What is Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC PB Ratio?
Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSCKUW:STC -3.01%56 PB Ratio is 3.05 as of Jul. 08, 2026, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 2.36. GuruFocus rates KUW:STC with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.58 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 338 Telecommunication Services companies, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC ranks worse than 72.19% on this metric.
KUW:STC'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.67 Med: 2.36 Max: 4.66
Current: 3.05
During the past 13 years, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's highest PB Ratio was 4.66. The lowest was 1.67. And the median was 2.36.
KUW:STC's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 72.19% of 338
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 1.81
vs KUW:STC: 3.05
During the past 12 months, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -1.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -0.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC was 128.30% per year. The lowest was -0.30% per year. And the median was 12.20% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:STC) 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.
Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC PB Ratio Related Terms
Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC 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 Telecom Services subindustry, Kuwait Telecommunications 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.
Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC PB Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's PB Ratio falls into.
Kuwait Telecommunications 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.
* 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 Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:STC) has a PB Ratio of 3.05 as of Jul. 08, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 2.36. Over the past decade, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.67 to 4.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC ranks #244 out of 338 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 72.2%.
Is Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's PB Ratio too high?
Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's current PB Ratio of 3.05 is 29% above median its 10-year median of 2.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.67 to a high of 4.66. The Telecommunication Services industry median PB Ratio is 1.81. Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's value of 3.05 is 68.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC ranks #244 out of 338 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's PB Ratio compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC ranks #244 out of 338 companies for PB Ratio. This places Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.81. Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's value of 3.05 is 68.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.67 to 4.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.36 vs. the industry median of 1.81, Kuwait Telecommunications Co 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 a Telecommunication Services company?
The median PB Ratio among Telecommunication Services companies is 1.81, based on 338 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 Telecommunications Co KSC's current PB Ratio of 3.05 is 68.5% 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 Telecommunications Co KSC and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's current PB Ratio is 3.05, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 2.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:STC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.58, compared to a current price of KWD0.64 — trading 11% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 3.05, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 2.36 and 68.5% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 1.81. Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 9 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 Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:STC), the current PB Ratio is 3.05 as of Jul. 08, 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 Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:STC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of KWD0.64 is trading 11% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.58.
GuruFocus considers Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KUW:STC:
PB Ratio: 3.05 (29% above median its 10-year median of 2.36)
GF Value™: KWD0.58 vs. price of KWD0.64 (11% above fair value)
Industry Position: 68.5% above the Telecommunication Services median (#244 of 338)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:STC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC Business Description
Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC is a telecommunication service provider. The company provides internet access using 4G LTE technology, and 5G technology. The principal activities of the company are to purchase, supply, install, operate, and maintain wireless telecommunication devices and equipment. The company offers numerous opportunities in the field of telecommunications, entertainment, information, digital, and data transfer services. The Group has identified Consumer (i.e., Individual customers) and Enterprise (i.e., Corporates & others) as operating segments.
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