habib Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Habib Bank's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.01 is 66% above median its 10-year median of 1.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.64 to a high of 2.46. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.43. Habib Bank's value of 2.01 is 41.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Habib Bank ranks #323 out of 1300 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Habib Bank has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Habib Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Habib Bank ranks #323 out of 1300 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Habib Bank in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.43. Habib Bank's value of 2.01 is 41.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Habib Bank's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.64 to 2.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.21 vs. the industry median of 3.43, Habib Bank has consistently been below 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 1,300 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. Habib Bank's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.01 is 41.4% below 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 Habib Bank 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. Habib Bank's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.01, which is 66% above median its own 10-year median of 1.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Habib Bank stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Habib Bank (KAR:HBL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨175.71, compared to a current price of ₨316.72 — trading 80.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.01, which is 66% above median its 10-year median of 1.21 and 41.4% below the Banks industry median of 3.43. Habib Bank's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Habib Bank (KAR:HBL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.01 as of Aug. 23, 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 Habib Bank (KAR:HBL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Habib Bank stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₨316.72 is trading 80.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨175.71. GuruFocus considers Habib Bank to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:HBL:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.01 (66% above median its 10-year median of 1.21)
  • GF Value™: ₨175.71 vs. price of ₨316.72 (80.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 41.4% below the Banks median (#323 of 1300)

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


Habib Bank Business Description

Address HBL Tower, Plot No. G-4, KDA Scheme 5, Block 7 Clifton, Karachi, PAK, 75650
Habib Bank Ltd is engaged in commercial banking related services in Pakistan and overseas. The operating business segments are Retail banking; Consumer, SME and agriculture lending; Corporate, commercial and investment banking; International; Financial Institutions; Treasury; Branchless Banking; Asset Management, Microfinance; and Head Office / Others. The company operates in Pakistan, the Middle East & Africa, Asia, and Europe. The Retail banking segment derives the maximum revenue for the company.
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