Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz (KUW:MARKAZ) EBIT: KWD8.48 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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KUW:MARKAZ Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz KUW:MARKAZ
36 GF Score
Price KWD0.14
GF Value KWD0.15
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz EBIT?

Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz KUW:MARKAZ -2.05% 36 EBIT is KWD8.48 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates KUW:MARKAZ with a GF Score™ of 36/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.15 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was KWD7.78 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was KWD8.48 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 8.44%. Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 666.54%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 6.19%.


Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz  (KUW:MARKAZ) EBIT Explanation

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

Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Mar. 2026 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Jun. 2026 ))/ count )
=14.708 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (171.127 + 177.476)/ 2 )
=14.708/174.3015
=8.44 %

where

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

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

Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Jun. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Mar. 2026  Q: Jun. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=31.104/( ( (4.765 + max(-3.62, 0)) + (4.568 + max(-1.469, 0)) )/ 2 )
=31.104/( ( 4.765 + 4.568 )/ 2 )
=31.104/4.6665
=666.54 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(6.858 + 0 + 0) - (10.478 + 0 + 0)
=-3.62

Working Capital(Q: Jun. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(6.675 + 0 + 0) - (8.144 + 0 + 0)
=-1.469

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

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

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

Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=8.475/136.903
=6.19 %

* 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 Financial Centre-Markaz EBIT Related Terms


Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's EBIT 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 Financial Centre-Markaz EBIT Chart

Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBIT
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Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz Quarterly Data
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KUW:MARKAZ vs BLK, BX, KKR: EBIT Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 Financial Centre-Markaz EV-to-EBIT vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz 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 Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was KWD8.48 Mil.

* 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 EBIT →
What does a EBIT of KWD8.48 Mil mean?
Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz (KUW:MARKAZ) has a EBIT of KWD8.48 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz.
Is Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's EBIT too high?
Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's current EBIT is KWD8.48 Mil. Overall, Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's EBIT compare to BLK and BX?
Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's EBIT of KWD8.48 Mil can be compared against companies in the Asset Management 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 an Asset Management company?
A good EBIT depends on the Asset Management 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 Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz. Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's current EBIT is KWD8.48 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz (KUW:MARKAZ) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.15, compared to a current price of KWD0.14 — trading 4.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is KWD8.48 Mil. Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 with 8 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 Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz (KUW:MARKAZ), the current EBIT is KWD8.48 Mil 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 Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz (KUW:MARKAZ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of KWD0.14 is trading 4.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.15. GuruFocus considers Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for KUW:MARKAZ:

  • EBIT: KWD8.48 Mil
  • GF Value™: KWD0.15 vs. price of KWD0.14 (4.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 36/100 with 8 warning signs

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


Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz Business Description

Address Al Soor Street, PO Box 23444, Floor 8, Al Mirqab, Burj Alshaya, Safat, Kuwait City, KWT, 13095
Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz is an asset management company. It provides services such as investment banking, Asset management, Real estate management, Wealth management, and research. The Group has three operating segments: asset management, investment banking, and others. The majority of revenue is from Asset Management, which includes MENA investments, international investments, private equity, real estate, oil and gas, custody, and fixed income. The company operates in Kuwait, North America, the GCC, Europe, and other countries.
36GF Score

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