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National Investments Co KSCKUW:NINV +0.76%53 Interest Coverage is 11.05 as of Jun. 2026, which is 32% above its 10-year median of 8.40. GuruFocus rates KUW:NINV with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.32 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 481 Asset Management companies, National Investments Co KSC ranks worse than 73.6% 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. National Investments Co KSC's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was KWD14.18 Mil. National Investments Co KSC's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was KWD-1.28 Mil.
National Investments Co KSC's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 11.05.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for National Investments Co KSC's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
KUW:NINV'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.1 Med: 8.4 Max: 43.24
Current: 4.78
KUW:NINV's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than 73.6% of 481
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 47.79
vs KUW:NINV: 4.78
National Investments Co KSC (KUW:NINV) 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 .
National Investments Co KSC Interest Coverage Related Terms
National Investments Co KSC 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.
National Investments Co KSC Interest Coverage Chart
KUW:NINV vs BLK, BX, KKR: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, National Investments Co KSC'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.
National Investments Co KSC Interest Coverage vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, National Investments Co KSC's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where National Investments Co KSC's Interest Coverage falls into.
National Investments Co KSC 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:
* 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 Investments Co KSC (KUW:NINV) has a Interest Coverage of 11.05 as of Jun. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on National Investments Co KSC and its competitors. This is 32% above median its historical median of 8.40. Over the past decade, National Investments Co KSC's Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.10 to 43.24. According to the industry distribution chart, National Investments Co KSC ranks #354 out of 481 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 73.6%.
Is National Investments Co KSC's Interest Coverage too high?
National Investments Co KSC's current Interest Coverage of 11.05 is 32% above median its 10-year median of 8.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.10 to a high of 43.24. The Asset Management industry median Interest Coverage is 47.79. National Investments Co KSC's value of 11.05 is 76.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National Investments Co KSC ranks #354 out of 481 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, National Investments Co KSC has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Investments Co KSC's Interest Coverage compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, National Investments Co KSC ranks #354 out of 481 companies for Interest Coverage. This places National Investments Co KSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 47.79. National Investments Co KSC's value of 11.05 is 76.9% below this benchmark. Historically, National Investments Co KSC's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.10 to 43.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.40 vs. the industry median of 47.79, National Investments 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 Interest Coverage for an Asset Management company?
The median Interest Coverage among Asset Management companies is 47.79, based on 481 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. National Investments Co KSC's current Interest Coverage of 11.05 is 76.9% 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 National Investments Co KSC and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Interest Coverage is 47.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Investments Co KSC's current Interest Coverage is 11.05, which is 32% above median its own 10-year median of 8.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Investments Co KSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Investments Co KSC (KUW:NINV) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.32, compared to a current price of KWD0.26 — trading 17.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 11.05, which is 32% above median its 10-year median of 8.40 and 76.9% below the Asset Management industry median of 47.79. National Investments Co KSC's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 National Investments Co KSC (KUW:NINV), the current Interest Coverage is 11.05 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 National Investments Co KSC (KUW:NINV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Investments Co KSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of KWD0.26 is trading 17.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.32.
GuruFocus considers National Investments Co KSC to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for KUW:NINV:
Interest Coverage: 11.05 (32% above median its 10-year median of 8.40)
GF Value™: KWD0.32 vs. price of KWD0.26 (17.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 76.9% below the Asset Management median (#354 of 481)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:NINV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
National Investments Co KSC is an investment company providing financial and investment services. It operates in four business segments: Investment segment represents trading in equities including investment in associates and other strategic investments; the Treasury segment represents liquidity management and trading in foreign currencies; Real estate segment represents buying, selling, and investing in real estate; Asset management, advisory, and brokerage segment represent managing discretionary and non-discretionary investment portfolios, managing investment funds, brokerage services, and providing advisory and other related financial services. The company generates its revenue from Kuwait, GCC & Arab and Other Countries.
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