Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) (KUW:ASC) EBITDA Margin %: -16.16% (As of Mar. 2026)


KUW:ASC Automated Systems Company Ltd (K.S.C.C) KUW:ASC
32 GF Score
Price KWD0.70
GF Value KWD0.21
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) EBITDA Margin %?

Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) KUW:ASC +4.01% 32 EBITDA Margin % is -16.16% 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. Among 2,818 Software companies, Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) ranks worse than 78.25% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s EBITDA for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD-0.17 Mil. Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD1.03 Mil. Therefore, Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -16.16%.


Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)  (KUW:ASC) EBITDA Margin % Explanation

EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.


Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) EBITDA Margin % Related Terms


Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s EBITDA Margin % can be seen below:

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Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) EBITDA Margin % Chart

Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBITDA Margin %
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Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) 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:ASC vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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.


Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) EBITDA Margin % vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s EBITDA Margin % falls into.


KUW:ASC
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Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) EBITDA Margin % Calculation

EBITDA margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s EBITDA Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-0.789/5.359
=-14.72 %

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

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-0.166/1.027
=-16.16 %

* 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 EBITDA Margin % →
What does a EBITDA Margin % of -16.16% mean?
Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) (KUW:ASC) has a EBITDA Margin % of -16.16% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) ranks #2205 out of 2818 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 78.2%.
Is Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s EBITDA Margin % too high?
Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s current EBITDA Margin % is -16.16%. Based on the distribution chart, Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) ranks #2205 out of 2818 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 EBITDA Margin % compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) ranks #2205 out of 2818 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.07. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBITDA Margin % for a Software company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Software companies is 8.07, based on 2,818 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 8.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s current EBITDA Margin % is -16.16%. 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 EBITDA Margin % is -16.16%. 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 EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) (KUW:ASC), the current EBITDA Margin % is -16.16% 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:

  • EBITDA Margin %: -16.16%
  • 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

Address Free zone, Future Area, P.O.Box 27159, Plot No. 28B / 29B, Safat, Kuwait, KWT, 13132
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.
32GF Score

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