Kuwait Foundry CoK (KUW:KFOUC) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.99 (As of Aug. 08, 2026) — 25% Above Median

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KUW:KFOUC Kuwait Foundry Co SAK KUW:KFOUC
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Price KWD0.45
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What is Kuwait Foundry CoK Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Kuwait Foundry CoK KUW:KFOUC -0.87% 29 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.99 as of Aug. 08, 2026, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 0.79. GuruFocus rates KUW:KFOUC with a GF Score™ of 29/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.77 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,252 Industrial Products companies, Kuwait Foundry CoK ranks better than 72.34% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-08), Kuwait Foundry CoK's current share price is KWD0.454. Kuwait Foundry CoK's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD0.46. Kuwait Foundry CoK's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.99.

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

KUW:KFOUC' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.6   Med: 0.79   Max: 1.19
Current: 1.07

During the past years, Kuwait Foundry CoK's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.19. The lowest was 0.60. And the median was 0.79.

KUW:KFOUC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
72.34% of 2252 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.07 vs KUW:KFOUC: 1.07

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 Foundry CoK's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD0.291. 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 KWD0.46 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Kuwait Foundry CoK  (KUW:KFOUC) 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 Foundry CoK Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Kuwait Foundry CoK Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kuwait Foundry CoK'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 Foundry CoK Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Kuwait Foundry CoK 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 0.00 0.78 0.87

Kuwait Foundry CoK Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 0.77 0.78 0.90 0.87 1.23

KUW:KFOUC vs CRS, ATI, MLI: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Kuwait Foundry CoK'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 Foundry CoK Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Kuwait Foundry CoK's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kuwait Foundry CoK's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Kuwait Foundry CoK 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.

Kuwait Foundry CoK's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.454/0.46
=0.99

* 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 Foundry CoK's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Kuwait Foundry CoK's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=0.291/330.2130*330.2130
=0.291

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Kuwait Foundry CoK Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 0.000 241.018 0.000
201609 0.000 241.428 0.000
201612 0.682 241.432 0.933
201703 0.000 243.801 0.000
201706 0.698 244.955 0.941
201709 0.717 246.819 0.959
201712 0.689 246.524 0.923
201803 0.706 249.554 0.934
201806 0.632 251.989 0.828
201809 0.653 252.439 0.854
201812 0.652 251.233 0.857
201903 0.692 254.202 0.899
201906 0.672 256.143 0.866
201909 0.337 256.759 0.433
201912 0.332 256.974 0.427
202003 0.331 258.115 0.423
202006 0.308 257.797 0.395
202009 0.292 260.280 0.370
202012 0.209 260.474 0.265
202103 0.212 264.877 0.264
202106 0.219 271.696 0.266
202109 0.214 274.310 0.258
202112 0.217 278.802 0.257
202203 0.229 287.504 0.263
202206 0.268 296.311 0.299
202209 0.271 296.808 0.302
202212 0.209 296.797 0.233
202303 0.372 301.836 0.407
202306 0.183 305.109 0.198
202309 0.200 307.789 0.215
202312 0.237 306.746 0.255
202403 0.365 312.332 0.386
202406 0.282 314.175 0.296
202409 0.273 315.301 0.286
202412 0.245 315.605 0.256
202503 0.244 319.799 0.252
202506 0.236 322.561 0.242
202509 0.254 324.800 0.258
202512 0.279 324.054 0.284
202603 0.291 330.213 0.291

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 0.99 mean?
Kuwait Foundry CoK (KUW:KFOUC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.99 as of Aug. 08, 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 Foundry CoK and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 0.79. Over the past decade, Kuwait Foundry CoK's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.60 to 1.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Kuwait Foundry CoK ranks #623 out of 2252 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 27.7%.
Is Kuwait Foundry CoK's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Kuwait Foundry CoK's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.99 is 25% above median its 10-year median of 0.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.60 to a high of 1.19. The Industrial Products industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.07. Kuwait Foundry CoK's value of 0.99 is 52.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kuwait Foundry CoK ranks #623 out of 2252 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kuwait Foundry CoK has a GF Score™ of 29/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kuwait Foundry CoK's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CRS and ATI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Kuwait Foundry CoK ranks #623 out of 2252 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Kuwait Foundry CoK in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.07. Kuwait Foundry CoK's value of 0.99 is 52.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Kuwait Foundry CoK's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.60 to 1.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.79 vs. the industry median of 2.07, Kuwait Foundry CoK 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 2.07, based on 2,252 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 Foundry CoK's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.99 is 52.2% 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 Kuwait Foundry CoK and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kuwait Foundry CoK's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.99, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 0.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kuwait Foundry CoK stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait Foundry CoK (KUW:KFOUC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.77, compared to a current price of KWD0.45 — trading 41% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.99, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 0.79 and 52.2% below the Industrial Products industry median of 2.07. Kuwait Foundry CoK's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 with 5 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 Foundry CoK (KUW:KFOUC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.99 as of Aug. 08, 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 Foundry CoK (KUW:KFOUC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait Foundry CoK stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of KWD0.45 is trading 41% below its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.77. GuruFocus considers Kuwait Foundry CoK to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for KUW:KFOUC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.99 (25% above median its 10-year median of 0.79)
  • GF Value™: KWD0.77 vs. price of KWD0.45 (41% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 29/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 52.2% below the Industrial Products median (#623 of 2252)

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


Kuwait Foundry CoK Business Description

Address AL Rai Industrial Area, Street No. 10, Block 1, Plot No. 1880, Safat, Kuwait, KWT, 13014
Kuwait Foundry Co SAK is a Kuwait based company involved in the manufacturing of cast raw iron and other materials. Its business activities include the production of sanitary tools, sewage systems, casting joints for asbestos pipes, water valves, and electric fuse boxes among other products.
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