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Kuwait National Cinema CoKUW:KCIN 81 Gross Margin % is 48.86% as of Jun. 2026, which is 175% above its 10-year median of 17.79. GuruFocus rates KUW:KCIN with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD1.47 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 945 Media - Diversified companies, Kuwait National Cinema Co ranks better than 59.05% on this metric.
Kuwait National Cinema Co (KUW:KCIN) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Kuwait National Cinema Co had a gross margin of 48.86% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Kuwait National Cinema Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Kuwait National Cinema Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
KUW:KCIN vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Kuwait National Cinema Co's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross 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.
Kuwait National Cinema Co Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Kuwait National Cinema Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kuwait National Cinema Co's Gross Margin % falls into.
* 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Kuwait National Cinema Co (KUW:KCIN) has a Gross Margin % of 48.86% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Kuwait National Cinema Co and its competitors. This is 175% above median its historical median of 17.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Kuwait National Cinema Co ranks #387 out of 945 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 41%.
Is Kuwait National Cinema Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Kuwait National Cinema Co's current Gross Margin % of 48.86% is 175% above median its 10-year median of 17.79. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 39.27. Kuwait National Cinema Co's value of 48.86% is 24.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kuwait National Cinema Co ranks #387 out of 945 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kuwait National Cinema Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kuwait National Cinema Co's Gross Margin % compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Kuwait National Cinema Co ranks #387 out of 945 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Kuwait National Cinema Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 39.27. Kuwait National Cinema Co's value of 48.86% is 24.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 17.79 vs. the industry median of 39.27, Kuwait National Cinema Co 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 Gross Margin % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Gross Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 39.27, based on 945 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kuwait National Cinema Co's current Gross Margin % of 48.86% is 24.4% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Kuwait National Cinema Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Gross Margin % is 39.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kuwait National Cinema Co's current Gross Margin % is 48.86%, which is 175% above median its own 10-year median of 17.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kuwait National Cinema Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait National Cinema Co (KUW:KCIN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD1.47, compared to a current price of KWD1.35 — trading 8.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 48.86%, which is 175% above median its 10-year median of 17.79 and 24.4% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 39.27. Kuwait National Cinema Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kuwait National Cinema Co (KUW:KCIN), the current Gross Margin % is 48.86% 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 Kuwait National Cinema Co (KUW:KCIN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait National Cinema Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of KWD1.35 is trading 8.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of KWD1.47.
GuruFocus considers Kuwait National Cinema Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KUW:KCIN:
Gross Margin %: 48.86% (175% above median its 10-year median of 17.79)
GF Value™: KWD1.47 vs. price of KWD1.35 (8.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 24.4% above the Media - Diversified median (#387 of 945)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:KCIN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kuwait National Cinema Company KPSC operates in the entertainment industry. It owns and operates cinema theatres under the Cinescape brand across different locations in Kuwait and the nearby region, operating as an exhibitor of movies from different genres and languages. The company operates in the following segments: Cinema and Buffets, Investment, and Investment properties. Maximum revenue is derived from the Cinema and Buffets segment, which represents all activities related to cinema shows, film distribution, as well as activities related to buffets, supplemented by theatres. The Investment segment represents investment in equity, investment funds, and investments in an associate; and the Investment properties segment represents activities related to rental of investment properties.
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