KAMCO Investment Company K.S.C.P (KUW:KAMCO) Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss) (As of Mar. 2026)

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KUW:KAMCO KAMCO Investment Company K.S.C.P KUW:KAMCO
32 GF Score
Price KWD0.21
GF Value KWD0.12
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is KAMCO Investment Company K.S.C.P Interest Coverage?

KAMCO Investment Company K.S.C.P KUW:KAMCO -1.44% 32 Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KUW:KAMCO with a GF Score™ of 32/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.12 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 484 Asset Management companies, KAMCO Investment Company K.S.C.P ranks worse than 98.55% 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. KAMCO Investment Company K.S.C.P's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD-1.94 Mil. KAMCO Investment Company K.S.C.P's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD-0.56 Mil. did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for KAMCO Investment Company K.S.C.P's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

KUW:KAMCO' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.11   Med: 1.46   Max: 4.57
Current: 0.11


KUW:KAMCO's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
98.55% of 484 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 46.61 vs KUW:KAMCO: 0.11

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.


KAMCO Investment Company K.S.C.P  (KUW:KAMCO) 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 .


KAMCO Investment Company K.S.C.P Interest Coverage Related Terms


KAMCO Investment Company K.S.C.P Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for KAMCO Investment Company K.S.C.P's Interest Coverage 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.

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.

KAMCO Investment Company K.S.C.P Interest Coverage Chart

KAMCO Investment Company K.S.C.P Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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KAMCO Investment Company K.S.C.P Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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KUW:KAMCO vs BLK, BX, KKR: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, KAMCO Investment Company K.S.C.P'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.


KAMCO Investment Company K.S.C.P Interest Coverage vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, KAMCO Investment Company K.S.C.P's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where KAMCO Investment Company K.S.C.P's Interest Coverage falls into.


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KAMCO Investment Company K.S.C.P 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:

If Interest Expense is negative and Operating Income is positive, then

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income /Interest Expense

Else if Interest Expense is negative and Operating Income is negative, then

The company did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

Else if Interest Expense is 0 and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation is 0, then

The company had no debt (1).


Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

KAMCO Investment Company K.S.C.P's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025, KAMCO Investment Company K.S.C.P's Interest Expense was KWD-2.57 Mil. Its Operating Income was KWD2.79 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was KWD40.00 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*2.79/-2.571
=1.09

KAMCO Investment Company K.S.C.P's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, KAMCO Investment Company K.S.C.P's Interest Expense was KWD-0.56 Mil. Its Operating Income was KWD-1.94 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was KWD51.80 Mil.

KAMCO Investment Company K.S.C.P did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's Financial Strength is.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Coverage →
What does a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) mean?
KAMCO Investment Company K.S.C.P (KUW:KAMCO) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on KAMCO Investment Company K.S.C.P and its competitors. Over the past decade, KAMCO Investment Company K.S.C.P's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.11 to 4.57. According to the industry distribution chart, KAMCO Investment Company K.S.C.P ranks #477 out of 484 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 98.6%.
Is KAMCO Investment Company K.S.C.P's Interest Coverage too high?
KAMCO Investment Company K.S.C.P's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.11 to a high of 4.57. Based on the distribution chart, KAMCO Investment Company K.S.C.P ranks #477 out of 484 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, KAMCO Investment Company K.S.C.P has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KAMCO Investment Company K.S.C.P's Interest Coverage compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, KAMCO Investment Company K.S.C.P ranks #477 out of 484 companies for Interest Coverage. This places KAMCO Investment Company K.S.C.P in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 46.61. Historically, KAMCO Investment Company K.S.C.P's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.11 to 4.57 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Interest Coverage among Asset Management companies is 46.61, based on 484 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 KAMCO Investment Company K.S.C.P and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Interest Coverage is 46.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KAMCO Investment Company K.S.C.P's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KAMCO Investment Company K.S.C.P stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KAMCO Investment Company K.S.C.P (KUW:KAMCO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.12, compared to a current price of KWD0.21 — trading 70.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). KAMCO Investment Company K.S.C.P's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 9 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 KAMCO Investment Company K.S.C.P (KUW:KAMCO), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) 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 KAMCO Investment Company K.S.C.P (KUW:KAMCO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KAMCO Investment Company K.S.C.P stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KWD0.21 is trading 70.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.12. GuruFocus considers KAMCO Investment Company K.S.C.P to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KUW:KAMCO:

  • Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
  • GF Value™: KWD0.12 vs. price of KWD0.21 (70.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 32/100 with 9 warning signs

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


KAMCO Investment Company K.S.C.P Business Description

Address Khalid Bin Waleed Street, P.O.Box 28873, Al-Shaheed Tower, Sharq, Safat, Kuwait, KWT, 13149
KAMCO Investment Company K.S.C.P provides various services in the financial markets industry in Kuwait. Its activities include purchasing and investing in shares or bonds of the companies in real estate, industrial, and agricultural sector, managing the funds of public and private institutions, a brokerage in lending and borrowing operations, provision of loans, dealing and trading in the foreign currency market, and undertaking operations related to securities trading such as purchase and sale of shares and bonds of companies. The company's segments include Investment banking and advisory, Asset management, Brokerage, and Strategic investments & corporate overheads. The company makes a majority of its revenue from the Asset management segment.
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