Burgan BankK (KUW:BURG) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.66 (As of Aug. 22, 2026) — Near Median

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KUW:BURG Burgan Bank SAK KUW:BURG
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Price KWD0.19
GF Value KWD0.21
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Burgan BankK Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Burgan BankK KUW:BURG +0.53% 29 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.66 as of Aug. 22, 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 0.66. GuruFocus rates KUW:BURG with a GF Score™ of 29/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.21 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,281 Banks companies, Burgan BankK ranks better than 81.97% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-22), Burgan BankK's current share price is KWD0.191. Burgan BankK's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was KWD0.29. Burgan BankK's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.66.

The historical rank and industry rank for Burgan BankK's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

KUW:BURG' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.11   Med: 0.66   Max: 0.97
Current: 0.65

During the past years, Burgan BankK's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.97. The lowest was 0.11. And the median was 0.66.

KUW:BURG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
81.97% of 1281 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.28 vs KUW:BURG: 0.65

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.

Burgan BankK's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was KWD0.258. 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 KWD0.29 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Burgan BankK  (KUW:BURG) 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.


Burgan BankK Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Burgan BankK Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Burgan BankK'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.

Burgan BankK Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Burgan BankK 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 0.77 0.66 0.53 0.55 0.72

Burgan BankK Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 0.90 0.79 0.72 0.69 0.63

KUW:BURG vs PNC, USB: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Burgan BankK'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.


Burgan BankK Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Burgan BankK's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Burgan BankK's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Burgan BankK 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.

Burgan BankK's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.191/0.29
=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.

Burgan BankK's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Burgan BankK's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=0.258/333.9520*333.9520
=0.258

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Burgan BankK Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 0.239 241.428 0.331
201612 0.247 241.432 0.342
201703 0.247 243.801 0.338
201706 0.252 244.955 0.344
201709 0.254 246.819 0.344
201712 0.251 246.524 0.340
201803 0.250 249.554 0.335
201806 0.257 251.989 0.341
201809 0.235 252.439 0.311
201812 0.249 251.233 0.331
201903 0.243 254.202 0.319
201906 0.248 256.143 0.323
201909 0.250 256.759 0.325
201912 0.251 256.974 0.326
202003 0.251 258.115 0.325
202006 0.240 257.797 0.311
202009 0.238 260.280 0.305
202012 0.233 260.474 0.299
202103 0.231 264.877 0.291
202106 0.230 271.696 0.283
202109 0.233 274.310 0.284
202112 0.223 278.802 0.267
202203 0.224 287.504 0.260
202206 0.224 296.311 0.252
202209 0.227 296.808 0.255
202212 0.225 296.797 0.253
202303 0.233 301.836 0.258
202306 0.223 305.109 0.244
202309 0.230 307.789 0.250
202312 0.255 306.746 0.278
202403 0.251 312.332 0.268
202406 0.252 314.175 0.268
202409 0.256 315.301 0.271
202412 0.257 315.605 0.272
202503 0.255 319.799 0.266
202506 0.257 322.561 0.266
202509 0.261 324.800 0.268
202512 0.261 324.054 0.269
202603 0.254 330.213 0.257
202606 0.258 333.952 0.258

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?
Burgan BankK (KUW:BURG) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.66 as of Aug. 22, 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 Burgan BankK and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.66. Over the past decade, Burgan BankK's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.11 to 0.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Burgan BankK ranks #231 out of 1281 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 18%.
Is Burgan BankK's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Burgan BankK's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.66 is near median its 10-year median of 0.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.11 to a high of 0.97. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28. Burgan BankK's value of 0.66 is 48.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Burgan BankK ranks #231 out of 1281 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Burgan BankK has a GF Score™ of 29/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Burgan BankK's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to PNC and USB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Burgan BankK ranks #231 out of 1281 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Burgan BankK in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28. Burgan BankK's value of 0.66 is 48.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Burgan BankK's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.11 to 0.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.66 vs. the industry median of 1.28, Burgan BankK 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 a Banks company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Banks companies is 1.28, based on 1,281 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. Burgan BankK's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.66 is 48.4% 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 Burgan BankK and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Burgan BankK's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.66, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Burgan BankK stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Burgan BankK (KUW:BURG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.21, compared to a current price of KWD0.19 — trading 9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.66, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.66 and 48.4% below the Banks industry median of 1.28. Burgan BankK's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 with 3 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 Burgan BankK (KUW:BURG), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.66 as of Aug. 22, 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 Burgan BankK (KUW:BURG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Burgan BankK stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of KWD0.19 is trading 9% below its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.21. GuruFocus considers Burgan BankK to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for KUW:BURG:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.66 (near median its 10-year median of 0.66)
  • GF Value™: KWD0.21 vs. price of KWD0.19 (9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 29/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 48.4% below the Banks median (#231 of 1281)

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


Burgan BankK Business Description

Address Abdulla Al-Ahmad Street, Block 1, P.O. Box 5389, Building No. 22, Al Sharq, Safat, Kuwait, KWT, 12170
Burgan Bank SAK is a Kuwait-based banking entity. Domestically, the company operates in the following business segments: Corporate and Consumer banking, Treasury, FI and Investment banking, and Central Office. In addition, all of its operations outside Kuwait are classified as International. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Corporate and Consumer banking segment, which provides comprehensive products and services to corporate and individual customers, including lending, deposits, trade services, foreign exchange, advisory services, credit and debit cards, and others. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from its business in Kuwait, and also has its presence Internationally.
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