National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:OOREDOO) EBIT: KWD159.6 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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KUW:OOREDOO National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC KUW:OOREDOO
77 GF Score
Price KWD1.75
GF Value KWD1.36
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC EBIT?

National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC KUW:OOREDOO -1.97% 77 EBIT is KWD159.6 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KUW:OOREDOO with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD1.36 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD38.9 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD159.6 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.21%. National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 22.58%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 16.65%.

National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC  (KUW:OOREDOO) EBIT Explanation

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

National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC'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 )
=177.82 * ( 1 - 25.07% )/( (1316.631 + 1293.935)/ 2 )
=133.240526/1305.283
=10.21 %

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))
=1522.763 - 255.275 - ( 284.443 - max(0, 551.688 - 502.545+284.443))
=1316.631

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))
=1509.326 - 314.957 - ( 254.757 - max(0, 592.707 - 493.141+254.757))
=1293.935

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

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

National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC'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 )
=155.628/( ( (691.319 + max(-353.093, 0)) + (687.178 + max(-313.93, 0)) )/ 2 )
=155.628/( ( 691.319 + 687.178 )/ 2 )
=155.628/689.2485
=22.58 %

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)
=(92.34 + 10.781 + 41.713) - (255.275 + 0 + 242.652)
=-353.093

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(224.079 + 8.564 + 5.6843418860808E-14) - (314.957 + 0 + 231.616)
=-313.93

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:

National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=159.631/958.884
=16.65 %

* 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.

National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC EBIT Related Terms

National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC'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.

National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC EBIT Chart

National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBIT
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National Mobile 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
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KUW:OOREDOO vs VZ, TMUS, T: EBIT Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC'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.

National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC EV-to-EBIT vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC 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 KWD159.6 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 KWD159.6 Mil mean?
National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:OOREDOO) has a EBIT of KWD159.6 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC.
Is National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's EBIT too high?
National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's current EBIT is KWD159.6 Mil. Overall, National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's EBIT compare to VZ and TMUS?
National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's EBIT of KWD159.6 Mil can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services 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 Telecommunication Services company?
A good EBIT depends on the Telecommunication Services 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 National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC. National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's current EBIT is KWD159.6 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:OOREDOO) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD1.36, compared to a current price of KWD1.75 — trading 28.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is KWD159.6 Mil. National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 3 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 National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:OOREDOO), the current EBIT is KWD159.6 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 National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:OOREDOO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KWD1.75 is trading 28.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD1.36. GuruFocus considers National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KUW:OOREDOO:

  • EBIT: KWD159.6 Mil
  • GF Value™: KWD1.36 vs. price of KWD1.75 (28.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 3 warning signs

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

National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC Business Description

Address Soor Street, Ooredoo Tower, P.O. Box 613, Safat, Kuwait, KWT, 13007
National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC is a communications company. It offers mobile, fixed, broadband internet, mobile telephone services, and corporate managed services. Its other business activity consists of purchase, supply, installation, management, and maintenance of wireless sets and equipment, mobile telephone services, pager system, and other telecommunication services. The company is organized geographically across the following principal operating segments: Kuwait, Tunisia, Algeria, Maldives, and Others. The reportable operating segments derive their revenue from telecommunications services.
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