Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:ZAIN) EBITDA Margin %: 50.81% (As of Jun. 2026) — 22% Above Median

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KUW:ZAIN Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC KUW:ZAIN
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Price KWD0.62
GF Value KWD0.58
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC EBITDA Margin %?

Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC KUW:ZAIN -0.32% 66 EBITDA Margin % is 50.81% as of Jun. 2026, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 41.52. GuruFocus rates KUW:ZAIN with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.58 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 365 Telecommunication Services companies, Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC ranks better than 69.59% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's EBITDA for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was KWD289 Mil. Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's Revenue for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was KWD568 Mil. Therefore, Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 50.81%.


Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC  (KUW:ZAIN) 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.


Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC EBITDA Margin % Related Terms


Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % Chart

Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBITDA Margin %
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Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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KUW:ZAIN vs VZ, TMUS, T: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

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


Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC EBITDA Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's EBITDA Margin % falls into.


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Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC EBITDA Margin % Calculation

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

Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC'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 )
=804.431/2282.991
=35.24 %

Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's EBITDA Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=288.61/567.968
=50.81 %

* 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.

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What does a EBITDA Margin % of 50.81% mean?
Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:ZAIN) has a EBITDA Margin % of 50.81% as of Jun. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC and its competitors. This is 22% above median its historical median of 41.52. Over the past decade, Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 35.24 to 46.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC ranks #111 out of 365 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 30.4%.
Is Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's current EBITDA Margin % of 50.81% is 22% above median its 10-year median of 41.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 35.24 to a high of 46.38. The Telecommunication Services industry median EBITDA Margin % is 24.91. Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's value of 50.81% is 104% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC ranks #111 out of 365 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's EBITDA Margin % compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC ranks #111 out of 365 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This puts Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 24.91. Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's value of 50.81% is 104% above this benchmark. Historically, Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 35.24 to 46.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 41.52 vs. the industry median of 24.91, Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC has consistently been above the industry average. 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Telecommunication Services companies is 24.91, based on 365 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. Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's current EBITDA Margin % of 50.81% is 104% above the industry median. 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 Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 24.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's current EBITDA Margin % is 50.81%, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 41.52. 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 KWD0.62 — trading 7.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 50.81%, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 41.52 and 104% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 24.91. Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 9 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 Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:ZAIN), the current EBITDA Margin % is 50.81% 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 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 KWD0.62 is trading 7.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.58. GuruFocus considers Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for KUW:ZAIN:

  • EBITDA Margin %: 50.81% (22% above median its 10-year median of 41.52)
  • GF Value™: KWD0.58 vs. price of KWD0.62 (7.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 104% above the Telecommunication Services median (#111 of 365)

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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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