National Petroleum Services Co KSC (KUW:NAPESCO) EV-to-EBITDA: 5.94 (As of Sep. 12, 2026) — Near Median

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KUW:NAPESCO National Petroleum Services Co KSC KUW:NAPESCO
97 GF Score
Price KWD1.56
GF Value KWD1.52
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is National Petroleum Services Co KSC EV-to-EBITDA?

National Petroleum Services Co KSC KUW:NAPESCO 97 EV-to-EBITDA is 5.94 as of Sep. 12, 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 5.81. GuruFocus rates KUW:NAPESCO with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD1.52 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 770 Oil & Gas companies, National Petroleum Services Co KSC ranks better than 62.34% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, National Petroleum Services Co KSC's enterprise value is KWD124.25 Mil. National Petroleum Services Co KSC's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was KWD20.91 Mil. Therefore, National Petroleum Services Co KSC's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 5.94.

The historical rank and industry rank for National Petroleum Services Co KSC's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

KUW:NAPESCO' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.4   Med: 5.81   Max: 10.01
Current: 5.94

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of National Petroleum Services Co KSC was 10.01. The lowest was 3.40. And the median was 5.81.

KUW:NAPESCO's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
62.34% of 770 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 7.64 vs KUW:NAPESCO: 5.94

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.

As of today (2026-09-12), National Petroleum Services Co KSC's stock price is KWD1.556. National Petroleum Services Co KSC's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was KWD0.167. Therefore, National Petroleum Services Co KSC's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 9.32.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


National Petroleum Services Co KSC  (KUW:NAPESCO) 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.

National Petroleum Services Co KSC's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=1.556/0.167
=9.32

National Petroleum Services Co KSC's share price for today is KWD1.556.
National Petroleum Services Co KSC'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 KWD0.167.

* 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).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


National Petroleum Services Co KSC EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


National Petroleum Services Co KSC EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for National Petroleum Services Co KSC's EV-to-EBITDA 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.

National Petroleum Services Co KSC EV-to-EBITDA Chart

National Petroleum Services Co KSC Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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National Petroleum Services Co KSC Quarterly Data
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KUW:NAPESCO vs SLB, BKR, HAL: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, National Petroleum Services Co KSC'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.


National Petroleum Services Co KSC EV-to-EBITDA vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, National Petroleum Services Co KSC's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where National Petroleum Services Co KSC's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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National Petroleum Services Co KSC EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

National Petroleum Services Co KSC's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=124.251/20.914
=5.94

National Petroleum Services Co KSC's current Enterprise Value is KWD124.25 Mil.
National Petroleum Services Co KSC'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 KWD20.91 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 EV-to-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 5.94 mean?
National Petroleum Services Co KSC (KUW:NAPESCO) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 5.94 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 National Petroleum Services Co KSC. This is near median its historical median of 5.81. Over the past decade, National Petroleum Services Co KSC's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.40 to 10.01. According to the industry distribution chart, National Petroleum Services Co KSC ranks #290 out of 770 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 37.7%.
Is National Petroleum Services Co KSC's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
National Petroleum Services Co KSC's current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.94 is near median its 10-year median of 5.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.40 to a high of 10.01. The Oil & Gas industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.64. National Petroleum Services Co KSC's value of 5.94 is 22.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National Petroleum Services Co KSC ranks #290 out of 770 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, National Petroleum Services Co KSC has a GF Score™ of 97/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Petroleum Services Co KSC's EV-to-EBITDA compare to SLB and BKR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, National Petroleum Services Co KSC ranks #290 out of 770 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts National Petroleum Services Co KSC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.64. National Petroleum Services Co KSC's value of 5.94 is 22.3% below this benchmark. Historically, National Petroleum Services Co KSC's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.40 to 10.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.81 vs. the industry median of 7.64, National Petroleum Services Co KSC has consistently been below 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 EV-to-EBITDA for an Oil & Gas company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Oil & Gas companies is 7.64, based on 770 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. National Petroleum Services Co KSC's current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.94 is 22.3% below 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 National Petroleum Services Co KSC. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Petroleum Services Co KSC's current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.94, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Petroleum Services Co KSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Petroleum Services Co KSC (KUW:NAPESCO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD1.52, compared to a current price of KWD1.56 — trading 2.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.94, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.81 and 22.3% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 7.64. National Petroleum Services Co KSC's overall GF Score™ is 97/100 with 4 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 National Petroleum Services Co KSC (KUW:NAPESCO), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.94 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.

Is National Petroleum Services Co KSC (KUW:NAPESCO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Petroleum Services Co KSC stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KWD1.56 is trading 2.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD1.52. GuruFocus considers National Petroleum Services Co KSC to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for KUW:NAPESCO:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 5.94 (near median its 10-year median of 5.81)
  • GF Value™: KWD1.52 vs. price of KWD1.56 (2.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 97/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 22.3% below the Oil & Gas median (#290 of 770)

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


National Petroleum Services Co KSC Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address Integration Road, MA10-MA6, Street 6, P.O. Box 9801 Shuaiba West Industrial Area, Block-3, Plot. No.76, Al Ahmadi, KWT
National Petroleum Services Co KSC provides oilfield services for the oil and gas industry in Kuwait. The company is engaged in carrying out all support services for wells drilling, repairing, and preparation for production as well as wells maintenance related services. It is also engaged in establishing industrial firms for the purpose of manufacturing and producing the equipment and materials needed for well drilling and repair. There are two segments within which the company operates namely oilfield services and non-oilfield services. The majority of the revenue is mainly from Oil field contracts that include Pumping services, and then Non- oil field contracts that involve supply power and environment, safety services.
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