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EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, First Investment Company (K.S.C.C.)'s enterprise value is KWD39.17 Mil.
First Investment Company (K.S.C.C.)'s EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was KWD4.51 Mil. Therefore, First Investment Company (K.S.C.C.)'s EV-to-EBITDA for today is 8.69.
KUW:ALOLA'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -41.08 Med: -0.82 Max: 197.3
Current: 8.7
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of First Investment Company (K.S.C.C.) was 197.30. The lowest was -41.08. And the median was -0.82.
KUW:ALOLA's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 52.98% of 504
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 8.195
vs KUW:ALOLA: 8.70
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
First Investment Company (K.S.C.C.) (KUW:ALOLA) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
First Investment Company (K.S.C.C.)'s PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
First Investment Company (K.S.C.C.)'s share price for today is KWD0.137.
First Investment Company (K.S.C.C.)'s Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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-0.111.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
* 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.
First Investment Company (K.S.C.C.) EV-to-EBITDA Chart
KUW:ALOLA vs BLK, BX, KKR: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, First Investment Company (K.S.C.C.)'s EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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.
First Investment Company (K.S.C.C.) EV-to-EBITDA vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, First Investment Company (K.S.C.C.)'s EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where First Investment Company (K.S.C.C.)'s EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
First Investment Company (K.S.C.C.)'s current Enterprise Value is KWD39.17 Mil.
First Investment Company (K.S.C.C.)'s EBITDA 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 KWD4.51 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.
First Investment Company (K.S.C.C.) (KUW:ALOLA) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 8.69 as of Sep. 12, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on First Investment Company (K.S.C.C.). According to the industry distribution chart, First Investment Company (K.S.C.C.) ranks #267 out of 504 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 53%.
Is First Investment Company (K.S.C.C.)'s EV-to-EBITDA too high?
First Investment Company (K.S.C.C.)'s current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.69. The Asset Management industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.20. First Investment Company (K.S.C.C.)'s value of 8.69 is 6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, First Investment Company (K.S.C.C.) ranks #267 out of 504 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, First Investment Company (K.S.C.C.) has a GF Score™ of 24/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Investment Company (K.S.C.C.)'s EV-to-EBITDA compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, First Investment Company (K.S.C.C.) ranks #267 out of 504 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places First Investment Company (K.S.C.C.) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.20. First Investment Company (K.S.C.C.)'s value of 8.69 is 6% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBITDA for an Asset Management company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Asset Management companies is 8.20, based on 504 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. First Investment Company (K.S.C.C.)'s current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.69 is 6% 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on First Investment Company (K.S.C.C.). For the Asset Management industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. First Investment Company (K.S.C.C.)'s current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is First Investment Company (K.S.C.C.) stock overvalued right now?
First Investment Company (K.S.C.C.) (KUW:ALOLA) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.69. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.69 and 6% above the Asset Management industry median of 8.20. First Investment Company (K.S.C.C.)'s overall GF Score™ is 24/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For First Investment Company (K.S.C.C.) (KUW:ALOLA), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.69 as of Sep. 12, 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.
First Investment Company (K.S.C.C.) is principally engaged in the provision of investment and financial services. The objectives of the firm includes Invest in real estate, industrial, financial, services and other economic sectors through shareholding in incorporating specialized companies; Investment portfolio manager; Investment advisor; Collective investment scheme manager; Subscription agent; Fund Custodian; Carry out real estate investment deals with the objective of developing real estates and constructing residential. It has four segments real estate, financial, services, and others of which majority of income comes from Others. The company has presence in Kuwait, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and Oman. The company generates majority of revenue from Saudi Arabia.
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