United Bank (LSE:UBLA) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 5.69 (As of Aug. 14, 2026) — 190% Above Median

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What is United Bank Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

United Bank LSE:UBLA 60 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.69 as of Aug. 14, 2026, which is 190% above its 10-year median of 1.96. GuruFocus rates LSE:UBLA with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.94. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,305 Banks companies, United Bank ranks worse than 85.59% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-14), United Bank's current share price is $1.195. United Bank's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.21. United Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 5.69.

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

LSE:UBLA' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.15   Med: 1.96   Max: 7.25
Current: 6.09

During the past years, United Bank's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 7.25. The lowest was 1.15. And the median was 1.96.

LSE:UBLA's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
85.59% of 1305 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 3.41 vs LSE:UBLA: 6.09

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.

United Bank's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.695. 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 $0.21 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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United Bank  (LSE:UBLA) 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.


United Bank Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


United Bank Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for United 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.

United Bank Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

United Bank Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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United Bank Quarterly Data
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United Bank Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, United 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.


United Bank Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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


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United 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=1.195/0.21
=5.69

* 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.

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

For example, United 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)
=0.695/333.9520*333.9520
=0.695

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

United Bank Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 0.110 241.428 0.152
201612 0.116 241.432 0.160
201703 0.124 243.801 0.170
201706 0.123 244.955 0.168
201709 0.113 246.819 0.153
201712 0.113 246.524 0.153
201803 0.132 249.554 0.177
201806 0.129 251.989 0.171
201809 0.118 252.439 0.156
201812 0.115 251.233 0.153
201903 0.113 254.202 0.148
201906 0.137 256.143 0.179
201909 0.128 256.759 0.166
201912 0.126 256.974 0.164
202003 0.131 258.115 0.169
202006 0.159 257.797 0.206
202009 0.142 260.280 0.182
202012 0.125 260.474 0.160
202103 0.136 264.877 0.171
202106 0.142 271.696 0.175
202109 0.148 274.310 0.180
202112 0.152 278.802 0.182
202203 0.165 287.504 0.192
202206 0.197 296.311 0.222
202209 0.218 296.808 0.245
202212 0.151 296.797 0.170
202303 0.227 301.836 0.251
202306 0.264 305.109 0.289
202309 0.280 307.789 0.304
202312 0.263 306.746 0.286
202403 0.280 312.332 0.299
202406 0.285 314.175 0.303
202409 0.409 315.301 0.433
202412 0.524 315.605 0.554
202503 0.574 319.799 0.599
202506 0.618 322.561 0.640
202509 0.611 324.800 0.628
202512 0.615 324.054 0.634
202603 0.808 330.213 0.817
202606 0.695 333.952 0.695

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 5.69 mean?
United Bank (LSE:UBLA) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 5.69 as of Aug. 14, 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 United Bank and its competitors. This is 190% above median its historical median of 1.96. Over the past decade, United Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.15 to 7.25. According to the industry distribution chart, United Bank ranks #1117 out of 1305 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 85.6%.
Is United Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
United Bank's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 5.69 is 190% above median its 10-year median of 1.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.15 to a high of 7.25. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.41. United Bank's value of 5.69 is 66.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Bank ranks #1117 out of 1305 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, United Bank has a GF Score™ of 60/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, United Bank ranks #1117 out of 1305 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places United Bank in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.41. United Bank's value of 5.69 is 66.9% above this benchmark. Historically, United Bank's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.15 to 7.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.96 vs. the industry median of 3.41, United 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 PS Ratio for a Banks company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Banks companies is 3.41, based on 1,305 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. United Bank's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 5.69 is 66.9% 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 United Bank and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Bank's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.69, which is 190% above median its own 10-year median of 1.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United Bank stock overvalued right now?
United Bank (LSE:UBLA) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 5.69. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.94, compared to a current price of $1.20 — trading 27.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.69, which is 190% above median its 10-year median of 1.96 and 66.9% above the Banks industry median of 3.41. United Bank's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 United Bank (LSE:UBLA), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.69 as of Aug. 14, 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 United Bank (LSE:UBLA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Bank stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $1.20 is trading 27.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.94.

Key valuation signals for LSE:UBLA:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 5.69 (190% above median its 10-year median of 1.96)
  • GF Value™: $0.94 vs. price of $1.20 (27.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 66.9% above the Banks median (#1117 of 1305)

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


United Bank Business Description

Other Exchanges UBL:Pakistan
Address I.I. Chundrigar Road, Karachi, PAK, 74000
United Bank Ltd is a commercial banking company. The company's operating segment includes Corporate/Commercial Banking, Treasury, Branch Banking, Islamic Banking, International Branch Operations, and Others. It generates maximum revenue from the Branch Banking segment. The Branch Banking segment includes deposits, lending, and banking services to private individuals and small businesses, including credit cards and branchless banking. Geographically, it derives the majority of its revenue from Pakistan and also has a presence in the Middle East and Export Processing Zones.
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