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Kingston WharvesXJAM:KW +11.97%94 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.19 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 1.33. GuruFocus rates XJAM:KW with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of JMD38.90 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 737 Transportation companies, Kingston Wharves ranks worse than 50.75% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kingston Wharves's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XJAM:KW'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.1 Med: 1.33 Max: 2.36
Current: 1.28
During the past years, Kingston Wharves's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.36. The lowest was 1.10. And the median was 1.33.
XJAM:KW's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than 50.75% of 737
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 1.26
vs XJAM:KW: 1.28
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.
Kingston Wharves's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was JMD37.642. 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 JMD27.59 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.
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Kingston Wharves (XJAM:KW) 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.
Kingston Wharves Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Kingston Wharves Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kingston Wharves'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.
Kingston Wharves Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart
XJAM:KW vs KEX: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Kingston Wharves'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.
Kingston Wharves Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Kingston Wharves's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kingston Wharves's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Kingston Wharves 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.
Kingston Wharves's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as
* 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 1.19 mean?
Kingston Wharves (XJAM:KW) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.19 as of Aug. 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 Kingston Wharves and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 1.33. Over the past decade, Kingston Wharves' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.10 to 2.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Kingston Wharves ranks #374 out of 737 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 50.7%.
Is Kingston Wharves' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Kingston Wharves' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.19 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 1.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.10 to a high of 2.36. The Transportation industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. Kingston Wharves' value of 1.19 is 5.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kingston Wharves ranks #374 out of 737 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kingston Wharves has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kingston Wharves' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to KEX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Kingston Wharves ranks #374 out of 737 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Kingston Wharves in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. Kingston Wharves' value of 1.19 is 5.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Kingston Wharves' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.10 to 2.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.33 vs. the industry median of 1.26, Kingston Wharves 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 a Transportation company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Transportation companies is 1.26, based on 737 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. Kingston Wharves's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.19 is 5.6% 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 Kingston Wharves and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kingston Wharves's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.19, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 1.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kingston Wharves stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kingston Wharves (XJAM:KW) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is JMD38.90, compared to a current price of JMD32.74 — trading 15.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.19, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 1.33 and 5.6% below the Transportation industry median of 1.26. Kingston Wharves' overall GF Score™ is 94/100 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 Kingston Wharves (XJAM:KW), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.19 as of Aug. 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 Kingston Wharves (XJAM:KW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kingston Wharves stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of JMD32.74 is trading 15.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of JMD38.90.
GuruFocus considers Kingston Wharves to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XJAM:KW:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.19 (11% below median its 10-year median of 1.33)
GF Value™: JMD38.90 vs. price of JMD32.74 (15.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 5.6% below the Transportation median (#374 of 737)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XJAM:KW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kingston Wharves Ltd is engaged in the operation of public wharves, logistics services, security services, warehousing, and the rental of and repairs to cold storage facilities. It operates in two segments: Terminal operations and Logistics services. The Terminal operations segment, which generates the majority of revenue, engages in the operation of public wharves and the stevedoring of vessels. Its Logistics Services segment offers warehousing and logistics facilities, security services, rental of and repairs to cold storage facilities, and property rental.
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