KCB Group (DAR:KCB) Owner Earnings per Share (TTM): 736.20 (As of Dec. 2025) — 13458% Above Median

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DAR:KCB KCB Group Ltd DAR:KCB
85 GF Score
Price TZS1,970.00
GF Value TZS1,212.01
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is KCB Group Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)?

KCB Group DAR:KCB -0.56% 85 Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 736.20 as of Dec. 2025, which is 13458% above its 10-year median of 5.43. GuruFocus rates DAR:KCB with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of TZS1,212.01 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,038 Banks companies, KCB Group ranks better than 89.6% on this metric.

In 1986 Berkshire Hathaway Shareholder Letter, Warren Buffett defined owner earnings as follows:

"These represent (a) reported earnings plus (b) depreciation, depletion, amortization, and certain other non-cash charges...less (c) the average annual amount of capitalized expenditures for plant and equipment, etc. that the business requires to fully maintain its long-term competitive position and its unit volume (If the business requires additional working capital to maintain its competitive position and unit volume, the increment also should be included in (c))...Our owner-earnings equation does not yield the deceptively precise figures provided by GAAP, since (c) must be a guess - and one sometimes very difficult to make. Despite this problem, we consider the owner earnings figure, not the GAAP figure, to be the relevant item for valuation purposes - both for investors in buying stocks and for managers in buying entire businesses...All of this points up the absurdity of the 'cash flow' numbers that are often set forth in Wall Street reports. These numbers routinely include (a) plus (b) - but do not subtract (c)."

KCB Group's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was TZS736.20. It's Price-to-Owner-Earnings ratio for today is 2.68.


The historical rank and industry rank for KCB Group's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) or its related term are showing as below:

DAR:KCB' s Price-to-Owner-Earnings Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.26   Med: 5.43   Max: 85.98
Current: 2.57


During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Owner-Earnings ratio of KCB Group was 85.98. The lowest was 0.26. And the median was 5.43.


DAR:KCB's Price-to-Owner-Earnings is ranked better than
89.6% of 1038 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 10.655 vs DAR:KCB: 2.57

KCB Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was TZS453.80. Its Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was TZS778.12. It's PE Ratio (TTM) ratio for today is 2.53.

KCB Group's EPS without NRI for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was TZS453.80. Its EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was TZS780.72. It's PE Ratio without NRI ratio for today is 2.52.


Be Aware

Assumption: Companies usually do not report maintenance capital expenditures and growth capital expenditures separately. Here we use estimated numbers and average them over 5 years. The method to estimate maintenance capital expenditures can be found in above part 4.

Note: GuruFocus' Change In Working Capital is provided by Morningstar. It is calculated by adding the items under "Change in operating assets and liabilities" (may refer to a different name for different company) section in Cash Flow Statement from original financial report. And it includes non-current parts of assets and liabilities.


KCB Group Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Related Terms


KCB Group Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for KCB Group's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) 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.

KCB Group Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Chart

KCB Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)
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KCB Group Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) 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 0.00 0.00 0.00 677.81 0.00

KCB Group Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Competitor Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, KCB Group's Price-to-Owner-Earnings, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Owner-Earnings 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.


KCB Group Price-to-Owner-Earnings vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, KCB Group's Price-to-Owner-Earnings distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where KCB Group's Price-to-Owner-Earnings falls into.


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KCB Group Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Calculation

In 1986 Berkshire Hathaway Shareholder Letter, Warren Buffett defined owner earnings as follows:

"These represent (a) reported earnings plus (b) depreciation, depletion, amortization, and certain other non-cash charges...less (c) the average annual amount of capitalized expenditures for plant and equipment, etc. that the business requires to fully maintain its long-term competitive position and its unit volume. (If the business requires additional working capital to maintain its competitive position and unit volume, the increment also should be included in (c))...Our owner-earnings equation does not yield the deceptively precise figures provided by GAAP, since (c) must be a guess - and one sometimes very difficult to make. Despite this problem, we consider the owner earnings figure, not the GAAP figure, to be the relevant item for valuation purposes - both for investors in buying stocks and for managers in buying entire businesses...All of this points up the absurdity of the 'cash flow' numbers that are often set forth in Wall Street reports. These numbers routinely include (a) plus (b) - but do not subtract (c)."

To make it simple, then you will have:

Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) = (Net Income + Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization + Change In Deferred Tax - 5Y Average of Maintenance Capital Expenditure + Change In Working Capital) / Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)

KCB Group's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Calculation:

Last Year Average of Last 5 Years
Net Income 1,367,118
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization 171,271
Change In Deferred Tax 0
5Y Average of Maintenance Capital Expenditure 95,120
Change In Working Capital 726,863
Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) 3,213

1. Start with "Net Income" from income statement. KCB Group's Net Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was TZS1,367,118 Mil.

2. "Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization" is from cashflow statement. KCB Group's Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was TZS171,271 Mil. This needs to be added back because company does not actually need to pay cash for it. It is a non-cash item.

3. Other non-cash charges usually include "Stock Based Compensation" and "Change In Deferred Tax":
However, to be conservative, GuruFocus will not add Stock Based Compensation back to net income. KCB Group's Change In Deferred Tax for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was TZS0 Mil.

