Kuwait National Cinema Co (KUW:KCIN) Buyback Yield %: 0.00 (As of Sep. 03, 2026)

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KUW:KCIN Kuwait National Cinema Co KUW:KCIN
81 GF Score
Price KWD1.25
GF Value KWD1.47
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Kuwait National Cinema Co Buyback Yield %?

Kuwait National Cinema Co KUW:KCIN 81 Buyback Yield % is 0.00 as of Sep. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates KUW:KCIN with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD1.47 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 287 Media - Diversified companies, Kuwait National Cinema Co ranks worse than 348431.71% on this metric.

Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.

Kuwait National Cinema Co's current buyback yield was 0.00%.


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Kuwait National Cinema Co Buyback Yield % Historical Data

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Kuwait National Cinema Co Buyback Yield % Chart

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KUW:KCIN vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Buyback Yield % Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Kuwait National Cinema Co's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % 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 National Cinema Co Buyback Yield % vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Kuwait National Cinema Co's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kuwait National Cinema Co's Buyback Yield % falls into.


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Kuwait National Cinema Co Buyback Yield % Calculation

Buyback yield is a measure of shareholder return.

Kuwait National Cinema Co's Buyback Yield for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) / Market Cap
=- (0 + 0) / 138.903
=0.00%

Kuwait National Cinema Co's annualized Buyback Yield for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock(TTM) / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) (TTM)** / Market Cap
=- (0 + 0) / 115.937704
=0.00%

* 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.

** If the quarter corresponds to the year-end period, we will use the annual Repurchase of Stock and Issuance of Stock data .

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Buyback Yield % →
What does a Buyback Yield % of 0.00 mean?
Kuwait National Cinema Co (KUW:KCIN) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.00 as of Sep. 03, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Kuwait National Cinema Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kuwait National Cinema Co ranks #999999 out of 287 companies in the Media - Diversified industry.
Is Kuwait National Cinema Co's Buyback Yield % too high?
Kuwait National Cinema Co's current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Kuwait National Cinema Co ranks #999999 out of 287 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kuwait National Cinema Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kuwait National Cinema Co's Buyback Yield % compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Kuwait National Cinema Co ranks #999999 out of 287 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Kuwait National Cinema Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.02. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Media - Diversified companies is 0.02, based on 287 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Kuwait National Cinema Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kuwait National Cinema Co's current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kuwait National Cinema Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait National Cinema Co (KUW:KCIN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD1.47, compared to a current price of KWD1.25 — trading 14.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. Kuwait National Cinema Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kuwait National Cinema Co (KUW:KCIN), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.00 as of Sep. 03, 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 National Cinema Co (KUW:KCIN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait National Cinema Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of KWD1.25 is trading 14.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of KWD1.47. GuruFocus considers Kuwait National Cinema Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for KUW:KCIN:

  • Buyback Yield %: 0.00
  • GF Value™: KWD1.47 vs. price of KWD1.25 (14.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Kuwait National Cinema Co Business Description

Address Airport Road, Old Khaitan Area, Plot 9, Sama Khaitan Mall, Building 164, 2nd Floor, Office 1 and 2, P.O. Box 502, Safat, Kuwait, KWT, 13006
Kuwait National Cinema Company KPSC operates in the entertainment industry. It owns and operates cinema theatres under the Cinescape brand across different locations in Kuwait and the nearby region, operating as an exhibitor of movies from different genres and languages. The company operates in the following segments: Cinema and Buffets, Investment, and Investment properties. Maximum revenue is derived from the Cinema and Buffets segment, which represents all activities related to cinema shows, film distribution, as well as activities related to buffets, supplemented by theatres. The Investment segment represents investment in equity, investment funds, and investments in an associate; and the Investment properties segment represents activities related to rental of investment properties.
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