Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC (KUW:SPEC) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.51 (As of Jul. 24, 2026) — 180% Above Median

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What is Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC KUW:SPEC -1.45% 53 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.51 as of Jul. 24, 2026, which is 180% above its 10-year median of 0.54. GuruFocus rates KUW:SPEC with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.20 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 476 Conglomerates companies, Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC ranks worse than 60.5% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-24), Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's current share price is KWD0.271. Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD0.18. Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.51.

The historical rank and industry rank for Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

KUW:SPEC' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.38   Med: 0.54   Max: 1.41
Current: 1.41

During the past years, Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.41. The lowest was 0.38. And the median was 0.54.

KUW:SPEC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
60.5% of 476 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 1.055 vs KUW:SPEC: 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.

Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD0.175. 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 Mar. 2026.

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Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC  (KUW:SPEC) 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.


Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC'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.

Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC 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 0.69 0.84 0.86 0.87 0.81

KUW:SPEC vs HON, MMM: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC'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.


Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC 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.

Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.271/0.18
=1.51

* 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.

Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC'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)
=0.175/330.2130*330.2130
=0.175

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201603 0.158 238.132 0.219
201609 0.157 241.428 0.215
201612 0.144 241.432 0.197
201703 0.145 243.801 0.196
201706 0.000 244.955 0.000
201709 0.136 246.819 0.182
201712 0.123 246.524 0.165
201803 0.124 249.554 0.164
201806 0.126 251.989 0.165
201809 0.133 252.439 0.174
201812 0.136 251.233 0.179
201903 0.137 254.202 0.178
201906 0.140 256.143 0.180
201909 0.141 256.759 0.181
201912 0.143 256.974 0.184
202003 0.144 258.115 0.184
202006 0.145 257.797 0.186
202009 0.147 260.280 0.186
202012 0.143 260.474 0.181
202103 0.144 264.877 0.180
202106 0.146 271.696 0.177
202109 0.148 274.310 0.178
202112 0.149 278.802 0.176
202203 0.145 287.504 0.167
202206 0.154 296.311 0.172
202209 0.153 296.808 0.170
202212 0.153 296.797 0.170
202303 0.150 301.836 0.164
202306 0.152 305.109 0.165
202309 0.155 307.789 0.166
202312 0.158 306.746 0.170
202403 0.160 312.332 0.169
202406 0.158 314.175 0.166
202409 0.159 315.301 0.167
202412 0.162 315.605 0.169
202503 0.164 319.799 0.169
202506 0.165 322.561 0.169
202509 0.169 324.800 0.172
202512 0.171 324.054 0.174
202603 0.175 330.213 0.175

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 1.51 mean?
Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC (KUW:SPEC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.51 as of Jul. 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 Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC and its competitors. This is 180% above median its historical median of 0.54. Over the past decade, Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.38 to 1.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC ranks #288 out of 476 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 60.5%.
Is Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.51 is 180% above median its 10-year median of 0.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.38 to a high of 1.41. The Conglomerates industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.06. Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's value of 1.51 is 43.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC ranks #288 out of 476 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC ranks #288 out of 476 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.06. Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's value of 1.51 is 43.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.38 to 1.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.54 vs. the industry median of 1.06, Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Conglomerates companies is 1.06, based on 476 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. Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.51 is 43.1% 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 Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.51, which is 180% above median its own 10-year median of 0.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC (KUW:SPEC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.20, compared to a current price of KWD0.27 — trading 35.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.51, which is 180% above median its 10-year median of 0.54 and 43.1% above the Conglomerates industry median of 1.06. Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC (KUW:SPEC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.51 as of Jul. 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 Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC (KUW:SPEC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KWD0.27 is trading 35.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.20. GuruFocus considers Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KUW:SPEC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.51 (180% above median its 10-year median of 0.54)
  • GF Value™: KWD0.20 vs. price of KWD0.27 (35.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 43.1% above the Conglomerates median (#288 of 476)

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


Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC Business Description

Address Amghara Industrial Area, P.O. Box 23595, Block 4, Plot 173, Safat, Kuwait, KWT, 13096
Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC is a diversified company operating various businesses. It is engaged in manufacturing and importing special construction chemicals and waterproofing systems with all necessary support and services. It is also involved in trading, manufacturing of construction materials and chemicals, and providing contracting and construction services. Additionally, the company has diversified its investments in the real estate and energy sectors through its subsidiaries. The Group generates maximum revenue from its general trading, marine, contracting, and construction activities, followed by its Oil and gas and Real estate activities. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from Kuwait and also has its presence in other Gulf countries.
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