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First Takaful Insurance Co KCSCKUW:FTI +0.48%16 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.61 as of Aug. 31, 2026, which is 61% above its 10-year median of 1.62. GuruFocus rates KUW:FTI with a GF Score™ of 16/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.18 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 410 Insurance companies, First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC ranks worse than 80.24% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
KUW:FTI'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.35 Med: 1.62 Max: 3.29
Current: 2.76
During the past years, First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.29. The lowest was 0.35. And the median was 1.62.
KUW:FTI's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than 80.24% of 410
companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 1.41
vs KUW:FTI: 2.76
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.
First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was KWD0.091. 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 KWD0.08 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.
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First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC (KUW:FTI) 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.
First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart
KUW:FTI vs BRK.A, AIG, HIG: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Insurance - Diversified subindustry, First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC'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.
First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC 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.
* 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.
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 2.61 mean?
First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC (KUW:FTI) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.61 as of Aug. 31, 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 First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC and its competitors. This is 61% above median its historical median of 1.62. Over the past decade, First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.35 to 3.29. According to the industry distribution chart, First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC ranks #329 out of 410 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 80.2%.
Is First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.61 is 61% above median its 10-year median of 1.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.35 to a high of 3.29. The Insurance industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.41. First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC's value of 2.61 is 85.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC ranks #329 out of 410 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC has a GF Score™ of 16/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to BRK.A and AIG?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC ranks #329 out of 410 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.41. First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC's value of 2.61 is 85.1% above this benchmark. Historically, First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.35 to 3.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.62 vs. the industry median of 1.41, First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC 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 PB Ratio for an Insurance company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Insurance companies is 1.41, based on 410 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. First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.61 is 85.1% 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 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 First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC 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. First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.61, which is 61% above median its own 10-year median of 1.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC (KUW:FTI) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.18, compared to a current price of KWD0.21 — trading 16.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.61, which is 61% above median its 10-year median of 1.62 and 85.1% above the Insurance industry median of 1.41. First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC's overall GF Score™ is 16/100 with 1 warning sign 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 First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC (KUW:FTI), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.61 as of Aug. 31, 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 First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC (KUW:FTI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of KWD0.21 is trading 16.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.18.
GuruFocus considers First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KUW:FTI:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.61 (61% above median its 10-year median of 1.62)
GF Value™: KWD0.18 vs. price of KWD0.21 (16.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 85.1% above the Insurance median (#329 of 410)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:FTI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC is engaged in carrying out all types of insurance takaful activities and related activities, including insurance and reinsurance, and investing the funds available to the company in various activities. The company's product line consists of life and medical, fire and general accidents, motor, marine, and aviation. Geographically, the company provides its services only to the Kuwait market.
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