Tamdeen Investment Co (KSCC) (KUW:TAMINV) Interest Coverage: 0.49 (As of Mar. 2026) — 78% Below Median

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KUW:TAMINV Tamdeen Investment Co (KSCC) KUW:TAMINV
68 GF Score
Price KWD1.28
GF Value KWD1.04
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Tamdeen Investment Co (KSCC) Interest Coverage?

Tamdeen Investment Co (KSCC) KUW:TAMINV 68 Interest Coverage is 0.49 as of Mar. 2026, which is 78% below its 10-year median of 2.18. GuruFocus rates KUW:TAMINV with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD1.04 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 484 Asset Management companies, Tamdeen Investment Co (KSCC) ranks worse than 74.79% 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. Tamdeen Investment Co (KSCC)'s Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD0.21 Mil. Tamdeen Investment Co (KSCC)'s Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD-0.43 Mil. Tamdeen Investment Co (KSCC)'s interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.49. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Tamdeen Investment Co (KSCC)'s Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

KUW:TAMINV' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.45   Med: 2.18   Max: 9.65
Current: 4.37


KUW:TAMINV's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
74.79% of 484 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 45.62 vs KUW:TAMINV: 4.37

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


Tamdeen Investment Co (KSCC)  (KUW:TAMINV) 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 .


Tamdeen Investment Co (KSCC) Interest Coverage Related Terms


Tamdeen Investment Co (KSCC) Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tamdeen Investment Co (KSCC)'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.

Tamdeen Investment Co (KSCC) Interest Coverage Chart

Tamdeen Investment Co (KSCC) Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Tamdeen Investment Co (KSCC) 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:TAMINV vs BLK, BX, KKR: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Tamdeen Investment Co (KSCC)'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.


Tamdeen Investment Co (KSCC) Interest Coverage vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Tamdeen Investment Co (KSCC)'s Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Tamdeen Investment Co (KSCC)'s Interest Coverage falls into.


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Tamdeen Investment Co (KSCC) 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.

Tamdeen Investment Co (KSCC)'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, Tamdeen Investment Co (KSCC)'s Interest Expense was KWD-1.34 Mil. Its Operating Income was KWD5.70 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was KWD0.81 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*5.695/-1.337
=4.26

Tamdeen Investment Co (KSCC)'s Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Tamdeen Investment Co (KSCC)'s Interest Expense was KWD-0.43 Mil. Its Operating Income was KWD0.21 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was KWD41.84 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*0.21/-0.426
=0.49

* 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 0.49 mean?
Tamdeen Investment Co (KSCC) (KUW:TAMINV) has a Interest Coverage of 0.49 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Tamdeen Investment Co (KSCC) and its competitors. This is 78% below median its historical median of 2.18. Over the past decade, Tamdeen Investment Co (KSCC)'s Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.45 to 9.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Tamdeen Investment Co (KSCC) ranks #362 out of 484 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 74.8%.
Is Tamdeen Investment Co (KSCC)'s Interest Coverage too high?
Tamdeen Investment Co (KSCC)'s current Interest Coverage of 0.49 is 78% below median its 10-year median of 2.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.45 to a high of 9.65. The Asset Management industry median Interest Coverage is 45.62. Tamdeen Investment Co (KSCC)'s value of 0.49 is 98.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tamdeen Investment Co (KSCC) ranks #362 out of 484 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Tamdeen Investment Co (KSCC) has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tamdeen Investment Co (KSCC)'s Interest Coverage compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Tamdeen Investment Co (KSCC) ranks #362 out of 484 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Tamdeen Investment Co (KSCC) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 45.62. Tamdeen Investment Co (KSCC)'s value of 0.49 is 98.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Tamdeen Investment Co (KSCC)'s own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.45 to 9.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.18 vs. the industry median of 45.62, Tamdeen Investment Co (KSCC) 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 45.62, 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. Tamdeen Investment Co (KSCC)'s current Interest Coverage of 0.49 is 98.9% 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 Tamdeen Investment Co (KSCC) and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Interest Coverage is 45.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tamdeen Investment Co (KSCC)'s current Interest Coverage is 0.49, which is 78% below median its own 10-year median of 2.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tamdeen Investment Co (KSCC) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tamdeen Investment Co (KSCC) (KUW:TAMINV) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD1.04, compared to a current price of KWD1.28 — trading 23.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0.49, which is 78% below median its 10-year median of 2.18 and 98.9% below the Asset Management industry median of 45.62. Tamdeen Investment Co (KSCC)'s overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Tamdeen Investment Co (KSCC) (KUW:TAMINV), the current Interest Coverage is 0.49 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 Tamdeen Investment Co (KSCC) (KUW:TAMINV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tamdeen Investment Co (KSCC) stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KWD1.28 is trading 23.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD1.04. GuruFocus considers Tamdeen Investment Co (KSCC) to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KUW:TAMINV:

  • Interest Coverage: 0.49 (78% below median its 10-year median of 2.18)
  • GF Value™: KWD1.04 vs. price of KWD1.28 (23.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 98.9% below the Asset Management median (#362 of 484)

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


Tamdeen Investment Co (KSCC) Business Description

Address South Al Sura - Al Zahra’a Area, 360 Mall- 6th Ring Road, 4th Floor, Box No. 22509, Safat, Kuwait, KWT, 13066
Tamdeen Investment Co (KSCC) conducts financial investment transactions in all economic sectors inside and outside Kuwait, performing transactions related to dealing in securities such as the purchase and sale of shares and bonds of both companies and government authorities, carrying out investment and portfolio management activities. Geographically, it derives the majority of its revenue from Kuwait, but also operates in Europe.
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