Gulf Investment House KSC (ADX:GIH) PB Ratio: 1.29 (As of Jul. 05, 2026) — 52% Below Median


ADX:GIH Gulf Investment House KSC ADX:GIH
30 GF Score
Price د.إ1.89
GF Value د.إ1.60
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Gulf Investment House KSC PB Ratio?

Gulf Investment House KSC ADX:GIH 30 PB Ratio is 1.29 as of Jul. 05, 2026, which is 52% below its 10-year median of 2.71. GuruFocus rates ADX:GIH with a GF Score™ of 30/100 and a GF Value™ of د.إ1.60. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,602 Asset Management companies, Gulf Investment House KSC ranks worse than 93.76% 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 (2026-07-05), Gulf Investment House KSC's share price is د.إ1.89. Gulf Investment House KSC's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was د.إ1.47. Hence, Gulf Investment House KSC's PB Ratio of today is 1.29.

The historical rank and industry rank for Gulf Investment House KSC's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

ADX:GIH' s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.21   Med: 2.71   Max: 7.69
Current: 4.75

During the past 13 years, Gulf Investment House KSC's highest PB Ratio was 7.69. The lowest was 0.21. And the median was 2.71.

ADX:GIH's PB Ratio is ranked worse than
93.76% of 1602 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.96 vs ADX:GIH: 4.75

During the past 12 months, Gulf Investment House KSC's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.70% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.40% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.80% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -2.80% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Gulf Investment House KSC was 30.70% per year. The lowest was -33.90% per year. And the median was -10.00% per year.

Back to Basics: PB Ratio


Gulf Investment House KSC  (ADX:GIH) PB Ratio Explanation

Unlike valuation ratios relative to the earning power such as PE Ratio, PE Ratio without NRI, PS Ratio, Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow , or Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow, the PB Ratio measures the valuation of the stock relative to the underlying asset of the company.

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.


Gulf Investment House KSC PB Ratio Related Terms


Gulf Investment House KSC PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Gulf Investment House 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.

Gulf Investment House KSC PB Ratio Chart

Gulf Investment House KSC Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
PB Ratio
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Gulf Investment House KSC Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
PB Ratio 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 1.41 1.42 1.46 1.30 1.29

ADX:GIH vs BLK, BX, KKR: PB Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Gulf Investment House 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.


Gulf Investment House KSC PB Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Gulf Investment House KSC's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Gulf Investment House KSC's PB Ratio falls into.


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Gulf Investment House KSC 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.

Gulf Investment House KSC's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:

PB Ratio=Share Price/Book Value per Share (Q: Mar. 2026)
=1.89/1.465
=1.29

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about PB Ratio →
What does a PB Ratio of 1.29 mean?
Gulf Investment House KSC (ADX:GIH) has a PB Ratio of 1.29 as of Jul. 05, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Gulf Investment House KSC and its competitors. This is 52% below median its historical median of 2.71. Over the past decade, Gulf Investment House KSC's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.21 to 7.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Gulf Investment House KSC ranks #1502 out of 1602 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 93.8%.
Is Gulf Investment House KSC's PB Ratio too high?
Gulf Investment House KSC's current PB Ratio of 1.29 is 52% below median its 10-year median of 2.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.21 to a high of 7.69. The Asset Management industry median PB Ratio is 0.96. Gulf Investment House KSC's value of 1.29 is 34.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gulf Investment House KSC ranks #1502 out of 1602 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Gulf Investment House KSC has a GF Score™ of 30/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gulf Investment House KSC's PB Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Gulf Investment House KSC ranks #1502 out of 1602 companies for PB Ratio. This places Gulf Investment House KSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 0.96. Gulf Investment House KSC's value of 1.29 is 34.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Gulf Investment House KSC's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.21 to 7.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.71 vs. the industry median of 0.96, Gulf Investment House 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 an Asset Management company?
The median PB Ratio among Asset Management companies is 0.96, based on 1,602 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. Gulf Investment House KSC's current PB Ratio of 1.29 is 34.4% 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 Gulf Investment House KSC and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median PB Ratio is 0.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gulf Investment House KSC's current PB Ratio is 1.29, which is 52% below median its own 10-year median of 2.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gulf Investment House KSC stock overvalued right now?
Gulf Investment House KSC (ADX:GIH) has a current PB Ratio of 1.29. The stock's GF Value™ is د.إ1.60, compared to a current price of د.إ1.89 — trading 18.1% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.29, which is 52% below median its 10-year median of 2.71 and 34.4% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.96. Gulf Investment House KSC's overall GF Score™ is 30/100 with 2 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 Gulf Investment House KSC (ADX:GIH), the current PB Ratio is 1.29 as of Jul. 05, 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 Gulf Investment House KSC (ADX:GIH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gulf Investment House KSC stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of د.إ1.89 is trading 18.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of د.إ1.60.

Key valuation signals for ADX:GIH:

  • PB Ratio: 1.29 (52% below median its 10-year median of 2.71)
  • GF Value™: د.إ1.60 vs. price of د.إ1.89 (18.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 30/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 34.4% above the Asset Management median (#1502 of 1602)

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


Gulf Investment House KSC Business Description

Other Exchanges GIH:Kuwait
Address Fadh Al Salem Street, Al Qibla, Block 6, 8th Floor, Building 165, Jawharat AlKhaleej Complex, Safat, Kuwait, KWT, 13149
Gulf Investment House KSC (GIH) is a financial services company. It is engaged in investment activities and related financial and advisory services. The company also trades and invests in properties. The company derives majority of its revenue from Investment. The operating segments of the group are Investments, Manufacturing and Real estate. It derives a majority of revenue from the Investments segment. It earns fees and commission income from a diverse range of asset management, investment banking, custody, and brokerage services provided to the customers.
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