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Kuwait Hotels CoKUW:KHOT +7.73%39 PB Ratio is 1.85 as of Aug. 30, 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 1.56. GuruFocus rates KUW:KHOT with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.19 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 791 Travel & Leisure companies, Kuwait Hotels Co ranks worse than 56.51% 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 (2026-08-30), Kuwait Hotels Co's share price is KWD0.237. Kuwait Hotels Co's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was KWD0.13. Hence, Kuwait Hotels Co's PB Ratio of today is 1.85.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kuwait Hotels Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
KUW:KHOT'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.49 Med: 1.56 Max: 3.13
Current: 1.85
During the past 13 years, Kuwait Hotels Co's highest PB Ratio was 3.13. The lowest was 0.49. And the median was 1.56.
KUW:KHOT's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 56.51% of 791
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 1.5
vs KUW:KHOT: 1.85
During the past 12 months, Kuwait Hotels Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 16.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 14.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.40% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Kuwait Hotels Co was 16.60% per year. The lowest was -17.20% per year. And the median was -2.35% 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.
Kuwait Hotels Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Kuwait Hotels Co PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kuwait Hotels Co'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 Lodging subindustry, Kuwait Hotels 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 Hotels Co PB Ratio vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kuwait Hotels Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kuwait Hotels 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 Hotels Co (KUW:KHOT) has a PB Ratio of 1.85 as of Aug. 30, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Kuwait Hotels Co and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 1.56. Over the past decade, Kuwait Hotels Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.49 to 3.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Kuwait Hotels Co ranks #447 out of 791 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 56.5%.
Is Kuwait Hotels Co's PB Ratio too high?
Kuwait Hotels Co's current PB Ratio of 1.85 is 19% above median its 10-year median of 1.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.49 to a high of 3.13. The Travel & Leisure industry median PB Ratio is 1.50. Kuwait Hotels Co's value of 1.85 is 23.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kuwait Hotels Co ranks #447 out of 791 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kuwait Hotels Co has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kuwait Hotels Co's PB Ratio compare to MAR and HLT?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Kuwait Hotels Co ranks #447 out of 791 companies for PB Ratio. This places Kuwait Hotels Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.50. Kuwait Hotels Co's value of 1.85 is 23.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Kuwait Hotels Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.49 to 3.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.56 vs. the industry median of 1.50, Kuwait Hotels Co 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median PB Ratio among Travel & Leisure companies is 1.50, based on 791 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 Hotels Co's current PB Ratio of 1.85 is 23.3% 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 Kuwait Hotels Co and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kuwait Hotels Co's current PB Ratio is 1.85, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 1.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kuwait Hotels Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait Hotels Co (KUW:KHOT) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.19, compared to a current price of KWD0.24 — trading 24.7% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.85, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 1.56 and 23.3% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 1.50. Kuwait Hotels Co's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 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 Hotels Co (KUW:KHOT), the current PB Ratio is 1.85 as of Aug. 30, 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 Hotels Co (KUW:KHOT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait Hotels Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of KWD0.24 is trading 24.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.19.
GuruFocus considers Kuwait Hotels Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KUW:KHOT:
PB Ratio: 1.85 (19% above median its 10-year median of 1.56)
GF Value™: KWD0.19 vs. price of KWD0.24 (24.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 23.3% above the Travel & Leisure median (#447 of 791)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:KHOT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kuwait Hotels Co, along with its subsidiaries, is engaged in owning, operating and managing the hotel, commercial, and residential properties. The company also provides catering services, buying and selling of resorts, land, and real estate, managing and renting owned or rented properties, managing and developing land and properties, hotels, restaurants, and Food services management. The company generates key revenue from manpower supply. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from the State of Kuwait.
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