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Kuwaiti (PR) Banks Industry Analysis

UpdatedJun 25, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies10
  • 7D-1.3%
  • 3M-0.1%
  • 1Y-1.2%
  • YTD-3.7%

Over the last 7 days, the Banks industry has dropped 1.3%, driven by pullbacks in National Bank of KuwaitK.P and Boubyan Bank K.S.C.P of 1.5% and 3.2%, respectively. Over the last year, the industry has been flat overall. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 13% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the Kuwaiti Banks Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Thu, 25 Jun 2026د.ك31.3bد.ك5.0bد.ك1.6b24.1x19.5x6.2x
Sat, 23 May 2026د.ك31.7bد.ك5.0bد.ك1.6b24.3x19.7x6.3x
Mon, 20 Apr 2026د.ك33.1bد.ك5.0bد.ك1.6b23.8x20.6x6.6x
Wed, 18 Mar 2026د.ك31.0bد.ك5.0bد.ك1.6b22.3x19.3x6.2x
Fri, 13 Feb 2026د.ك31.6bد.ك5.0bد.ك1.6b22.4x19.7x6.3x
Sun, 11 Jan 2026د.ك32.0bد.ك5.0bد.ك1.6b23.1x19.4x6.4x
Tue, 09 Dec 2025د.ك32.5bد.ك5.0bد.ك1.6b24.2x19.7x6.5x
Thu, 06 Nov 2025د.ك32.2bد.ك5.0bد.ك1.6b23.4x19.7x6.5x
Sat, 04 Oct 2025د.ك32.2bد.ك4.9bد.ك1.6b24x19.8x6.6x
Mon, 01 Sep 2025د.ك31.5bد.ك4.9bد.ك1.6b23.5x19.3x6.5x
Wed, 30 Jul 2025د.ك32.3bد.ك4.9bد.ك1.6b24.1x19.9x6.6x
Fri, 27 Jun 2025د.ك31.1bد.ك4.8bد.ك1.6b24x19.6x6.5x
Sun, 25 May 2025د.ك30.0bد.ك4.8bد.ك1.6b22.8x18.9x6.3x
Tue, 22 Apr 2025د.ك29.5bد.ك4.7bد.ك1.6b21.8x18.4x6.3x
Thu, 20 Mar 2025د.ك29.4bد.ك4.7bد.ك1.5b20.6x19.1x6.3x
Sat, 15 Feb 2025د.ك29.3bد.ك4.6bد.ك1.5b20.8x19.7x6.3x
Mon, 13 Jan 2025د.ك27.7bد.ك4.5bد.ك1.5b19x18.8x6.1x
Wed, 11 Dec 2024د.ك26.8bد.ك4.5bد.ك1.5b18.3x18.2x5.9x
Fri, 08 Nov 2024د.ك26.3bد.ك4.5bد.ك1.5b17.8x17.8x5.8x
Sun, 06 Oct 2024د.ك25.7bد.ك4.5bد.ك1.4b17x17.8x5.7x
Tue, 03 Sep 2024د.ك26.4bد.ك4.5bد.ك1.4b17.8x18.2x5.8x
Thu, 01 Aug 2024د.ك27.0bد.ك4.5bد.ك1.4b16.3x18.7x6x
Sat, 29 Jun 2024د.ك25.9bد.ك4.4bد.ك1.4b17.1x18x5.9x
Mon, 27 May 2024د.ك26.5bد.ك4.4bد.ك1.4b17x18.5x6.1x
Wed, 24 Apr 2024د.ك26.2bد.ك4.3bد.ك1.4b18.2x18.7x6.1x
Fri, 22 Mar 2024د.ك27.0bد.ك4.3bد.ك1.5b20x18.2x6.3x
Sun, 18 Feb 2024د.ك27.5bد.ك4.3bد.ك1.5b19.8x17.9x6.3x
Tue, 16 Jan 2024د.ك26.5bد.ك4.4bد.ك1.5b19.6x17.2x6.1x
Thu, 14 Dec 2023د.ك24.8bد.ك4.4bد.ك1.5b18x16x5.7x
Sat, 11 Nov 2023د.ك24.1bد.ك4.2bد.ك1.5b17.1x15.9x5.7x
Mon, 09 Oct 2023د.ك24.6bد.ك4.0bد.ك1.4b19.3x17.3x6.2x
Wed, 06 Sep 2023د.ك25.3bد.ك4.0bد.ك1.4b19.6x17.8x6.3x
Fri, 04 Aug 2023د.ك26.1bد.ك3.9bد.ك1.4b20.2x18.7x6.7x
Sun, 02 Jul 2023د.ك25.7bد.ك3.7bد.ك1.3b19.7x20.2x6.9x
Price to Earnings Ratio

