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United Real Estate Co (K S C) stock PB Ratio (=1.98) is close to 10-year high of 2.03.
The historical rank and industry rank for United Real Estate Co (K S C)'s PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
KUW:URC'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.25 Med: 0.4 Max: 2.03
Current: 1.93
During the past 13 years, United Real Estate Co (K S C)'s highest PB Ratio was 2.03. The lowest was 0.25. And the median was 0.40.
KUW:URC's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 81.64% of 1710
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 0.81
vs KUW:URC: 1.93
During the past 12 months, United Real Estate Co (K S C)'s average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -1.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -2.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of United Real Estate Co (K S C) was 12.80% per year. The lowest was -5.90% per year. And the median was -1.90% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
United Real Estate Co (K S C) (KUW:URC) 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.
United Real Estate Co (K S C) PB Ratio Related Terms
United Real Estate Co (K S C) 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.
United Real Estate Co (K S C) PB Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, United Real Estate Co (K S C)'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.
United Real Estate Co (K S C) PB Ratio vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, United Real Estate Co (K S C)'s PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United Real Estate Co (K S C)'s PB Ratio falls into.
United Real Estate Co (K S C) 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.
United Real Estate Co (K S C) (KUW:URC) has a PB Ratio of 1.92 as of Jul. 30, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on United Real Estate Co (K S C) and its competitors. This is 380% above median its historical median of 0.40. Over the past decade, United Real Estate Co (K S C)'s PB Ratio has ranged from 0.25 to 2.03. According to the industry distribution chart, United Real Estate Co (K S C) ranks #1396 out of 1710 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 81.6%.
Is United Real Estate Co (K S C)'s PB Ratio too high?
United Real Estate Co (K S C)'s current PB Ratio of 1.92 is 380% above median its 10-year median of 0.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.25 to a high of 2.03. The Real Estate industry median PB Ratio is 0.81. United Real Estate Co (K S C)'s value of 1.92 is 137% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Real Estate Co (K S C) ranks #1396 out of 1710 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, United Real Estate Co (K S C) has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Real Estate Co (K S C)'s PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, United Real Estate Co (K S C) ranks #1396 out of 1710 companies for PB Ratio. This places United Real Estate Co (K S C) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 0.81. United Real Estate Co (K S C)'s value of 1.92 is 137% above this benchmark. Historically, United Real Estate Co (K S C)'s own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.25 to 2.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.40 vs. the industry median of 0.81, United Real Estate Co (K S C) 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 Real Estate company?
The median PB Ratio among Real Estate companies is 0.81, based on 1,710 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. United Real Estate Co (K S C)'s current PB Ratio of 1.92 is 137% 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 United Real Estate Co (K S C) and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median PB Ratio is 0.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Real Estate Co (K S C)'s current PB Ratio is 1.92, which is 380% above median its own 10-year median of 0.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United Real Estate Co (K S C) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Real Estate Co (K S C) (KUW:URC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.12, compared to a current price of KWD0.28 — trading 134.2% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.92, which is 380% above median its 10-year median of 0.40 and 137% above the Real Estate industry median of 0.81. United Real Estate Co (K S C)'s overall GF Score™ is 36/100 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 United Real Estate Co (K S C) (KUW:URC), the current PB Ratio is 1.92 as of Jul. 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 United Real Estate Co (K S C) (KUW:URC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Real Estate Co (K S C) stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of KWD0.28 is trading 134.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.12.
GuruFocus considers United Real Estate Co (K S C) to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KUW:URC:
PB Ratio: 1.92 (380% above median its 10-year median of 0.40)
GF Value™: KWD0.12 vs. price of KWD0.28 (134.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 137% above the Real Estate median (#1396 of 1710)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:URC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
United Real Estate Co (K S C) Business Description
United Real Estate Co (K S C) is a diversified real estate company. The firm operates through a number of operating subsidiaries and investment arms across the Middle East and North Africa region. The company's core business is real estate development and operations. The company has four segments: Rental operations consist of leasing of properties; Hospitality operations consist of hospitality services; Real estate development & Property trading consist of purchase and resale of properties & development of real estate properties; and Contracting and services consist of managing third-party properties. Its primary geographic markets are Kuwait, Jordan, Egypt, Europe, Lebanon, and Oman, out of which the majority of revenue is derived from Kuwait.
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