Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:STC) Current Ratio: 0.99 (As of Mar. 2026) — 13% Below Median


KUW:STC Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC KUW:STC
56 GF Score
Price KWD0.64
GF Value KWD0.58
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC Current Ratio?

Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC KUW:STC -3.01% 56 Current Ratio is 0.99 as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 1.14. 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 366 Telecommunication Services companies, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC ranks worse than 58.2% on this metric.

The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.99.

Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC has a current ratio of 0.99. It indicates that the company may have difficulty meeting its current obligations. Low values, however, do not indicate a critical problem. If Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC has good long-term prospects, it may be able to borrow against those prospects to meet current obligations.

The historical rank and industry rank for Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

KUW:STC' s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.62   Med: 1.14   Max: 1.43
Current: 0.99

During the past 13 years, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's highest Current Ratio was 1.43. The lowest was 0.62. And the median was 1.14.

KUW:STC's Current Ratio is ranked worse than
58.2% of 366 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 1.125 vs KUW:STC: 0.99

Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC  (KUW:STC) Current Ratio Explanation

The current ratio can give a sense of the efficiency of a company's operating cycle or its ability to turn its product into cash. Companies that have trouble getting paid on their receivables or have long inventory turnover can run into liquidity problems because they are unable to alleviate their obligations. Because business operations differ in each industry, it is always more useful to compare companies within the same industry.

Acceptable current ratios vary from industry to industry and are generally between 1 and 3 for healthy businesses.

The higher the current ratio, the more capable the company is of paying its obligations. A ratio under 1 suggests that the company would be unable to pay off its obligations if they came due at that point. While this shows the company is not in good financial health, it does not necessarily mean that it will go bankrupt - as there are many ways to access financing - but it is definitely not a good sign.

If all other things were equal, a creditor, who is expecting to be paid in the next 12 months, would consider a high current ratio to be better than a low current ratio, because a high current ratio means that the company is more likely to meet its liabilities which fall due in the next 12 months.


Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC Current Ratio Related Terms


Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC Current Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's Current 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 Telecommunications Co KSC Current Ratio Chart

Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Current Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.20 1.34 1.38 1.29 1.14

Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Current Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.10 1.08 1.10 1.14 0.99

KUW:STC vs TMUS, VZ, T: Current Ratio Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's Current Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Current 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 Current Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's Current Ratio falls into.


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Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC Current Ratio Calculation

The current ratio is mainly used to give an idea of the company's ability to pay back its short-term liabilities with its short-term assets.

Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's Current Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Current Ratio (A: Dec. 2025 )=Total Current Assets (A: Dec. 2025 )/Total Current Liabilities (A: Dec. 2025 )
=229.448/200.738
=1.14

Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's Current Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Current Ratio (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Total Current Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Total Current Liabilities (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=245.065/248.021
=0.99

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Current Ratio →
What does a Current Ratio of 0.99 mean?
Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:STC) has a Current Ratio of 0.99 as of Mar. 2026. This is 13% below median its historical median of 1.14. Over the past decade, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's Current Ratio has ranged from 0.62 to 1.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC ranks #213 out of 366 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 58.2%.
Is Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's Current Ratio too high?
Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's current Current Ratio of 0.99 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 1.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.62 to a high of 1.43. The Telecommunication Services industry median Current Ratio is 1.13. Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's value of 0.99 is 12% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC ranks #213 out of 366 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 Current Ratio compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC ranks #213 out of 366 companies for Current Ratio. This places Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.13. Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's value of 0.99 is 12% below this benchmark. Historically, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's own Current Ratio has ranged from 0.62 to 1.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.14 vs. the industry median of 1.13, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC has consistently been below 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 Current Ratio for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Current Ratio among Telecommunication Services companies is 1.13, based on 366 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Current Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Current Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's current Current Ratio of 0.99 is 12% 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 Current Ratio mean?
A high Current Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's current Current Ratio is 0.99, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 1.14. 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 Current Ratio is 0.99, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 1.14 and 12% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 1.13. 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 Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:STC), the current Current Ratio is 0.99 as of Mar. 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:

  • Current Ratio: 0.99 (13% below median its 10-year median of 1.14)
  • GF Value™: KWD0.58 vs. price of KWD0.64 (11% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 12% below the Telecommunication Services median (#213 of 366)

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

Address Al-Khansa Street, P.O. Box. 181, Olympia Building, Salmiya, KWT, 22002
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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