4. Average maintenance capital expenditure over a business/industry cycle: 5-Year Average Maintenance Capital Expenditure = TZS95,120 Mil

It is usually best to take a long-term average of maintenance capital expenditure. Ideally this would be as long as 10 years and include at least one economic downturn. However, since many companies do not have as long as 10-year history, here GuruFocus uses the latest 5 years data to do the calculation. To smooth out unusual years but reflect recent developments, we take an average of the 5 year maintenance capital expenditure.

The following shows how to get maintenance capital expenditure.

First, calculate the revenue change regarding to the previous year. If the revenue decreased from the previous year, then the Maintenance Capital Expenditure = Capital Expenditure (positive).
Second, if the revenue increased from the previous year, then calculate the percentage of Net PPE as of corresponding Revenue.
Growth Capital Expenditure = Percentage of Property, Plant and Equipment as of corresponding Revenue * Revenue Increase
Third, calculate Capital Expenditure (positive) - Growth Capital Expenditure.
If [Capital Expenditure (positive) - Growth Capital Expenditure] was negative, then the Maintenance Capital Expenditure = Capital Expenditure (positive).
If [Capital Expenditure (positive) - Growth Capital Expenditure] was positive, then the Maintenance Capital Expenditure = Capital Expenditure (positive) - Growth Capital Expenditure.
Fourth, get the average of the 5 years maintenance capital expenditure.

KCB Group's 5-Year Average Maintenance Capital Expenditure = TZS95,120 Mil

5. "Change In Working Capital" is from cashflow statement. KCB Group's Change In Working Capital for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was TZS726,863 Mil.
Note: GuruFocus' Change in Working Capital is provided by Morningstar. It is calculated by adding the items under "Change in operating assets and liabilities" (may refer to a different name for different company) section in Cash Flow Statement from original financial report. And sometimes it includes non-current parts of assets and liabilities.

6. KCB Group's Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was 3213.000 Mil.

KCB Group's Onwer Earnings Per Share for Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)
=( Net Income+Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization+Change In Deferred Tax
=( 1367117.885 +171270.803+0
-5Y Avg of Maintenance CAPEX+Change In Working Capital )/Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
-95120.194+726862.569)/3213.000
=736.20

Price-to-Owner-Earnings=Current Price/Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)
=1970.00/736.20
=2.68

* 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.

What does a Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) of 736.20 mean?
KCB Group (DAR:KCB) has a Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) of 736.20 as of Dec. 2025. Warren Buffett defined owner earnings as reported earnings plus depreciation less average maintenance capital expenditure. View historical data on KCB Group. This is 13458% above median its historical median of 5.43. Over the past decade, KCB Group's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) has ranged from 0.26 to 85.98. According to the industry distribution chart, KCB Group ranks #108 out of 1038 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 10.4%.
Is KCB Group's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) too high?
KCB Group's current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) of 736.20 is 13458% above median its 10-year median of 5.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.26 to a high of 85.98. The Banks industry median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 10.66. KCB Group's value of 736.20 is 6809.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KCB Group ranks #108 out of 1038 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, KCB Group has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KCB Group's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, KCB Group ranks #108 out of 1038 companies for Owner Earnings per Share (TTM). This places KCB Group in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 10.66. KCB Group's value of 736.20 is 6809.4% above this benchmark. Historically, KCB Group's own Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) has ranged from 0.26 to 85.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.43 vs. the industry median of 10.66, KCB Group 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 Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) for a Banks company?
The median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) among Banks companies is 10.66, based on 1,038 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. KCB Group's current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) of 736.20 is 6809.4% 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 Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) mean?
A high Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Warren Buffett defined owner earnings as reported earnings plus depreciation less average maintenance capital expenditure. View historical data on KCB Group. For the Banks industry, the median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 10.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KCB Group's current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 736.20, which is 13458% above median its own 10-year median of 5.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KCB Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KCB Group (DAR:KCB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is TZS1,212.01, compared to a current price of TZS1,970.00 — trading 62.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 736.20, which is 13458% above median its 10-year median of 5.43 and 6809.4% above the Banks industry median of 10.66. KCB Group's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) calculated?
Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For KCB Group (DAR:KCB), the current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 736.20 as of Dec. 2025. 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 KCB Group (DAR:KCB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KCB Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of TZS1,970.00 is trading 62.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of TZS1,212.01. GuruFocus considers KCB Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for DAR:KCB:

  • Owner Earnings per Share (TTM): 736.20 (13458% above median its 10-year median of 5.43)
  • GF Value™: TZS1,212.01 vs. price of TZS1,970.00 (62.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 6809.4% above the Banks median (#108 of 1038)

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


KCB Group Business Description

Other Exchanges KCB:Kenya
Address Kencom House, Moi Avenue, P.O. Box 48400, 6th Floor, Nairobi, KEN, 00100
KCB Group Ltd provides banking services. The company's operating segment includes Retail Banking; Corporate Banking; Mortgages; Treasury and Others. It generates maximum revenue from the Corporate banking segment. The Retail banking segment incorporates banking services such as current accounts, fixed deposits, overdrafts, loans, and other credit facilities both in local and foreign currencies for corporate customers. Geographically, the company derives a majority of its revenue from Kenya, and also has its presence in Tanzania, South Sudan, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, and DRC.
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