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Kuwait National Cinema CoKUW:KCIN 81 PB Ratio is 1.16 as of Sep. 03, 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 1.18. GuruFocus rates KUW:KCIN with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD1.47 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 917 Media - Diversified companies, Kuwait National Cinema Co ranks better than 52.89% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kuwait National Cinema Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
KUW:KCIN'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.75 Med: 1.18 Max: 2.16
Current: 1.22
During the past 13 years, Kuwait National Cinema Co's highest PB Ratio was 2.16. The lowest was 0.75. And the median was 1.18.
KUW:KCIN's PB Ratio is ranked better than 52.89% of 917
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.3
vs KUW:KCIN: 1.22
During the past 12 months, Kuwait National Cinema Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 15.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Kuwait National Cinema Co was 13.70% per year. The lowest was -2.40% per year. And the median was 5.50% 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.
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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.
Kuwait National Cinema Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Kuwait National Cinema Co 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 Entertainment subindustry, Kuwait National Cinema Co'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.
Kuwait National Cinema Co PB Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Kuwait National Cinema Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kuwait National Cinema Co'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.
Kuwait National Cinema Co (KUW:KCIN) has a PB Ratio of 1.16 as of Sep. 03, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Kuwait National Cinema Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.18. Over the past decade, Kuwait National Cinema Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.75 to 2.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Kuwait National Cinema Co ranks #432 out of 917 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 47.1%.
Is Kuwait National Cinema Co's PB Ratio too high?
Kuwait National Cinema Co's current PB Ratio of 1.16 is near median its 10-year median of 1.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.75 to a high of 2.16. The Media - Diversified industry median PB Ratio is 1.30. Kuwait National Cinema Co's value of 1.16 is 10.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kuwait National Cinema Co ranks #432 out of 917 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kuwait National Cinema Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kuwait National Cinema Co's PB Ratio compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Kuwait National Cinema Co ranks #432 out of 917 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Kuwait National Cinema Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.30. Kuwait National Cinema Co's value of 1.16 is 10.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Kuwait National Cinema Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.75 to 2.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.18 vs. the industry median of 1.30, Kuwait National Cinema Co 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 PB Ratio for a Media - Diversified company?
The median PB Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 1.30, based on 917 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. Kuwait National Cinema Co's current PB Ratio of 1.16 is 10.8% 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 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 Kuwait National Cinema Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kuwait National Cinema Co's current PB Ratio is 1.16, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kuwait National Cinema Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait National Cinema Co (KUW:KCIN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD1.47, compared to a current price of KWD1.35 — trading 8.2% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.16, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.18 and 10.8% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.30. Kuwait National Cinema Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Kuwait National Cinema Co (KUW:KCIN), the current PB Ratio is 1.16 as of Sep. 03, 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 Kuwait National Cinema Co (KUW:KCIN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait National Cinema Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of KWD1.35 is trading 8.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of KWD1.47.
GuruFocus considers Kuwait National Cinema Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KUW:KCIN:
PB Ratio: 1.16 (near median its 10-year median of 1.18)
GF Value™: KWD1.47 vs. price of KWD1.35 (8.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 10.8% below the Media - Diversified median (#432 of 917)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:KCIN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kuwait National Cinema Company KPSC operates in the entertainment industry. It owns and operates cinema theatres under the Cinescape brand across different locations in Kuwait and the nearby region, operating as an exhibitor of movies from different genres and languages. The company operates in the following segments: Cinema and Buffets, Investment, and Investment properties. Maximum revenue is derived from the Cinema and Buffets segment, which represents all activities related to cinema shows, film distribution, as well as activities related to buffets, supplemented by theatres. The Investment segment represents investment in equity, investment funds, and investments in an associate; and the Investment properties segment represents activities related to rental of investment properties.
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