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KUW:ALKOUT's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 62.82% of 1576
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.63
vs KUW:ALKOUT: 1.93
During the past 12 months, Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -3.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 11.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC was 14.70% per year. The lowest was -10.40% per year. And the median was 6.00% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC (KUW:ALKOUT) PB Ratio Explanation
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC PB Ratio Related Terms
Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC 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.
For the Chemicals subindustry, Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 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.
Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC's PB Ratio falls into.
Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC PB Ratio Calculation
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC (KUW:ALKOUT) has a PB Ratio of 1.93 as of Jul. 22, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 2.33. Over the past decade, Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.21 to 4.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC ranks #990 out of 1576 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 62.8%.
Is Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC's PB Ratio too high?
Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC's current PB Ratio of 1.93 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 2.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.21 to a high of 4.83. The Chemicals industry median PB Ratio is 1.63. Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC's value of 1.93 is 18.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC ranks #990 out of 1576 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC's PB Ratio compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC ranks #990 out of 1576 companies for PB Ratio. This places Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.63. Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC's value of 1.93 is 18.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.21 to 4.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.33 vs. the industry median of 1.63, Alkout Industrial Projects 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 PB Ratio for a Chemicals company?
The median PB Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.63, based on 1,576 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC's current PB Ratio of 1.93 is 18.4% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC's current PB Ratio is 1.93, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 2.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC (KUW:ALKOUT) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.82, compared to a current price of KWD0.75 — trading 8.4% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.93, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 2.33 and 18.4% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.63. Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC (KUW:ALKOUT), the current PB Ratio is 1.93 as of Jul. 22, 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 Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC (KUW:ALKOUT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of KWD0.75 is trading 8.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.82.
GuruFocus considers Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KUW:ALKOUT:
PB Ratio: 1.93 (17% below median its 10-year median of 2.33)
GF Value™: KWD0.82 vs. price of KWD0.75 (8.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 18.4% above the Chemicals median (#990 of 1576)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:ALKOUT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC Business Description
Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC is a Kuwait-based company engaged in the manufacture and sale of Chlor Alkali products. The company has six operating segments: Chlor Alkali, which includes the production and sale of chlor alkali products; Petrochemical products, which includes Production and sale of petrochemical products; Trading, which includes Distribution of industrial materials; Logistics and Transport, which includes Logistic and transportation services provided by the Group; Industrial projects, which includes Construction of chlorine dioxide plant for groundwater reservoirs; and Investments, which includes Group's investments in an associate, fair value through profit or loss, and goodwill. It generates a majority of its revenue from the Chlor Alkali segment.
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