Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC (KUW:GFC) LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset: 0.58 (As of Mar. 2026)

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KUW:GFC Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC KUW:GFC
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Price KWD0.35
GF Value KWD0.22
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset?

Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC KUW:GFC -1.13% 16 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.58 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KUW:GFC with a GF Score™ of 16/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.22 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

LT Debt to Total Assets is a measurement representing the percentage of a corporation's assets that are financed with loans and financial obligations lasting more than one year. The ratio provides a general measure of the financial position of a company, including its ability to meet financial requirements for outstanding loans. It is calculated as a company's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligationdivide by its Total Assets. Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's long-term debt to total assests ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.58.

Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's long-term debt to total assets ratio increased from Mar. 2025 (0.11) to Mar. 2026 (0.58). It may suggest that Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC is progressively becoming more dependent on debt to grow their business.

Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC  (KUW:GFC) LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Explanation

LT Debt to Total Asset is a measurement representing the percentage of a corporation's assets that are financed with loans and financial obligations lasting more than one year. The ratio provides a general measure of the financial position of a company, including its ability to meet financial requirements for outstanding loans. A year-over-year decrease in this metric would suggest the company is progressively becoming less dependent on debt to grow their business.

Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Related Terms

Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset can be seen below:

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* 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.

Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Chart

Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset
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Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.11 0.10 0.09 0.57 0.58
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Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Calculation

Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's Long-Term Debt to Total Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

LT Debt to Total Assets (A: Dec. 2025 )=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation (A: Dec. 2025 )/Total Assets (A: Dec. 2025 )
=16.746/29.258
=0.57

Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's Long-Term Debt to Total Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

LT Debt to Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=16.639/28.955
=0.57

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset →
What does a LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.58 mean?
Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC (KUW:GFC) has a LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.58 as of Mar. 2026. Long-term Debt to Total Asset ratio is the ratio of total long-term debt to total assets. View historical data on Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC and its competitors.
Is Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset too high?
Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.58. Overall, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC has a GF Score™ of 16/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset compare to CTAS and CPRT?
Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.58 can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset for a Business Services company?
A good LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset depends on the Business Services industry context. However, LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset mean?
A high LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Long-term Debt to Total Asset ratio is the ratio of total long-term debt to total assets. View historical data on Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC and its competitors. Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC (KUW:GFC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.22, compared to a current price of KWD0.35 — trading 59.5% above its estimated fair value. The current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.58. Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's overall GF Score™ is 16/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset calculated?
LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC (KUW:GFC), the current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.58 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 Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC (KUW:GFC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KWD0.35 is trading 59.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.22. GuruFocus considers Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KUW:GFC:

  • LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset: 0.58
  • GF Value™: KWD0.22 vs. price of KWD0.35 (59.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 16/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC Business Description

Address Jaber Al Mubarak Street, Block 2, PO Box 21839, Plot 29, 7th Floor, Salah Fahd Sultan Building, Sharq, Safat, Kuwait, KWT, 13079
Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC is a franchise developer operating across the Gulf countries of Kuwait, the UAE, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Qatar. The company offers franchising opportunities for the following brands: Computer Troubleshooters, Premiere Executive, Bon Sweets, Beit Dickson, and Adolfo Dominguez. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following segments: Investments, Trading, and Food Catering. Maximum revenue is generated from the Investments segment, which is engaged in the utilization of franchising activities, property ownership, and investment. The Trading segment is involved in general trading activities, and the Food Catering segment engages in the catering of foodstuffs.
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