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KUW:KMEFIC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than 75.54% of 973
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.85
vs KUW:KMEFIC: 1.41
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 And Middle East Financial Investment Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was KWD0.123. 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 KWD0.11 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.
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Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co (KUW:KMEFIC) 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 And Middle East Financial Investment Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co 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.
Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart
Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co Annual Data
KUW:KMEFIC vs BLK, BX, KKR: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment 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.
Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment 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.
* 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 1.38 mean?
Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co (KUW:KMEFIC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.38 as of Sep. 01, 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 And Middle East Financial Investment Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.27. Over the past decade, Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 2.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co ranks #735 out of 973 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 75.5%.
Is Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.38 is near median its 10-year median of 1.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 2.98. The Asset Management industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.85. Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co's value of 1.38 is 62.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co ranks #735 out of 973 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co ranks #735 out of 973 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.85. Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co's value of 1.38 is 62.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 2.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.27 vs. the industry median of 0.85, Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co 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 Asset Management company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Asset Management companies is 0.85, based on 973 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 And Middle East Financial Investment Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.38 is 62.4% 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 And Middle East Financial Investment Co and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.38, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co (KUW:KMEFIC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.09, compared to a current price of KWD0.15 — trading 68.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.38, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.27 and 62.4% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.85. Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 7 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 And Middle East Financial Investment Co (KUW:KMEFIC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.38 as of Sep. 01, 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 And Middle East Financial Investment Co (KUW:KMEFIC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of KWD0.15 is trading 68.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.09.
GuruFocus considers Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KUW:KMEFIC:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.38 (near median its 10-year median of 1.27)
GF Value™: KWD0.09 vs. price of KWD0.15 (68.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 62.4% above the Asset Management median (#735 of 973)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:KMEFIC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co is a Kuwait-based asset management company. The business activity of the group functions through Asset Management; Brokerage and Online Trading; Credit Operations; Investment, Real Estate and Treasury; and Rental and leasing activities. The Asset Management segment is engaged in providing third-party fund and portfolio management services on a fiduciary basis. Besides, the firm is also engaged in other activities such as providing margin loans, money market placements, real estate activities, and proprietary trading in equity stocks and funds. Geographically, the business presence of the firm is seen in both Kuwait and the international market.
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