PKO Bank Polski (WAR:PKO) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 5.68 (As of Aug. 06, 2026) — 52% Above Median

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Price zł109.66
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What is PKO Bank Polski Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

PKO Bank Polski WAR:PKO +1.14% 77 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.68 as of Aug. 06, 2026, which is 52% above its 10-year median of 3.74. GuruFocus rates WAR:PKO with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of zł72.46 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,299 Banks companies, PKO Bank Polski ranks worse than 81.52% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-06), PKO Bank Polski's current share price is zł109.66. PKO Bank Polski's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was zł19.32. PKO Bank Polski's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 5.68.

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

WAR:PKO' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.65   Med: 3.74   Max: 5.84
Current: 5.52

During the past years, PKO Bank Polski's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 5.84. The lowest was 1.65. And the median was 3.74.

WAR:PKO's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
81.52% of 1299 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 3.41 vs WAR:PKO: 5.52

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.

PKO Bank Polski's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was zł6.216. 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 zł19.32 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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PKO Bank Polski  (WAR:PKO) 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.


PKO Bank Polski Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


PKO Bank Polski Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PKO Bank Polski'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.

PKO Bank Polski Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

PKO Bank Polski Annual Data
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Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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PKO Bank Polski Quarterly Data
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WAR:PKO vs PNC: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, PKO Bank Polski'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.


PKO Bank Polski Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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


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PKO Bank Polski 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=109.66/19.32
=5.68

* 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.

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

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

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=6.216/163.0700*163.0700
=6.216

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 163.0700.

PKO Bank Polski Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 2.626 99.552 4.301
201609 2.395 99.064 3.942
201612 2.360 100.366 3.834
201703 2.410 101.018 3.890
201706 2.581 101.180 4.160
201709 2.572 101.343 4.139
201712 2.582 102.564 4.105
201803 2.597 102.564 4.129
201806 2.703 103.378 4.264
201809 2.739 103.378 4.321
201812 2.770 103.785 4.352
201903 2.827 104.274 4.421
201906 2.869 105.983 4.414
201909 2.978 105.983 4.582
201912 3.022 107.123 4.600
202003 2.897 109.076 4.331
202006 2.863 109.402 4.267
202009 2.841 109.320 4.238
202012 3.065 109.565 4.562
202103 2.861 112.658 4.141
202106 2.998 113.960 4.290
202109 3.004 115.588 4.238
202112 3.257 119.088 4.460
202203 3.622 125.031 4.724
202206 4.000 131.705 4.953
202209 1.809 135.531 2.177
202212 4.430 139.113 5.193
202303 4.482 145.950 5.008
202306 4.651 147.009 5.159
202309 4.957 146.113 5.532
202312 5.295 147.741 5.844
202403 5.517 149.044 6.036
202406 5.416 150.997 5.849
202409 5.877 153.439 6.246
202412 6.296 154.660 6.638
202503 6.103 157.021 6.338
202506 6.282 157.509 6.504
202509 6.269 158.000 6.470
202512 6.163 158.320 6.348
202603 6.216 163.070 6.216

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 5.68 mean?
PKO Bank Polski (WAR:PKO) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 5.68 as of Aug. 06, 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 PKO Bank Polski and its competitors. This is 52% above median its historical median of 3.74. Over the past decade, PKO Bank Polski's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.65 to 5.84. According to the industry distribution chart, PKO Bank Polski ranks #1059 out of 1299 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 81.5%.
Is PKO Bank Polski's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
PKO Bank Polski's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 5.68 is 52% above median its 10-year median of 3.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.65 to a high of 5.84. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.41. PKO Bank Polski's value of 5.68 is 66.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PKO Bank Polski ranks #1059 out of 1299 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, PKO Bank Polski has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PKO Bank Polski's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to PNC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, PKO Bank Polski ranks #1059 out of 1299 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places PKO Bank Polski in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.41. PKO Bank Polski's value of 5.68 is 66.6% above this benchmark. Historically, PKO Bank Polski's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.65 to 5.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.74 vs. the industry median of 3.41, PKO Bank Polski 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 1,299 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. PKO Bank Polski's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 5.68 is 66.6% 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 PKO Bank Polski 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. PKO Bank Polski's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.68, which is 52% above median its own 10-year median of 3.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PKO Bank Polski stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PKO Bank Polski (WAR:PKO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł72.46, compared to a current price of zł109.66 — trading 51.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.68, which is 52% above median its 10-year median of 3.74 and 66.6% above the Banks industry median of 3.41. PKO Bank Polski's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 7 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 PKO Bank Polski (WAR:PKO), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.68 as of Aug. 06, 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 PKO Bank Polski (WAR:PKO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PKO Bank Polski stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of zł109.66 is trading 51.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of zł72.46. GuruFocus considers PKO Bank Polski to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WAR:PKO:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 5.68 (52% above median its 10-year median of 3.74)
  • GF Value™: zł72.46 vs. price of zł109.66 (51.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 66.6% above the Banks median (#1059 of 1299)

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


PKO Bank Polski Business Description

Address Swietokrzyska 36, Warsaw, POL, 00-116
PKO Bank Polski SA is a universal banking group operating predominantly in Poland. Its various products and service offerings include retail deposits, mortgage loans, consumer finance, corporate deposits, corporate loans, and asset management, among others. The majority of its net revenue is net interest income, overwhelmingly derived from customer loans. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in three main segments: Retail, Corporate and Investment, and Transfer Center and Other. Maximum revenue is generated from the Retail segment, which offers various services to individuals as part of retail, private, and mortgage banking, and to legal entities as part of corporate banking.
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