Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) (KUW:ASC) EBIT: KWD-0.79 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

What is Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) EBIT?

Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) KUW:ASC +4.01% 32 EBIT is KWD-0.79 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KUW:ASC with a GF Score™ of 32/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.21 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD-0.18 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD-0.79 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -11.86%. Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -241.10%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -1.24%.

Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) (KUW:ASC) EBIT Explanation

1. EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition.

Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

	ROC % (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=	NOPAT	/	Average Invested Capital
=	Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )	/	( (Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2025 )	+	Invested Capital (Q: Mar. 2026 ))	/ count )
=	-0.704 * ( 1 - 0% )	/	( (6.074	+	5.801)	/ 2 )
=	-0.704	/	5.9375
=	-11.86 %

where

	Invested Capital		(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=	Total Assets	-	Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense	-	Excess Cash
=	Total Assets	-	Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense	-	( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities	-	max(0, Total Current Liabilities	-	Total Current Assets	+	Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities	))
=	13.086	-	0.225	-	( 6.787	-	max(0, 1.14	-	12.305	+	6.787	))
=	6.074

	Invested Capital		(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=	Total Assets	-	Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense	-	Excess Cash
=	Total Assets	-	Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense	-	( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities	-	max(0, Total Current Liabilities	-	Total Current Assets	+	Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities	))
=	13.592	-	1.713	-	( 6.078	-	max(0, 1.713	-	12.82	+	6.078	))
=	5.801

Note: The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) data.

2. Joel Greenblatt's definition of Return on Capital:

Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

	ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %		(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=	EBIT	/	Average of (Net fixed Assets	+	Net Working Capital)
=	EBIT	/	Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment	+	Net Working Capital)
			Q: Dec. 2025		Q: Mar. 2026
=	EBIT	/	( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital)	+	(Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )	/	count )
=	-0.704	/	( ( (0.094 + max(0.404, 0))	+	(0.086 + max(-0.045999999999999, 0)) )	/	2 )
=	-0.704	/	( ( 0.498	+	0.086 )	/	2 )
=	-0.704	/	0.292
=	-241.10 %

where Working Capital is:

	Working Capital		(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=	(Accounts Receivable	+	Total Inventories	+	Other Current Assets)	-	(Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense	+	Defer. Rev.	+	Other Current Liabilities)
=	(0.546	+	0.232	+	0.766)	-	(0.225	+	0	+	0.915)
=	0.404

	Working Capital		(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=	(Accounts Receivable	+	Total Inventories	+	Other Current Assets)	-	(Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense	+	Defer. Rev.	+	Other Current Liabilities)
=	(0.671	+	0.286	+	0.71)	-	(1.713	+	0	+	0)
=	-0.045999999999999

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

3. It is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of Earnings Yield:

Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %	=	EBIT (TTM)	/	Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	-0.793	/	64.022
	=	-1.24 %

* 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.

Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) EBIT Related Terms

Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) EBIT Historical Data

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KUW:ASC vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: EBIT Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT data, can be viewed below:

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Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) EV-to-EBIT vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) EBIT Calculation

EBIT, sometimes also called Earnings Before Interest and Taxes, is a measure of a firm's profit that includes all expenses except interest and income tax expenses. It is the difference between operating revenues and operating expenses. When a firm does not have non-operating income, then Operating Income is sometimes used as a synonym for EBIT and operating profit.

EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was KWD-0.79 Mil.

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What does a EBIT of KWD-0.79 Mil mean?

Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) (KUW:ASC) has a EBIT of KWD-0.79 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C).

Is Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s EBIT too high?

Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s current EBIT is KWD-0.79 Mil. Overall, Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s EBIT compare to MSFT and ORCL?

Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s EBIT of KWD-0.79 Mil can be compared against companies in the Software industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good EBIT for a Software company?

A good EBIT depends on the Software industry context. However, EBIT 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 EBIT mean?

A high EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C). Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s current EBIT is KWD-0.79 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) (KUW:ASC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.21, compared to a current price of KWD0.70 — trading 233.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is KWD-0.79 Mil. Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is EBIT calculated?

EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) (KUW:ASC), the current EBIT is KWD-0.79 Mil 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 Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) (KUW:ASC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KWD0.70 is trading 233.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.21. GuruFocus considers Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KUW:ASC:

EBIT: KWD-0.79 Mil
GF Value™: KWD0.21 vs. price of KWD0.70 (233.8% above fair value)
GF Score™: 32/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) Business Description

Industry Technology Software

Comparable Companies KUW:DIGITUS MSFT ORCL PLTR PANW CRWD FTNT SNPS HKSE:02513 NET CRWV XYZ XAMS:ADYEN NTAP TWLO MDB VRSN CPAY ZS AKAM

Address Free zone, Future Area, P.O.Box 27159, Plot No. 28B / 29B, Safat, Kuwait, KWT, 13132

Website http://www.asc-me.net

Automated Systems Company Ltd (K.S.C.C) operates in the IT (information technology) sector. It provides full end-to-end solution starting from cabling and network infrastructure up to the level of enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementation through specialized engineers. Its business activities are divided into three divisions including Global Distribution Systems, Services & Solutions and Engineering Solutions. The company offers various services including systems integration, in-house developed application and mobility solutions, IT managed services, consulting services, cloud computing, among others.

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