Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz (KUW:MARKAZ) PEG Ratio: 0.60 (As of Sep. 02, 2026)

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KUW:MARKAZ Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz KUW:MARKAZ
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What is Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz PEG Ratio?

Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz KUW:MARKAZ -2.05% 36 PEG Ratio is 0.60 as of Sep. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates KUW:MARKAZ with a GF Score™ of 36/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.15 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 491 Asset Management companies, Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz ranks better than 75.76% on this metric.

PE Ratio without NRI / 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate*

PEG Ratio is defined as the PE Ratio without NRI divided by the growth ratio. The growth rate we use is the 5-Year EBITDA growth rate. As of today, Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's PE Ratio without NRI is 15.89. Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's 5-Year EBITDA growth rate is 26.60%. Therefore, Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's PEG Ratio for today is 0.60.

* The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.


The historical rank and industry rank for Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

KUW:MARKAZ' s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0   Med: 0   Max: 0.62
Current: 0.62


During the past 13 years, Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's highest PEG Ratio was 0.62. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.00.


KUW:MARKAZ's PEG Ratio is ranked better than
75.76% of 491 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 1.48 vs KUW:MARKAZ: 0.62

Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.


Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz  (KUW:MARKAZ) PEG Ratio Explanation

To compare stocks with different growth rates, Peter Lynch invented a ratio called PEG Ratio. PEG Ratio is defined as the P/E ratio divided by the growth ratio. He thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued. Still he said he would rather buy a company growing 20% a year with a P/E of 20, instead of a company growing 10% a year with a P/E of 10.


Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz PEG Ratio Related Terms


Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz PEG Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's PEG 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.

Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz PEG Ratio Chart

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KUW:MARKAZ vs BLK, BX, KKR: PEG Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's PEG Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PEG 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 Financial Centre-Markaz PEG Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's PEG Ratio falls into.


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Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz PEG Ratio Calculation

PEG Ratio is defined as the PE Ratio without NRI divided by the growth ratio. The ratio we use is the 5-Year EBITDA growth rate.

Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's PEG Ratio for today is calculated as

PEG Ratio=PE Ratio without NRI/5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate*
=15.888888888889/26.60
=0.60

* 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.

* Note: The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about PEG Ratio →
What does a PEG Ratio of 0.60 mean?
Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz (KUW:MARKAZ) has a PEG Ratio of 0.60 as of Sep. 02, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz ranks #119 out of 491 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 24.2%.
Is Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's PEG Ratio too high?
Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's current PEG Ratio is 0.60. The Asset Management industry median PEG Ratio is 1.48. Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's value of 0.60 is 59.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz ranks #119 out of 491 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's PEG Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz ranks #119 out of 491 companies for PEG Ratio. This places Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.48. Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's value of 0.60 is 59.5% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good PEG Ratio for an Asset Management company?
The median PEG Ratio among Asset Management companies is 1.48, based on 491 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PEG Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PEG Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's current PEG Ratio of 0.60 is 59.5% 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 PEG Ratio mean?
A high PEG Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median PEG Ratio is 1.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's current PEG Ratio is 0.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz (KUW:MARKAZ) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.15, compared to a current price of KWD0.14 — trading 4.7% below its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 0.60 and 59.5% below the Asset Management industry median of 1.48. Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PEG Ratio calculated?
PEG Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz (KUW:MARKAZ), the current PEG Ratio is 0.60 as of Sep. 02, 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 Financial Centre-Markaz (KUW:MARKAZ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of KWD0.14 is trading 4.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.15. GuruFocus considers Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for KUW:MARKAZ:

  • PEG Ratio: 0.60
  • GF Value™: KWD0.15 vs. price of KWD0.14 (4.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 36/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 59.5% below the Asset Management median (#119 of 491)

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


Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz Business Description

Address Al Soor Street, PO Box 23444, Floor 8, Al Mirqab, Burj Alshaya, Safat, Kuwait City, KWT, 13095
Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz is an asset management company. It provides services such as investment banking, Asset management, Real estate management, Wealth management, and research. The Group has three operating segments: asset management, investment banking, and others. The majority of revenue is from Asset Management, which includes MENA investments, international investments, private equity, real estate, oil and gas, custody, and fixed income. The company operates in Kuwait, North America, the GCC, Europe, and other countries.
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