Boubyan Petrochemical Co KSC (KUW:BPCC) PB Ratio: 1.45 (As of Jul. 21, 2026) — Near Median

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KUW:BPCC Boubyan Petrochemical Co KSC KUW:BPCC
38 GF Score
Price KWD0.61
GF Value KWD0.72
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Boubyan Petrochemical Co KSC PB Ratio?

Boubyan Petrochemical Co KSC KUW:BPCC -2.38% 38 PB Ratio is 1.45 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 1.46. GuruFocus rates KUW:BPCC with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.72 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,576 Chemicals companies, Boubyan Petrochemical Co KSC ranks better than 56.03% 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 (2026-07-21), Boubyan Petrochemical Co KSC's share price is KWD0.614. Boubyan Petrochemical Co KSC's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was KWD0.42. Hence, Boubyan Petrochemical Co KSC's PB Ratio of today is 1.45.

Warning Sign:

Boubyan Petrochemical Co KSC stock PB Ratio (=1.45) is close to 3-year high of 1.58.

The historical rank and industry rank for Boubyan Petrochemical Co KSC's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

KUW:BPCC' s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.82   Med: 1.46   Max: 2.26
Current: 1.45

During the past 13 years, Boubyan Petrochemical Co KSC's highest PB Ratio was 2.26. The lowest was 0.82. And the median was 1.46.

KUW:BPCC's PB Ratio is ranked better than
56.03% of 1576 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.63 vs KUW:BPCC: 1.45

During the past 12 months, Boubyan Petrochemical Co KSC's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -6.40% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -5.20% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -1.70% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -2.20% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Boubyan Petrochemical Co KSC was 7.80% per year. The lowest was -83.20% per year. And the median was -0.70% per year.

Back to Basics: PB Ratio


Boubyan Petrochemical Co KSC  (KUW:BPCC) 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.


Boubyan Petrochemical Co KSC PB Ratio Related Terms


Boubyan Petrochemical Co KSC PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Boubyan Petrochemical Co 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.

Boubyan Petrochemical Co KSC PB Ratio Chart

Boubyan Petrochemical Co KSC Annual Data
Trend Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.91 1.56 1.40 1.46 1.38

Boubyan Petrochemical Co KSC Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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 1.46 1.46 1.37 1.24 1.38

KUW:BPCC vs DOW: PB Ratio Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Boubyan Petrochemical Co 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 Petrochemical Co KSC PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Boubyan Petrochemical Co KSC's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Boubyan Petrochemical Co KSC's PB Ratio falls into.


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Boubyan Petrochemical Co 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.

Boubyan Petrochemical Co KSC's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:

PB Ratio=Share Price/Book Value per Share (Q: Apr. 2026)
=0.614/0.424
=1.45

* 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 1.45 mean?
Boubyan Petrochemical Co KSC (KUW:BPCC) has a PB Ratio of 1.45 as of Jul. 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 Petrochemical Co KSC and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.46. Over the past decade, Boubyan Petrochemical Co KSC's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.82 to 2.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Boubyan Petrochemical Co KSC ranks #693 out of 1576 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 44%.
Is Boubyan Petrochemical Co KSC's PB Ratio too high?
Boubyan Petrochemical Co KSC's current PB Ratio of 1.45 is near median its 10-year median of 1.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.82 to a high of 2.26. The Chemicals industry median PB Ratio is 1.63. Boubyan Petrochemical Co KSC's value of 1.45 is 11% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Boubyan Petrochemical Co KSC ranks #693 out of 1576 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Boubyan Petrochemical Co KSC has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Boubyan Petrochemical Co KSC's PB Ratio compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Boubyan Petrochemical Co KSC ranks #693 out of 1576 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Boubyan Petrochemical Co KSC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.63. Boubyan Petrochemical Co KSC's value of 1.45 is 11% below this benchmark. Historically, Boubyan Petrochemical Co KSC's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.82 to 2.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.46 vs. the industry median of 1.63, Boubyan Petrochemical Co KSC 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 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. Boubyan Petrochemical Co KSC's current PB Ratio of 1.45 is 11% 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 Boubyan Petrochemical Co KSC 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. Boubyan Petrochemical Co KSC's current PB Ratio is 1.45, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Boubyan Petrochemical Co KSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Boubyan Petrochemical Co KSC (KUW:BPCC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.72, compared to a current price of KWD0.61 — trading 14.7% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.45, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.46 and 11% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.63. Boubyan Petrochemical Co KSC's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 10 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 Petrochemical Co KSC (KUW:BPCC), the current PB Ratio is 1.45 as of Jul. 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 Petrochemical Co KSC (KUW:BPCC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Boubyan Petrochemical Co KSC stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of KWD0.61 is trading 14.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.72. GuruFocus considers Boubyan Petrochemical Co KSC to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for KUW:BPCC:

  • PB Ratio: 1.45 (near median its 10-year median of 1.46)
  • GF Value™: KWD0.72 vs. price of KWD0.61 (14.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 38/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 11% below the Chemicals median (#693 of 1576)

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


Boubyan Petrochemical Co KSC Business Description

Address Al Shuhada Street, Office Number 2, 33rd Floor, KIPCO Tower, P.O. Box 2383, Safat, Sharq, Kuwait, KWT, 13024
Boubyan Petrochemical Co KSC is engaged in manufacturing petrochemical material and its derivatives and also sells, purchases, supplies, distributes, exports and stores such materials. The company's operating segment includes Energy, manufacturing and petrochemical sector and Services and education, and Others. It generates maximum revenue from the Energy, manufacturing and petrochemical sector segment.
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