Liberty Kenya Holdings (NAI:LBTY) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.51 (As of Aug. 21, 2026) — 11% Above Median

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NAI:LBTY Liberty Kenya Holdings Ltd NAI:LBTY
69 GF Score
Price KES9.18
GF Value KES8.66
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Liberty Kenya Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Liberty Kenya Holdings NAI:LBTY -3.37% 69 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.51 as of Aug. 21, 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 0.46. GuruFocus rates NAI:LBTY with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of KES8.66 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 414 Insurance companies, Liberty Kenya Holdings ranks better than 87.2% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-21), Liberty Kenya Holdings's current share price is KES9.18. Liberty Kenya Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was KES18.14. Liberty Kenya Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.51.

The historical rank and industry rank for Liberty Kenya Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

NAI:LBTY' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.23   Med: 0.46   Max: 0.78
Current: 0.52

During the past 13 years, Liberty Kenya Holdings's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.78. The lowest was 0.23. And the median was 0.46.

NAI:LBTY's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
87.2% of 414 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 1.405 vs NAI:LBTY: 0.52

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.

Liberty Kenya Holdings's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was KES18.816. 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 KES18.14 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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Liberty Kenya Holdings  (NAI:LBTY) 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.


Liberty Kenya Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Liberty Kenya Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Liberty Kenya Holdings'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.

Liberty Kenya Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Liberty Kenya Holdings 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 0.50 0.36 0.23 0.39 0.56

Liberty Kenya Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.50 0.36 0.23 0.39 0.56

NAI:LBTY vs BRK.A, AIG, HIG: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Insurance - Diversified subindustry, Liberty Kenya Holdings'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.


Liberty Kenya Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Insurance Industry

For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Liberty Kenya Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Liberty Kenya Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Liberty Kenya Holdings 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.

Liberty Kenya Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=9.18/18.14
=0.51

* 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.

Liberty Kenya Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 is calculated as:

For example, Liberty Kenya Holdings's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Dec25 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec25)
=18.816/324.0540*324.0540
=18.816

Current CPI (Dec25) = 324.0540.

Liberty Kenya Holdings Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201612 12.194 241.432 16.367
201712 13.444 246.524 17.672
201812 13.698 251.233 17.668
201912 14.406 256.974 18.167
202012 15.690 260.474 19.520
202112 15.427 278.802 17.931
202212 15.915 296.797 17.377
202312 17.153 306.746 18.121
202412 19.234 315.605 19.749
202512 18.816 324.054 18.816

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 0.51 mean?
Liberty Kenya Holdings (NAI:LBTY) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.51 as of Aug. 21, 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 Liberty Kenya Holdings and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 0.46. Over the past decade, Liberty Kenya Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.23 to 0.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Liberty Kenya Holdings ranks #53 out of 414 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 12.8%.
Is Liberty Kenya Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Liberty Kenya Holdings' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.51 is 11% above median its 10-year median of 0.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.23 to a high of 0.78. The Insurance industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.41. Liberty Kenya Holdings' value of 0.51 is 63.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Liberty Kenya Holdings ranks #53 out of 414 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Liberty Kenya Holdings has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Liberty Kenya Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to BRK.A and AIG?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Liberty Kenya Holdings ranks #53 out of 414 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Liberty Kenya Holdings in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.41. Liberty Kenya Holdings' value of 0.51 is 63.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Liberty Kenya Holdings' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.23 to 0.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.46 vs. the industry median of 1.41, Liberty Kenya Holdings 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 Insurance company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Insurance companies is 1.41, based on 414 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. Liberty Kenya Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.51 is 63.7% 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 Liberty Kenya Holdings and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Liberty Kenya Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.51, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 0.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Liberty Kenya Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Liberty Kenya Holdings (NAI:LBTY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES8.66, compared to a current price of KES9.18 — trading 6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.51, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 0.46 and 63.7% below the Insurance industry median of 1.41. Liberty Kenya Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Liberty Kenya Holdings (NAI:LBTY), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.51 as of Aug. 21, 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 Liberty Kenya Holdings (NAI:LBTY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Liberty Kenya Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KES9.18 is trading 6% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES8.66. GuruFocus considers Liberty Kenya Holdings to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for NAI:LBTY:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.51 (11% above median its 10-year median of 0.46)
  • GF Value™: KES8.66 vs. price of KES9.18 (6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 63.7% below the Insurance median (#53 of 414)

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


Liberty Kenya Holdings Business Description

Address Mamlaka Road, Processional Way, P. O. Box 43963, Liberty House, Nairobi, KEN, 00100
Liberty Kenya Holdings Ltd is an insurance company. It offers long-term insurance products, financial products, and services to the retail and corporate markets. Its products include life insurance, health insurance, and short-term insurance. The group is organized into segments are Long-term business, General businesses, and Holding company. The company generates maximum of its revenue from General business segment.
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