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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. Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was KWD3.68 Mil. Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was KWD-0.94 Mil.
Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 3.93.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
Warning Sign:
Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz interest coverage is 1.61, which is low.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
KUW:MARKAZ'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.31 Med: 3.32 Max: 6.95
Current: 1.61
KUW:MARKAZ's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than 88.35% of 472
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 49.915
vs KUW:MARKAZ: 1.61
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 .
Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz Interest Coverage Related Terms
Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz 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.
KUW:MARKAZ vs BLK, BX, KKR: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz'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.
Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz Interest Coverage vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's Interest Coverage falls into.
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:
* 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.
Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz (KUW:MARKAZ) has a Interest Coverage of 3.93 as of Jun. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 3.32. Over the past decade, Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.31 to 6.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz ranks #417 out of 472 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 88.3%.
Is Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's Interest Coverage too high?
Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's current Interest Coverage of 3.93 is 18% above median its 10-year median of 3.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.31 to a high of 6.95. The Asset Management industry median Interest Coverage is 49.92. Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's value of 3.93 is 92.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz ranks #417 out of 472 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's Interest Coverage compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz ranks #417 out of 472 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 49.92. Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's value of 3.93 is 92.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.31 to 6.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.32 vs. the industry median of 49.92, Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz 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 Interest Coverage for an Asset Management company?
The median Interest Coverage among Asset Management companies is 49.92, based on 472 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. Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's current Interest Coverage of 3.93 is 92.1% 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 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 Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Interest Coverage is 49.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's current Interest Coverage is 3.93, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 3.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz (KUW:MARKAZ) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.15, compared to a current price of KWD0.14 — trading 4.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 3.93, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 3.32 and 92.1% below the Asset Management industry median of 49.92. Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 with 8 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 Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz (KUW:MARKAZ), the current Interest Coverage is 3.93 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 Financial Centre-Markaz (KUW:MARKAZ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of KWD0.14 is trading 4.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.15.
GuruFocus considers Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KUW:MARKAZ:
Interest Coverage: 3.93 (18% above median its 10-year median of 3.32)
GF Value™: KWD0.15 vs. price of KWD0.14 (4.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 92.1% below the Asset Management median (#417 of 472)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:MARKAZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz is an asset management company. It provides services such as investment banking, Asset management, Real estate management, Wealth management, and research. The Group has three operating segments: asset management, investment banking, and others. The majority of revenue is from Asset Management, which includes MENA investments, international investments, private equity, real estate, oil and gas, custody, and fixed income. The company operates in Kuwait, North America, the GCC, Europe, and other countries.
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