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What is Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC Debt-to-Equity?
Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCCKUW:GFC 7 Debt-to-Equity is 7.77 as of Jun. 2026, which is 2120% above its 10-year median of 0.35. GuruFocus rates KUW:GFC with a GF Score™ of 7/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.33 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 951 Business Services companies, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC ranks worse than 97.9% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
KUW:GFC'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.06 Med: 0.35 Max: 6.45
Current: 6.45
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC was 6.45. The lowest was 0.06. And the median was 0.35.
KUW:GFC's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 97.9% of 951
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.34
vs KUW:GFC: 6.45
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC Debt-to-Equity 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.
Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC Debt-to-Equity Chart
KUW:GFC vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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.
Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC Debt-to-Equity vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's Debt-to-Equity falls into.
* 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.
Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC (KUW:GFC) has a Debt-to-Equity of 7.77 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC and its competitors. This is 2120% above median its historical median of 0.35. Over the past decade, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.06 to 6.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC ranks #931 out of 951 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 97.9%.
Is Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's current Debt-to-Equity of 7.77 is 2120% above median its 10-year median of 0.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.06 to a high of 6.45. The Business Services industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.34. Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's value of 7.77 is 2185.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC ranks #931 out of 951 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC has a GF Score™ of 7/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's Debt-to-Equity compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC ranks #931 out of 951 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.34. Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's value of 7.77 is 2185.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.06 to 6.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.35 vs. the industry median of 0.34, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC 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 Debt-to-Equity for a Business Services company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Business Services companies is 0.34, based on 951 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's current Debt-to-Equity of 7.77 is 2185.3% 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 Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's current Debt-to-Equity is 7.77, which is 2120% above median its own 10-year median of 0.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC (KUW:GFC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.33, compared to a current price of KWD0.37 — trading 12.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 7.77, which is 2120% above median its 10-year median of 0.35 and 2185.3% above the Business Services industry median of 0.34. Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's overall GF Score™ is 7/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC (KUW:GFC), the current Debt-to-Equity is 7.77 as of Jun. 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 Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC (KUW:GFC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of KWD0.37 is trading 12.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.33.
GuruFocus considers Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KUW:GFC:
Debt-to-Equity: 7.77 (2120% above median its 10-year median of 0.35)
GF Value™: KWD0.33 vs. price of KWD0.37 (12.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2185.3% above the Business Services median (#931 of 951)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:GFC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC is a franchise developer operating across the Gulf countries of Kuwait, the UAE, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Qatar. The company offers franchising opportunities for the following brands: Computer Troubleshooters, Premiere Executive, Bon Sweets, Beit Dickson, and Adolfo Dominguez. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following segments: Investments, Trading, and Food Catering. Maximum revenue is generated from the Investments segment, which is engaged in the utilization of franchising activities, property ownership, and investment. The Trading segment is involved in general trading activities, and the Food Catering segment engages in the catering of foodstuffs.
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