20.2x


Total Market Cap: د.ك25.7bTotal Earnings: د.ك1.3bTotal Revenue: د.ك3.7bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Kuwaiti Banks Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 18.7x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are relatively neutral on the Kuwaiti Banks industry at the moment, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates to remain steady.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PE ratio of 18.7x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 6.2x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Banks industry have grown 7.9% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 10% per year.
  • This means that more sales are being generated by these companies overall, and subsequently their profits are increasing too.

Industry Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the Kuwaiti Financials industry?

KW Market-1.17%
Financials-1.24%
Banks-1.35%
Diversified Banks-1.35%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Diversified Banks industry, which is trading close to its 3-year average PE ratio of 18.7x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 13.0%, which is higher than its past year's earnings growth of 4.3% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Diversified Banks industry, which is trading close to its 3-year average of 18.7x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Diversified Banks industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 13% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings growth rate of 4.3% per year.
  • In contrast, the Diversified Banks industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 13% per year over the next few years.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
KFH Kuwait Finance House K.S.C.Pد.ك0.770.7%
+د.ك96.0m		6.6%PB2.4x
GBK Gulf Bank K.S.C.Pد.ك0.350.3%
+د.ك4.2m		6.8%PB1.8x

Latest News

BURG
د.ك0.19
Burgan Bank K.P.S.C
7D
-1.1%
1Y
-28.5%
Narrative Update • Jun 24

BURG: Future Returns Will Depend On Stable Profitability And P/E Assumptions

Analysts have adjusted their KWD price target for Burgan Bank K.P.S.C. in line with updated assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E, reflecting refreshed views on the bank's valuation drivers. What's in the News No recent Burgan Bank K.P.S.C. specific news items were identified in the provided sources.
CBK
د.ك0.47
Commercial Bank of Kuwait K.P.S.C
7D
-4.7%
1Y
-11.3%
KFH
د.ك0.77
Kuwait Finance House K.S.C.P
7D
0.7%
1Y
6.6%
Narrative Update • Jun 14

KFH: Softer Profit Margins Will Continue To Outweigh Dividend Appeal

Analysts have trimmed their price target for Kuwait Finance House K.S.C.P., lowering fair value from KWD0.72 to KWD0.69 as slightly softer profit margin expectations offset a higher assumed revenue growth rate and a modest adjustment to the discount rate and future P/E. What's in the News Kuwait Finance House K.S.C.P. shareholders approved a second cash dividend for the financial year ended 31 December 2025 at 14% of the share's nominal value, equal to 14 Fils per share, with the record date scheduled on 20 April 2026 and payment on 23 April 2026.
NBK
د.ك0.81
National Bank of KuwaitK.P
7D
-1.5%
1Y
-11.7%
Narrative Update • Jun 11

NBK: Future Returns Will Benefit From Upcoming Dividend And Earnings Decisions

Analysts have trimmed their KWD price target for National Bank of Kuwait K.P., reflecting a shift to a lower fair value estimate of KWD 0.96 from KWD 1.06, based on updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E expectations. What's in the News No recent news items, periodical coverage, or key developments are available from the provided sources for National Bank of Kuwait K.P. at this time.
GBK
د.ك0.35
Gulf Bank K.S.C.P
7D
0.3%
1Y
6.8%
Narrative Update • Jun 04

GBK: Updated Profit And P/E Assumptions Will Support Balanced Outlook

Analysts have nudged their price target for Gulf Bank K.S.C.P. higher to KWD 0.369 from KWD 0.361, citing updated assumptions around fair value, profit margin and future P/E that slightly adjust their overall outlook on the stock. What's in the News There are currently no recent news stories or periodical reports provided for Gulf Bank K.S.C.P., so investors are working with limited public event detail beyond the updated analyst price target.
KPROJ
د.ك0.077
Kuwait Projects Company Holding K.S.C.P
7D
-3.8%
1Y
-12.1%
WARBABANK
د.ك0.28
Warba Bank K.S.C.P
7D
-1.4%
1Y
11.4%
ABK
د.ك0.26
Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait K.S.C.P
7D
-1.9%
1Y
-7.9%
BOUBYAN
د.ك0.64
Boubyan Bank K.S.C.P
7D
-3.2%
1Y
-2.5%