Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:ZAIN) EBIT: KWD490 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


KUW:ZAIN Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC KUW:ZAIN
67 GF Score
Price KWD0.61
GF Value KWD0.58
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC EBIT?

Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC KUW:ZAIN +1.00% 67 EBIT is KWD490 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KUW:ZAIN with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.58 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD134 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD490 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.79%. Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 32.94%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.72%.

Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC  (KUW:ZAIN) EBIT Explanation

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

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 )
=368.744 * ( 1 - 10.44% )/( (4280.653 + 4200.092)/ 2 )
=330.2471264/4240.3725
=7.79 %

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))
=5914.239 - 1448.99 - ( 437.675 - max(0, 1901.084 - 2085.68+437.675))
=4280.653

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))
=5916.36 - 1404.999 - ( 468.849 - max(0, 1867.724 - 2178.993+468.849))
=4200.092

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

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

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 )
=535.072/( ( (1676.386 + max(-527.754, 0)) + (1521.321 + max(51.303, 0)) )/ 2 )
=535.072/( ( 1676.386 + 1572.624 )/ 2 )
=535.072/1624.505
=32.94 %

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)
=(533.532 + 58.034 + 464.413) - (1448.99 + 0 + 134.743)
=-527.754

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(1195.467 + 59.913 + 351.446) - (1404.999 + 0 + 150.524)
=51.303

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:

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 )
=490.249/5042.105
=9.72 %

* 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.

Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC EBIT Related Terms

Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for 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.

Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC EBIT Chart

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

For the Telecom Services subindustry, 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.

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

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

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


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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 KWD490 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 KWD490 Mil mean?
Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:ZAIN) has a EBIT of KWD490 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC.
Is Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's EBIT too high?
Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's current EBIT is KWD490 Mil. Overall, Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's EBIT compare to TMUS and VZ?
Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's EBIT of KWD490 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 Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC. Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's current EBIT is KWD490 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:ZAIN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.58, compared to a current price of KWD0.61 — trading 4.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is KWD490 Mil. Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:ZAIN), the current EBIT is KWD490 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 Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:ZAIN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KWD0.61 is trading 4.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.58. GuruFocus considers Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for KUW:ZAIN:

  • EBIT: KWD490 Mil
  • GF Value™: KWD0.58 vs. price of KWD0.61 (4.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 8 warning signs

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

Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC Business Description

Address Shuwaikh, Airport Street, P.O. Box 22244, Beside United Arab Shipping Co, Safat, Kuwait, KWT, 13083
Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC is a mobile and data services operator. The company and its subsidiaries, along with associates, provide mobile telecommunication services. The company provides of technologies and digital lifestyle communications. Apart from its operations in Kuwait, the Company also operates through its foreign subsidiaries in Jordan, Sudan, Iraq, Bahrain, KSA, Lebanon and South Sudan.
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