Watania International Holding PJSC (DFM:WATANIA) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.66 (As of Aug. 07, 2026) — Near Median

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DFM:WATANIA Watania International Holding PJSC DFM:WATANIA
37 GF Score
Price د.إ0.66
GF Value د.إ0.66
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Watania International Holding PJSC Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Watania International Holding PJSC DFM:WATANIA -1.49% 37 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.66 as of Aug. 07, 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 0.72. GuruFocus rates DFM:WATANIA with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of د.إ0.66 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 416 Insurance companies, Watania International Holding PJSC ranks better than 82.69% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-07), Watania International Holding PJSC's current share price is د.إ0.663. Watania International Holding PJSC's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was د.إ1.01. Watania International Holding PJSC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.66.

The historical rank and industry rank for Watania International Holding PJSC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

DFM:WATANIA' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.57   Med: 0.72   Max: 1.68
Current: 0.63

During the past years, Watania International Holding PJSC's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.68. The lowest was 0.57. And the median was 0.72.

DFM:WATANIA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
82.69% of 416 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 1.405 vs DFM:WATANIA: 0.63

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 PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Watania International Holding PJSC's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was د.إ1.025. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is د.إ1.01 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Watania International Holding PJSC  (DFM:WATANIA) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value 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 PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Watania International Holding PJSC Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Watania International Holding PJSC Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Watania International Holding PJSC's Cyclically Adjusted PB 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.

Watania International Holding PJSC Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Watania International Holding PJSC Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.59 0.82 0.68 0.76 0.70

Watania International Holding PJSC Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB 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 0.72 0.68 0.72 0.70 0.64

DFM:WATANIA vs BRK.A, AIG, HIG: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Insurance - Diversified subindustry, Watania International Holding PJSC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted 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.


Watania International Holding PJSC Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Insurance Industry

For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Watania International Holding PJSC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Watania International Holding PJSC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Watania International Holding PJSC Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB 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 PB Ratio.

Watania International Holding PJSC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.663/1.01
=0.66

* 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.

Watania International Holding PJSC's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Watania International Holding PJSC's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=1.025/330.2130*330.2130
=1.025

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Watania International Holding PJSC Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 0.452 241.018 0.619
201609 0.479 241.428 0.655
201612 0.513 241.432 0.702
201703 0.536 243.801 0.726
201706 0.729 244.955 0.983
201709 0.756 246.819 1.011
201712 0.774 246.524 1.037
201803 0.793 249.554 1.049
201806 0.805 251.989 1.055
201809 0.828 252.439 1.083
201812 0.819 251.233 1.076
201903 0.833 254.202 1.082
201906 0.826 256.143 1.065
201909 0.838 256.759 1.078
201912 0.851 256.974 1.094
202003 0.868 258.115 1.110
202006 0.888 257.797 1.137
202009 0.955 260.280 1.212
202012 0.970 260.474 1.230
202103 1.018 264.877 1.269
202106 0.967 271.696 1.175
202109 0.975 274.310 1.174
202112 1.065 278.802 1.261
202203 1.053 287.504 1.209
202206 0.940 296.311 1.048
202209 0.897 296.808 0.998
202212 0.840 296.797 0.935
202303 0.838 301.836 0.917
202306 0.834 305.109 0.903
202309 0.823 307.789 0.883
202312 0.865 306.746 0.931
202403 0.905 312.332 0.957
202406 0.908 314.175 0.954
202409 0.895 315.301 0.937
202412 0.881 315.605 0.922
202503 0.905 319.799 0.934
202506 0.940 322.561 0.962
202509 0.991 324.800 1.008
202512 1.047 324.054 1.067
202603 1.025 330.213 1.025

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book 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 PB Ratio of 0.66 mean?
Watania International Holding PJSC (DFM:WATANIA) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.66 as of Aug. 07, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Watania International Holding PJSC and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.72. Over the past decade, Watania International Holding PJSC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.57 to 1.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Watania International Holding PJSC ranks #72 out of 416 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 17.3%.
Is Watania International Holding PJSC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Watania International Holding PJSC's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.66 is near median its 10-year median of 0.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.57 to a high of 1.68. The Insurance industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.41. Watania International Holding PJSC's value of 0.66 is 53% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Watania International Holding PJSC ranks #72 out of 416 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Watania International Holding PJSC has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Watania International Holding PJSC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to BRK.A and AIG?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Watania International Holding PJSC ranks #72 out of 416 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Watania International Holding PJSC in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.41. Watania International Holding PJSC's value of 0.66 is 53% below this benchmark. Historically, Watania International Holding PJSC's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.57 to 1.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.72 vs. the industry median of 1.41, Watania International Holding PJSC 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 PB Ratio for an Insurance company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Insurance companies is 1.41, based on 416 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Watania International Holding PJSC's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.66 is 53% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Watania International Holding PJSC and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Watania International Holding PJSC's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.66, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Watania International Holding PJSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Watania International Holding PJSC (DFM:WATANIA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is د.إ0.66, compared to a current price of د.إ0.66 — trading 0.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.66, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.72 and 53% below the Insurance industry median of 1.41. Watania International Holding PJSC's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 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 PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Watania International Holding PJSC (DFM:WATANIA), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.66 as of Aug. 07, 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 Watania International Holding PJSC (DFM:WATANIA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Watania International Holding PJSC stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of د.إ0.66 is trading 0.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of د.إ0.66. GuruFocus considers Watania International Holding PJSC to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for DFM:WATANIA:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.66 (near median its 10-year median of 0.72)
  • GF Value™: د.إ0.66 vs. price of د.إ0.66 (0.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 37/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 53% below the Insurance median (#72 of 416)

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


Watania International Holding PJSC Business Description

Address The Galleries, Building 2, Level 13, Downtown Jebel Ali, Dubai, ARE
Watania International Holding PJSC is an Investment holding company. The principal activity of the company includes investment in subsidiaries and securities such as agricultural, commercial, educational, energy, industrial, technological, and tourist enterprises & management, outer space projects, health care, sports, and water enterprises & development, oil & natural gas projects. The company's segments include: General takaful; Group family; and Family. It derives maximum revenue from General Takaful segment.
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