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First Takaful Insurance Co KCSCKUW:FTI 16 PB Ratio is 2.28 as of Jul. 24, 2026, which is 268% above its 10-year median of 0.62. GuruFocus rates KUW:FTI with a GF Score™ of 16/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.18 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 497 Insurance companies, First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC ranks worse than 73.84% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
KUW:FTI'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.37 Med: 0.62 Max: 3.71
Current: 2.27
During the past 13 years, First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC's highest PB Ratio was 3.71. The lowest was 0.37. And the median was 0.62.
KUW:FTI's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 73.84% of 497
companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 1.37
vs KUW:FTI: 2.27
During the past 12 months, First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 41.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -0.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC was 111.30% per year. The lowest was -51.40% per year. And the median was -2.70% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC (KUW:FTI) PB Ratio Explanation
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.
First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC PB Ratio Related Terms
First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC 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 Insurance - Diversified subindustry, First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC'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.
First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC PB Ratio vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC's PB Ratio falls into.
First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC 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.
* 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.
First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC (KUW:FTI) has a PB Ratio of 2.28 as of Jul. 24, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC and its competitors. This is 268% above median its historical median of 0.62. Over the past decade, First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.37 to 3.71. According to the industry distribution chart, First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC ranks #367 out of 497 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 73.8%.
Is First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC's PB Ratio too high?
First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC's current PB Ratio of 2.28 is 268% above median its 10-year median of 0.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.37 to a high of 3.71. The Insurance industry median PB Ratio is 1.37. First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC's value of 2.28 is 66.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC ranks #367 out of 497 companies in the Insurance industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC has a GF Score™ of 16/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC's PB Ratio compare to BRK.A and AIG?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC ranks #367 out of 497 companies for PB Ratio. This places First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.37. First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC's value of 2.28 is 66.4% above this benchmark. Historically, First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.37 to 3.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.62 vs. the industry median of 1.37, First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC 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 Insurance company?
The median PB Ratio among Insurance companies is 1.37, based on 497 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. First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC's current PB Ratio of 2.28 is 66.4% 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 First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC's current PB Ratio is 2.28, which is 268% above median its own 10-year median of 0.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC (KUW:FTI) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.18, compared to a current price of KWD0.21 — trading 16.7% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 2.28, which is 268% above median its 10-year median of 0.62 and 66.4% above the Insurance industry median of 1.37. First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC's overall GF Score™ is 16/100 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 First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC (KUW:FTI), the current PB Ratio is 2.28 as of Jul. 24, 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 First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC (KUW:FTI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of KWD0.21 is trading 16.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.18.
GuruFocus considers First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KUW:FTI:
PB Ratio: 2.28 (268% above median its 10-year median of 0.62)
GF Value™: KWD0.18 vs. price of KWD0.21 (16.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 66.4% above the Insurance median (#367 of 497)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:FTI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC Business Description
First Takaful Insurance Co KCSC is engaged in carrying out all types of insurance takaful activities and related activities, including insurance and reinsurance, and investing the funds available to the company in various activities. The company's product line consists of life and medical, fire and general accidents, motor, marine, and aviation. Geographically, the company provides its services only to the Kuwait market.
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