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KUW:SHIP's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than 64.31% of 1345
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 1.15
vs KUW:SHIP: 1.73
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.
Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD0.393. 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 KWD0.38 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.
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Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC (KUW:SHIP) 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.
Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC 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.
Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart
Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC Annual Data
KUW:SHIP vs PWR, FIX, EME: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC'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.
Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Construction Industry
Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC 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 1.76 mean?
Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC (KUW:SHIP) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.76 as of Aug. 04, 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 Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 2.12. Over the past decade, Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.73 to 2.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC ranks #865 out of 1345 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 64.3%.
Is Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.76 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 2.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.73 to a high of 2.57. The Construction industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.15. Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC's value of 1.76 is 53% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC ranks #865 out of 1345 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC ranks #865 out of 1345 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.15. Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC's value of 1.76 is 53% above this benchmark. Historically, Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.73 to 2.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.12 vs. the industry median of 1.15, Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC 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 Construction company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Construction companies is 1.15, based on 1,345 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. Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.76 is 53% 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 Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.76, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 2.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC (KUW:SHIP) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD1.05, compared to a current price of KWD0.67 — trading 36.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.76, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 2.12 and 53% above the Construction industry median of 1.15. Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC (KUW:SHIP), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.76 as of Aug. 04, 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 Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC (KUW:SHIP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of KWD0.67 is trading 36.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of KWD1.05.
GuruFocus considers Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for KUW:SHIP:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.76 (17% below median its 10-year median of 2.12)
GF Value™: KWD1.05 vs. price of KWD0.67 (36.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 53% above the Construction median (#865 of 1345)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:SHIP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC is engaged in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contracting, focusing on the shipping and maritime industry in Kuwait. The Company serves sectors including oil and gas, refineries, petrochemicals, power, water distillation and desalination, shipbuilding, ship repair, dredging, and maritime construction. Its activities include industrial and marine works, installation and maintenance services, trading of equipment and spare parts, and contracting and tendering with international companies. It also provides services such as shipyard operations, fabrication, testing and calibration, quality control, scaffolding, galvanizing, onshore and offshore operations, technical manpower supply, and design and engineering services.
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