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Kuwait Finance HouseKUW:KFH +0.39%46 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.09 as of Sep. 02, 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 3.25. GuruFocus rates KUW:KFH with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.83 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,275 Banks companies, Kuwait Finance House ranks worse than 93.33% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kuwait Finance House's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
KUW:KFH'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.26 Med: 3.25 Max: 4.54
Current: 3.15
During the past years, Kuwait Finance House's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.54. The lowest was 2.26. And the median was 3.25.
KUW:KFH's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than 93.33% of 1275
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.27
vs KUW:KFH: 3.15
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.
Kuwait Finance House's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was KWD0.339. 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 KWD0.25 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.
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Kuwait Finance House (KUW:KFH) 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.
Kuwait Finance House Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Kuwait Finance House Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kuwait Finance House'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.
Kuwait Finance House Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart
KUW:KFH vs JPM, BAC, WFC: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Banks - Diversified subindustry, Kuwait Finance House'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.
Kuwait Finance House Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Kuwait Finance House's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kuwait Finance House's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Kuwait Finance House 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 3.09 mean?
Kuwait Finance House (KUW:KFH) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.09 as of Sep. 02, 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 Kuwait Finance House and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.25. Over the past decade, Kuwait Finance House's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.26 to 4.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Kuwait Finance House ranks #1190 out of 1275 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 93.3%.
Is Kuwait Finance House's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Kuwait Finance House's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.09 is near median its 10-year median of 3.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.26 to a high of 4.54. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Kuwait Finance House's value of 3.09 is 143.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kuwait Finance House ranks #1190 out of 1275 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kuwait Finance House has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kuwait Finance House's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to JPM and BAC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Kuwait Finance House ranks #1190 out of 1275 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Kuwait Finance House in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Kuwait Finance House's value of 3.09 is 143.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Kuwait Finance House's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.26 to 4.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.25 vs. the industry median of 1.27, Kuwait Finance House 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 1.27, based on 1,275 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. Kuwait Finance House's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.09 is 143.3% 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 Kuwait Finance House and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kuwait Finance House's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.09, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kuwait Finance House stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait Finance House (KUW:KFH) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.83, compared to a current price of KWD0.77 — trading 6.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.09, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.25 and 143.3% above the Banks industry median of 1.27. Kuwait Finance House's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 6 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 Kuwait Finance House (KUW:KFH), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.09 as of Sep. 02, 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 Kuwait Finance House (KUW:KFH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait Finance House stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of KWD0.77 is trading 6.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.83.
GuruFocus considers Kuwait Finance House to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KUW:KFH:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.09 (near median its 10-year median of 3.25)
GF Value™: KWD0.83 vs. price of KWD0.77 (6.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 143.3% above the Banks median (#1190 of 1275)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:KFH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kuwait Finance House is an Islamic banking institution. It provides a range of banking Sharia-compliant products and services which include real estate, trade finance, investment portfolios, commercial, retail, and corporate banking. The company's segments are Treasury, Investment, Retail & Private Banking, and Corporates Banking. The Treasury and Corporate Banking gains maximum revenue, and it operates in Kuwait, Middle East, European, and others.
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