KFIC Invest Co (KUW:KFIC) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.02 (As of Aug. 24, 2026) — 42% Above Median

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KUW:KFIC KFIC Invest Co KUW:KFIC
29 GF Score
Price KWD0.18
GF Value KWD0.24
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is KFIC Invest Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

KFIC Invest Co KUW:KFIC -1.61% 29 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.02 as of Aug. 24, 2026, which is 42% above its 10-year median of 0.72. GuruFocus rates KUW:KFIC with a GF Score™ of 29/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.24 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 79 Diversified Financial Services companies, KFIC Invest Co ranks better than 55.7% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-24), KFIC Invest Co's current share price is KWD0.183. KFIC Invest Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was KWD0.18. KFIC Invest Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.02.

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

KUW:KFIC' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.41   Med: 0.72   Max: 1.25
Current: 1.04

During the past years, KFIC Invest Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.25. The lowest was 0.41. And the median was 0.72.

KUW:KFIC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
55.7% of 79 companies
in the Diversified Financial Services industry
Industry Median: 1.18 vs KUW:KFIC: 1.04

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.

KFIC Invest Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was KWD0.098. 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 KWD0.18 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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KFIC Invest Co  (KUW:KFIC) 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.


KFIC Invest Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


KFIC Invest Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for KFIC Invest Co'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.

KFIC Invest Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

KFIC Invest Co 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 0.00 0.00 0.52 0.91 0.82

KFIC Invest Co 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 1.02 0.80 0.82 0.72 0.76

KUW:KFIC vs FRHC, VOYA: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Financial Conglomerates subindustry, KFIC Invest Co'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.


KFIC Invest Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Diversified Financial Services Industry

For the Diversified Financial Services industry and Financial Services sector, KFIC Invest Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where KFIC Invest Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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KFIC Invest Co 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.

KFIC Invest Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.183/0.18
=1.02

* 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.

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

For example, KFIC Invest Co'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)
=0.098/333.9520*333.9520
=0.098

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

KFIC Invest Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 0.000 241.428 0.000
201612 0.156 241.432 0.216
201703 0.000 243.801 0.000
201706 0.000 244.955 0.000
201709 0.158 246.819 0.214
201712 0.157 246.524 0.213
201803 0.159 249.554 0.213
201806 0.160 251.989 0.212
201809 0.160 252.439 0.212
201812 0.158 251.233 0.210
201903 0.159 254.202 0.209
201906 0.160 256.143 0.209
201909 0.161 256.759 0.209
201912 0.160 256.974 0.208
202003 0.155 258.115 0.201
202006 0.151 257.797 0.196
202009 0.155 260.280 0.199
202012 0.168 260.474 0.215
202103 0.168 264.877 0.212
202106 0.170 271.696 0.209
202109 0.176 274.310 0.214
202112 0.169 278.802 0.202
202203 0.170 287.504 0.197
202206 0.170 296.311 0.192
202209 0.170 296.808 0.191
202212 0.167 296.797 0.188
202303 0.166 301.836 0.184
202306 0.162 305.109 0.177
202309 0.163 307.789 0.177
202312 0.120 306.746 0.131
202403 0.117 312.332 0.125
202406 0.119 314.175 0.126
202409 0.119 315.301 0.126
202412 0.105 315.605 0.111
202503 0.115 319.799 0.120
202506 0.116 322.561 0.120
202509 0.118 324.800 0.121
202512 0.122 324.054 0.126
202603 0.121 330.213 0.122
202606 0.098 333.952 0.098

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 1.02 mean?
KFIC Invest Co (KUW:KFIC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.02 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 KFIC Invest Co and its competitors. This is 42% above median its historical median of 0.72. Over the past decade, KFIC Invest Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.41 to 1.25. According to the industry distribution chart, KFIC Invest Co ranks #35 out of 79 companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry, placing it in the top 44.3%.
Is KFIC Invest Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
KFIC Invest Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.02 is 42% above median its 10-year median of 0.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.41 to a high of 1.25. The Diversified Financial Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.18. KFIC Invest Co's value of 1.02 is 13.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KFIC Invest Co ranks #35 out of 79 companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, KFIC Invest Co has a GF Score™ of 29/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KFIC Invest Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to FRHC and VOYA?
According to the Diversified Financial Services industry distribution chart, KFIC Invest Co ranks #35 out of 79 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts KFIC Invest Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.18. KFIC Invest Co's value of 1.02 is 13.6% below this benchmark. Historically, KFIC Invest Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.41 to 1.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.72 vs. the industry median of 1.18, KFIC Invest Co 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 Diversified Financial Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Diversified Financial Services companies is 1.18, based on 79 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. KFIC Invest Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.02 is 13.6% 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 KFIC Invest Co and its competitors. For the Diversified Financial Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KFIC Invest Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.02, which is 42% above 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 KFIC Invest Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KFIC Invest Co (KUW:KFIC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.24, compared to a current price of KWD0.18 — trading 23.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.02, which is 42% above median its 10-year median of 0.72 and 13.6% below the Diversified Financial Services industry median of 1.18. KFIC Invest Co's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 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 KFIC Invest Co (KUW:KFIC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.02 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 KFIC Invest Co (KUW:KFIC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KFIC Invest Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of KWD0.18 is trading 23.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.24. GuruFocus considers KFIC Invest Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for KUW:KFIC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.02 (42% above median its 10-year median of 0.72)
  • GF Value™: KWD0.24 vs. price of KWD0.18 (23.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 29/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 13.6% below the Diversified Financial Services median (#35 of 79)

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


KFIC Invest Co Business Description

Address AL Ma\'arri Street, Block 1, Khaled Tower, Floor 10, P.O. Box 21521, AL Qibla, Safat, Kuwait, KWT, 13037
KFIC Invest Co provides diversified financial services to individuals and corporate entities in Kuwait. The Group's operating segments are: Finance, Asset Management, Investment and corporate finance, and Financial brokerage and online trading. Maximum revenue is generated from the Financial brokerage and online trading segment, which provides brokerage and online trading services to the clients. The Finance segment provides consumer and commercial loans; the Asset management segment provides portfolio management and custody services, as well as management of mutual funds; and the Investment and corporate finance segment monitors the Parent company's direct investments and also provides investment banking and financial consultancy services.
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