Commercial Bank Of Kuwait (KUW:CBK) Book Value per Share: KWD0.38 (As of Mar. 2026)

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KUW:CBK Commercial Bank Of Kuwait KUW:CBK
22 GF Score
Price KWD0.51
GF Value KWD0.60
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Commercial Bank Of Kuwait Book Value per Share?

Commercial Bank Of Kuwait KUW:CBK 22 Book Value per Share is KWD0.38 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KUW:CBK with a GF Score™ of 22/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.60 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Commercial Bank Of Kuwait's book value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD0.38.

During the past 12 months, Commercial Bank Of Kuwait's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -2.30% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.80% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.40% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.70% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the book value growth rate using book value per share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Commercial Bank Of Kuwait was 8.30% per year. The lowest was -56.40% per year. And the median was 2.50% per year.

Commercial Bank Of Kuwait's current price is KWD0.508. Its book value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD0.38. Hence, today's PB Ratio of Commercial Bank Of Kuwait is 1.33.

During the past 13 years, the highest P/B Ratio of Commercial Bank Of Kuwait was 2.09. The lowest was 0.82. And the median was 1.35.

Good Sign:

Commercial Bank Of Kuwait stock PB Ratio (=1.33) is close to 3-year low of 1.2.


Commercial Bank Of Kuwait  (KUW:CBK) Book Value per Share Explanation

Usually a company's book value and Tangible Book per Share may not reflect its true value. The assets may be carried on the balance sheets at the original cost minus depreciation. This may underestimate the true economic values of the assets. It also may over-estimate their true economic value because the assets can become obsolete.

For financial companies such as banks and insurance companies, their assets may be reported in current market value of the assets owned. Book values of financial companies are more accurate indicator of the economic value of the company.


Commercial Bank Of Kuwait Book Value per Share Related Terms


Commercial Bank Of Kuwait Book Value per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Commercial Bank Of Kuwait's Book Value per Share 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.

Commercial Bank Of Kuwait Book Value per Share Chart

Commercial Bank Of Kuwait Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Book Value per Share
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Commercial Bank Of Kuwait Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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KUW:CBK vs PNC, USB: Book Value per Share Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Commercial Bank Of Kuwait's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 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.


Commercial Bank Of Kuwait PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Commercial Bank Of Kuwait's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Commercial Bank Of Kuwait's PB Ratio falls into.


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Commercial Bank Of Kuwait Book Value per Share Calculation

Commercial Bank Of Kuwait's Book Value Per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(784.2-0.0)/1,973.3
=0.40

Commercial Bank Of Kuwait's Book Value Per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(756.7-0.0)/1,973.3
=0.38

* 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.

Theoretically it is what the shareholders will receive if the company is liquidated. Total Stockholders Equity is a balance sheet item and equal to Total Assets less Total Liabilities of the company.

Book value may include intangible items which may come from the company's past acquisitions. Book value less intangibles is called Tangible Book.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Book Value per Share →
What does a Book Value per Share of KWD0.38 mean?
Commercial Bank Of Kuwait (KUW:CBK) has a Book Value per Share of KWD0.38 as of Mar. 2026. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Commercial Bank Of Kuwait and its competitors.
Is Commercial Bank Of Kuwait's Book Value per Share too high?
Commercial Bank Of Kuwait's current Book Value per Share is KWD0.38. Overall, Commercial Bank Of Kuwait has a GF Score™ of 22/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Commercial Bank Of Kuwait's Book Value per Share compare to PNC and USB?
Commercial Bank Of Kuwait's Book Value per Share of KWD0.38 can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Book Value per Share for a Banks company?
A good Book Value per Share depends on the Banks industry context. However, Book Value per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Book Value per Share mean?
A high Book Value per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Commercial Bank Of Kuwait and its competitors. Commercial Bank Of Kuwait's current Book Value per Share is KWD0.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Commercial Bank Of Kuwait stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Commercial Bank Of Kuwait (KUW:CBK) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.60, compared to a current price of KWD0.51 — trading 15.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Book Value per Share is KWD0.38. Commercial Bank Of Kuwait's overall GF Score™ is 22/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Book Value per Share calculated?
Book Value per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Commercial Bank Of Kuwait (KUW:CBK), the current Book Value per Share is KWD0.38 as of Mar. 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 Commercial Bank Of Kuwait (KUW:CBK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Commercial Bank Of Kuwait stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of KWD0.51 is trading 15.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.60. GuruFocus considers Commercial Bank Of Kuwait to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for KUW:CBK:

  • Book Value per Share: KWD0.38
  • GF Value™: KWD0.60 vs. price of KWD0.51 (15.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 22/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Commercial Bank Of Kuwait Business Description

Address Mubarak Al Kabeer Street, P.O. Box 2861, Safat, Kuwait, KWT, 13029
Commercial Bank Of Kuwait is a financial institution engaged in the provision of banking and financial services. The bank operates through two segments: Corporate and Retail Banking, which provides lending, deposit, and related banking services to corporate and individual customers; and Treasury and Investment Banking, which includes money market activities, foreign exchange, treasury instruments, and brokerage services.
22GF Score

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