Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)KUW:ASC +4.01%29 Interest Coverage is No Debt (1) as of Mar. 2026, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 10,000.00. GuruFocus rates KUW:ASC with a GF Score™ of 29/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.21 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,707 Software companies, Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) ranks better than 98.89% on this metric.
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's
Operating Income
by its Interest Expense. Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD-0.18 Mil. Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD0.00 Mil.
Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) has no debt.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
Good Sign:
Automated Systems Company Ltd (K.S.C.C) has no debt.
(1) Note: For Interest Coverage, "No debt" indicates no long-term debt. An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no long-term debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) (KUW:ASC) Interest Coverage Explanation
Ben Graham requires that a company has a minimum interest coverage of 5 with the companies he invested. If the interest coverage is less than 2, the company is burdened by debt. Any business slow or recession may drag the company into a situation where it cannot pay the interest on its debt.
Interest Coverage is an important factor when GuruFocus ranks a company's overage Financial Strength .
Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) Interest Coverage Related Terms
Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) Interest Coverage 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.
Note: For Interest Coverage, "No debt" indicates no long-term debt. An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no long-term debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) Interest Coverage Chart
KUW:ASC vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s Interest Coverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Interest Coverage 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) Interest Coverage vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s Interest Coverage falls into.
Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) Interest Coverage Calculation
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:
Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) had no debt (1).
* 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.
What does a Interest Coverage of No Debt <sup>(1)</sup> mean?
Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) (KUW:ASC) has a Interest Coverage of No Debt (1) as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) and its competitors. This is 100% below median its historical median of 10,000.00. Over the past decade, Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s Interest Coverage has ranged from 13.34 to 10,000.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) ranks #19 out of 1707 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 1.1%.
Is Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s Interest Coverage too high?
Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s current Interest Coverage of No Debt (1) is 100% below median its 10-year median of 10,000.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.34 to a high of 10,000.00. Based on the distribution chart, Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) ranks #19 out of 1707 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) has a GF Score™ of 29/100 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 Interest Coverage compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) ranks #19 out of 1707 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 24.65. Historically, Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s own Interest Coverage has ranged from 13.34 to 10,000.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Coverage for a Software company?
The median Interest Coverage among Software companies is 24.65, based on 1,707 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Interest Coverage significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Interest Coverage 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 Interest Coverage mean?
A high Interest Coverage can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Interest Coverage is 24.65 — 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 Interest Coverage is No Debt (1), which is 100% below median its own 10-year median of 10,000.00. 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 Interest Coverage is No Debt (1), which is 100% below median its 10-year median of 10,000.00. Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s overall GF Score™ is 29/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Coverage calculated?
Interest Coverage is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) (KUW:ASC), the current Interest Coverage is No Debt (1) 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:
Interest Coverage: No Debt (1) (100% below median its 10-year median of 10,000.00)
GF Value™: KWD0.21 vs. price of KWD0.70 (233.8% above fair value)
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
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.
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