Al-Safat Investment Co KSCCKUW:ALSAFAT -1.69%38 Net Margin % is 120.90% as of Mar. 2026, which is 434% above its 10-year median of 22.63. GuruFocus rates KUW:ALSAFAT with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.37 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,572 Asset Management companies, Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC ranks worse than 72.39% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
KUW:ALSAFAT'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -290.05 Med: 22.63 Max: 131.63
Current: 20.05
KUW:ALSAFAT's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 72.39% of 1572
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 85.08
vs KUW:ALSAFAT: 20.05
Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC (KUW:ALSAFAT) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC Net Margin % Related Terms
Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC Net Margin % 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.
KUW:ALSAFAT vs BLK, BX, KKR: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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.
Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC Net Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC's Net Margin % falls into.
* 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.
Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC (KUW:ALSAFAT) has a Net Margin % of 120.90% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC and its competitors. This is 434% above median its historical median of 22.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC ranks #1138 out of 1572 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 72.4%.
Is Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC's Net Margin % too high?
Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC's current Net Margin % of 120.90% is 434% above median its 10-year median of 22.63. The Asset Management industry median Net Margin % is 85.08. Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC's value of 120.90% is 42.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC ranks #1138 out of 1572 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC's Net Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC ranks #1138 out of 1572 companies for Net Margin %. This places Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 85.08. Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC's value of 120.90% is 42.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 22.63 vs. the industry median of 85.08, Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC has consistently been above 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 Net Margin % for an Asset Management company?
The median Net Margin % among Asset Management companies is 85.08, based on 1,572 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC's current Net Margin % of 120.90% is 42.1% above 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Net Margin % is 85.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC's current Net Margin % is 120.90%, which is 434% above median its own 10-year median of 22.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC (KUW:ALSAFAT) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.37, compared to a current price of KWD0.18 — trading 52.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 120.90%, which is 434% above median its 10-year median of 22.63 and 42.1% above the Asset Management industry median of 85.08. Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC (KUW:ALSAFAT), the current Net Margin % is 120.90% 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 Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC (KUW:ALSAFAT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of KWD0.18 is trading 52.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.37.
GuruFocus considers Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for KUW:ALSAFAT:
Net Margin %: 120.90% (434% above median its 10-year median of 22.63)
GF Value™: KWD0.37 vs. price of KWD0.18 (52.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 42.1% above the Asset Management median (#1138 of 1572)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:ALSAFAT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC focuses on acquiring strategic investments in selective enterprises, industries, and investment vehicles seeking growth and capital appreciation. The Group is organized into four business segments: Financial, Real estate, Industries, and Others: The group generates the majority of its reveneu from Financial segment which includes Managing funds of private and public institutions, acquiring companies in various sectors, mediation in lending and borrowing operations, acting as bond issuance managers, trading in securities, including buying and selling of stocks and bonds of local companies and international governmental agencies. The Group's investment properties are located in Kuwait and Other countries.
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