Standard Chartered Bank Kenya (NAI:SCBK) Book Value per Share: KES184.79 (As of Mar. 2026)

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NAI:SCBK Standard Chartered Bank Kenya Ltd NAI:SCBK
83 GF Score
Price KES338.75
GF Value KES202.73
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Standard Chartered Bank Kenya Book Value per Share?

Standard Chartered Bank Kenya NAI:SCBK +1.12% 83 Book Value per Share is KES184.79 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NAI:SCBK with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of KES202.73 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Standard Chartered Bank Kenya's book value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was KES184.79.

During the past 12 months, Standard Chartered Bank Kenya's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -8.20% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.70% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.80% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.20% 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 Standard Chartered Bank Kenya was 25.20% per year. The lowest was 2.30% per year. And the median was 6.40% per year.

Standard Chartered Bank Kenya's current price is KES338.75. Its book value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was KES184.79. Hence, today's PB Ratio of Standard Chartered Bank Kenya is 1.83.

During the past 13 years, the highest P/B Ratio of Standard Chartered Bank Kenya was 2.07. The lowest was 0.83. And the median was 1.37.


Standard Chartered Bank Kenya  (NAI:SCBK) 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.


Standard Chartered Bank Kenya Book Value per Share Related Terms


Standard Chartered Bank Kenya Book Value per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Standard Chartered Bank Kenya'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.

Standard Chartered Bank Kenya Book Value per Share Chart

Standard Chartered Bank Kenya Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Book Value per Share
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Standard Chartered Bank Kenya 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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Standard Chartered Bank Kenya Book Value per Share Competitor Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Standard Chartered Bank Kenya'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.


Standard Chartered Bank Kenya PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Standard Chartered Bank Kenya's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Standard Chartered Bank Kenya's PB Ratio falls into.


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Standard Chartered Bank Kenya Book Value per Share Calculation

Standard Chartered Bank Kenya'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)
=(66,320-280)/378
=174.78

Standard Chartered Bank Kenya'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)
=(69,825-0)/378
=184.79

* 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 KES184.79 mean?
Standard Chartered Bank Kenya (NAI:SCBK) has a Book Value per Share of KES184.79 as of Mar. 2026. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Standard Chartered Bank Kenya and its competitors.
Is Standard Chartered Bank Kenya's Book Value per Share too high?
Standard Chartered Bank Kenya's current Book Value per Share is KES184.79. Overall, Standard Chartered Bank Kenya has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Standard Chartered Bank Kenya's Book Value per Share compare to competitors?
Standard Chartered Bank Kenya's Book Value per Share of KES184.79 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 Standard Chartered Bank Kenya and its competitors. Standard Chartered Bank Kenya's current Book Value per Share is KES184.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Standard Chartered Bank Kenya stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Standard Chartered Bank Kenya (NAI:SCBK) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES202.73, compared to a current price of KES338.75 — trading 67.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Book Value per Share is KES184.79. Standard Chartered Bank Kenya's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 7 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 Standard Chartered Bank Kenya (NAI:SCBK), the current Book Value per Share is KES184.79 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 Standard Chartered Bank Kenya (NAI:SCBK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Standard Chartered Bank Kenya stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KES338.75 is trading 67.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES202.73. GuruFocus considers Standard Chartered Bank Kenya to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NAI:SCBK:

  • Book Value per Share: KES184.79
  • GF Value™: KES202.73 vs. price of KES338.75 (67.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Standard Chartered Bank Kenya Business Description

Address 48 Westlands Road, P.O. Box 30003, Nairobi, KEN, 00100
Standard Chartered Bank Kenya Ltd offers a variety of local and foreign currency banking solutions to meet its clients' transactional, borrowing, and investment needs. It has a diversified portfolio cutting across select sectors that include business services, manufacturing, wholesale and retail trade, transport and communication, real estate, agriculture, energy, and water. The company's segments are mainly Corporate and Investment Banking; Wealth and Retail Banking; Central and Other items.
83GF Score

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