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Boubyan Bank KSCKUW:BOUBYAN +0.30%46 PB Ratio is 2.78 as of Aug. 21, 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 2.72. GuruFocus rates KUW:BOUBYAN with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.75 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,511 Banks companies, Boubyan Bank KSC ranks worse than 95.23% on this metric.
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. As of today (2026-08-21), Boubyan Bank KSC's share price is KWD0.667. Boubyan Bank KSC's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was KWD0.24. Hence, Boubyan Bank KSC's PB Ratio of today is 2.78.
Warning Sign:
Boubyan Bank KSC stock PB Ratio (=2.71) is close to 3-year high of 3.
The historical rank and industry rank for Boubyan Bank KSC's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
KUW:BOUBYAN'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.91 Med: 2.72 Max: 4.67
Current: 2.78
During the past 13 years, Boubyan Bank KSC's highest PB Ratio was 4.67. The lowest was 1.91. And the median was 2.72.
KUW:BOUBYAN's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 95.23% of 1511
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.11
vs KUW:BOUBYAN: 2.78
During the past 12 months, Boubyan Bank KSC's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 11.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 11.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Boubyan Bank KSC was 24.70% per year. The lowest was -58.60% per year. And the median was 11.00% per year.
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.
Boubyan Bank KSC PB Ratio Related Terms
Boubyan Bank KSC PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Boubyan Bank KSC's 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.
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Boubyan Bank KSC'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.
Boubyan Bank KSC PB Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Boubyan Bank KSC's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Boubyan Bank KSC's PB Ratio falls into.
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.
Boubyan Bank KSC (KUW:BOUBYAN) has a PB Ratio of 2.78 as of Aug. 21, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Boubyan Bank KSC and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.72. Over the past decade, Boubyan Bank KSC's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.91 to 4.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Boubyan Bank KSC ranks #1439 out of 1511 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 95.2%.
Is Boubyan Bank KSC's PB Ratio too high?
Boubyan Bank KSC's current PB Ratio of 2.78 is near median its 10-year median of 2.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.91 to a high of 4.67. The Banks industry median PB Ratio is 1.11. Boubyan Bank KSC's value of 2.78 is 150.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Boubyan Bank KSC ranks #1439 out of 1511 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Boubyan Bank KSC has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Boubyan Bank KSC's PB Ratio compare to PNC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Boubyan Bank KSC ranks #1439 out of 1511 companies for PB Ratio. This places Boubyan Bank KSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.11. Boubyan Bank KSC's value of 2.78 is 150.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Boubyan Bank KSC's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.91 to 4.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.72 vs. the industry median of 1.11, Boubyan Bank KSC 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 Banks company?
The median PB Ratio among Banks companies is 1.11, based on 1,511 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. Boubyan Bank KSC's current PB Ratio of 2.78 is 150.5% 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 Boubyan Bank KSC and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Boubyan Bank KSC's current PB Ratio is 2.78, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Boubyan Bank KSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Boubyan Bank KSC (KUW:BOUBYAN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.75, compared to a current price of KWD0.67 — trading 11.1% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 2.78, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.72 and 150.5% above the Banks industry median of 1.11. Boubyan Bank KSC's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 7 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 Boubyan Bank KSC (KUW:BOUBYAN), the current PB Ratio is 2.78 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 Boubyan Bank KSC (KUW:BOUBYAN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Boubyan Bank KSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of KWD0.67 is trading 11.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.75.
GuruFocus considers Boubyan Bank KSC to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for KUW:BOUBYAN:
PB Ratio: 2.78 (near median its 10-year median of 2.72)
GF Value™: KWD0.75 vs. price of KWD0.67 (11.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 150.5% above the Banks median (#1439 of 1511)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:BOUBYAN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Boubyan Bank KSC is a Kuwait based Islamic banking corporation. The company's operating segment includes Consumer banking; Corporate banking; Investment banking and international operations; Treasury; and Group centre. It generates maximum revenue from the Consumer banking segment. The Consumer Banking segment provides products and services to individuals and institutional customers which includes consumer finance, credit cards, deposits, and other branch-related services. Geographically, the company has a presence in the Middle East and North Africa, North America; Europe and UK, and Asia.
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