Privatization Holding Co (KUW:PHC) EBIT: KWD-5.84 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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KUW:PHC Privatization Holding Co KUW:PHC
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What is Privatization Holding Co EBIT?

Privatization Holding Co KUW:PHC -1.67% 10 EBIT is KWD-5.84 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates KUW:PHC with a GF Score™ of 10/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.09 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Privatization Holding Co's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was KWD2.89 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was KWD-5.84 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Privatization Holding Co's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 8.14%. Privatization Holding Co's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 113.42%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Privatization Holding Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -8.98%.


Privatization Holding Co  (KUW:PHC) EBIT Explanation

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

Privatization Holding Co'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 )
=6.388 * ( 1 - 4.43% )/( (72.783 + 77.198)/ 2 )
=6.1050116/74.9905
=8.14 %

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:

Privatization Holding Co'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 )
=11.572/( ( (10.262 + max(-0.782, 0)) + (10.143 + max(-3.627, 0)) )/ 2 )
=11.572/( ( 10.262 + 10.143 )/ 2 )
=11.572/10.2025
=113.42 %

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)
=(8.372 + 4.348 + 0.384) - (12.585 + 0 + 1.301)
=-0.782

Working Capital(Q: Jun. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(5.561 + 4.121 + 0.384) - (12.392 + 0 + 1.301)
=-3.627

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:

Privatization Holding Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-5.84/65.002
=-8.98 %

* 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.


Privatization Holding Co EBIT Related Terms


Privatization Holding Co EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Privatization Holding Co'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.

Privatization Holding Co EBIT Chart

Privatization Holding Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBIT
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Privatization Holding Co Quarterly Data
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KUW:PHC vs BLK, BX, KKR: EBIT Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Privatization Holding Co'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.


Privatization Holding Co EV-to-EBIT vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Privatization Holding Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Privatization Holding Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Privatization Holding Co 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 KWD-5.84 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 KWD-5.84 Mil mean?
Privatization Holding Co (KUW:PHC) has a EBIT of KWD-5.84 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Privatization Holding Co.
Is Privatization Holding Co's EBIT too high?
Privatization Holding Co's current EBIT is KWD-5.84 Mil. Overall, Privatization Holding Co has a GF Score™ of 10/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Privatization Holding Co's EBIT compare to BLK and BX?
Privatization Holding Co's EBIT of KWD-5.84 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 Privatization Holding Co. Privatization Holding Co's current EBIT is KWD-5.84 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Privatization Holding Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Privatization Holding Co (KUW:PHC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.09, compared to a current price of KWD0.18 — trading 96.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is KWD-5.84 Mil. Privatization Holding Co's overall GF Score™ is 10/100 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 Privatization Holding Co (KUW:PHC), the current EBIT is KWD-5.84 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 Privatization Holding Co (KUW:PHC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Privatization Holding Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KWD0.18 is trading 96.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.09. GuruFocus considers Privatization Holding Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KUW:PHC:

  • EBIT: KWD-5.84 Mil
  • GF Value™: KWD0.09 vs. price of KWD0.18 (96.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 10/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Privatization Holding Co Business Description

Address Ahmad Al-Jaber Street, Dar Al Awadi Tower, 23rd Floor, P.O. Box 4323, Sharq, Safat, Kuwait City, KWT, 13104
Privatization Holding Co participates in Private-Public Partnership (PPP) Projects as a strategic financial partner, focusing on the utilities and infrastructure sectors in GCC, MENA, and Asian regions. The group has two operating segments: investment and others. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from Kuwait and the rest from non-Kuwait regions.
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