GFH Bank BSC (KUW:GFH) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.73 (As of Aug. 24, 2026) — 80% Above Median

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KUW:GFH GFH Bank BSC KUW:GFH
37 GF Score
Price KWD0.17
GF Value KWD0.14
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is GFH Bank BSC Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

GFH Bank BSC KUW:GFH +1.76% 37 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.73 as of Aug. 24, 2026, which is 80% above its 10-year median of 0.96. GuruFocus rates KUW:GFH with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.14 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,280 Banks companies, GFH Bank BSC ranks worse than 67.27% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-24), GFH Bank BSC's current share price is KWD0.173. GFH Bank BSC's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was KWD0.10. GFH Bank BSC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.73.

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

KUW:GFH' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.25   Med: 0.96   Max: 1.95
Current: 1.62

During the past years, GFH Bank BSC's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.95. The lowest was 0.25. And the median was 0.96.

KUW:GFH's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
67.27% of 1280 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.28 vs KUW:GFH: 1.62

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.

GFH Bank BSC's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was KWD0.090. 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 KWD0.10 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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GFH Bank BSC  (KUW:GFH) 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.


GFH Bank BSC Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


GFH Bank BSC Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for GFH Bank BSC'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.

GFH Bank BSC Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

GFH Bank BSC 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 0.64 0.89 0.82 1.04 1.92

GFH Bank BSC 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 1.04 1.45 1.92 1.43 1.75

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

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, GFH Bank BSC'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.


GFH Bank BSC Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where GFH Bank BSC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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GFH Bank BSC 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.

GFH Bank BSC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.173/0.10
=1.73

* 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.

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

For example, GFH Bank BSC'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)
=0.09/333.9520*333.9520
=0.090

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

GFH Bank BSC Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 0.066 241.428 0.091
201612 0.085 241.432 0.118
201703 0.082 243.801 0.112
201706 0.107 244.955 0.146
201709 0.086 246.819 0.116
201712 0.090 246.524 0.122
201803 0.094 249.554 0.126
201806 0.096 251.989 0.127
201809 0.089 252.439 0.118
201812 0.086 251.233 0.114
201903 0.086 254.202 0.113
201906 0.085 256.143 0.111
201909 0.094 256.759 0.122
201912 0.088 256.974 0.114
202003 0.000 258.115 0.000
202006 0.075 257.797 0.097
202009 0.077 260.280 0.099
202012 0.080 260.474 0.103
202103 0.081 264.877 0.102
202106 0.082 271.696 0.101
202109 0.082 274.310 0.100
202112 0.082 278.802 0.098
202203 0.089 287.504 0.103
202206 0.087 296.311 0.098
202209 0.085 296.808 0.096
202212 0.088 296.797 0.099
202303 0.084 301.836 0.093
202306 0.087 305.109 0.095
202309 0.088 307.789 0.095
202312 0.088 306.746 0.096
202403 0.082 312.332 0.088
202406 0.079 314.175 0.084
202409 0.085 315.301 0.090
202412 0.085 315.605 0.090
202503 0.079 319.799 0.082
202506 0.085 322.561 0.088
202509 0.088 324.800 0.090
202512 0.090 324.054 0.093
202603 0.081 330.213 0.082
202606 0.090 333.952 0.090

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 1.73 mean?
GFH Bank BSC (KUW:GFH) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.73 as of Aug. 24, 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 GFH Bank BSC and its competitors. This is 80% above median its historical median of 0.96. Over the past decade, GFH Bank BSC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.25 to 1.95. According to the industry distribution chart, GFH Bank BSC ranks #861 out of 1280 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 67.3%.
Is GFH Bank BSC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
GFH Bank BSC's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.73 is 80% above median its 10-year median of 0.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.25 to a high of 1.95. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28. GFH Bank BSC's value of 1.73 is 35.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GFH Bank BSC ranks #861 out of 1280 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, GFH Bank BSC has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GFH Bank BSC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to PNC and USB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, GFH Bank BSC ranks #861 out of 1280 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places GFH Bank BSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28. GFH Bank BSC's value of 1.73 is 35.2% above this benchmark. Historically, GFH Bank BSC's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.25 to 1.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.96 vs. the industry median of 1.28, GFH Bank BSC 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 a Banks company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Banks companies is 1.28, based on 1,280 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. GFH Bank BSC's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.73 is 35.2% 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 GFH Bank BSC 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. GFH Bank BSC's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.73, which is 80% above median its own 10-year median of 0.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GFH Bank BSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GFH Bank BSC (KUW:GFH) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.14, compared to a current price of KWD0.17 — trading 23.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.73, which is 80% above median its 10-year median of 0.96 and 35.2% above the Banks industry median of 1.28. GFH Bank BSC'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 GFH Bank BSC (KUW:GFH), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.73 as of Aug. 24, 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 GFH Bank BSC (KUW:GFH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GFH Bank BSC stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KWD0.17 is trading 23.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.14. GuruFocus considers GFH Bank BSC to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KUW:GFH:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.73 (80% above median its 10-year median of 0.96)
  • GF Value™: KWD0.14 vs. price of KWD0.17 (23.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 37/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 35.2% above the Banks median (#861 of 1280)

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


GFH Bank BSC Business Description

Address Road: 4626, 2nd Floor, Bahrain Harbors, Block: 346, Manama, BHR
GFH Bank BSC is a regional financial institution that provides banking and investment solutions across its key business lines, including Wealth and Investment Management, Credit and Financing, and Treasury and Proprietary Investments.
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