Coast Investment & Development Co (KUW:COAST) Net Margin %: -2,113.68% (As of Mar. 2026)

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What is Coast Investment & Development Co Net Margin %?

Coast Investment & Development Co KUW:COAST +0.41% Net Margin % is -2,113.68% as of Mar. 2026. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,574 Asset Management companies, Coast Investment & Development Co ranks worse than 95.17% on this metric.

Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Coast Investment & Development Co's Net Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD-2.01 Mil. Coast Investment & Development Co's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD0.10 Mil. Therefore, Coast Investment & Development Co's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -2,113.68%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Coast Investment & Development Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

KUW:COAST' s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -955.11   Med: 118.04   Max: 421.85
Current: -473.96


KUW:COAST's Net Margin % is ranked worse than
95.17% of 1574 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 85.285 vs KUW:COAST: -473.96

Coast Investment & Development Co  (KUW:COAST) 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.


Coast Investment & Development Co Net Margin % Related Terms


Coast Investment & Development Co Net Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Coast Investment & Development Co's Net Margin % 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.

Coast Investment & Development Co Net Margin % Chart

Coast Investment & Development Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Net Margin %
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Coast Investment & Development Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Net Margin % 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 -274.07 -565.59 247.98 -884.38 -2,113.68

KUW:COAST vs BLK, BX, KKR: Net Margin % Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Coast Investment & Development Co'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.


Coast Investment & Development Co Net Margin % vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Coast Investment & Development Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Coast Investment & Development Co's Net Margin % falls into.



Coast Investment & Development Co Net Margin % Calculation

Net margin - also known as net profit margin is the ratio of Net Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Coast Investment & Development Co's Net Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Net Margin=Net Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=0.53/0.251
=211.16 %

Coast Investment & Development Co's Net Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Net Margin=Net Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-2.008/0.095
=-2,113.68 %

* 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 Net Margin % →
What does a Net Margin % of -2,113.68% mean?
Coast Investment & Development Co (KUW:COAST) has a Net Margin % of -2,113.68% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Coast Investment & Development Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Coast Investment & Development Co ranks #1498 out of 1574 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 95.2%.
Is Coast Investment & Development Co's Net Margin % too high?
Coast Investment & Development Co's current Net Margin % is -2,113.68%. Based on the distribution chart, Coast Investment & Development Co ranks #1498 out of 1574 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Coast Investment & Development Co's Net Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Coast Investment & Development Co ranks #1498 out of 1574 companies for Net Margin %. This places Coast Investment & Development Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 85.29. 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 85.29, based on 1,574 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. 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 Coast Investment & Development Co and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Net Margin % is 85.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Coast Investment & Development Co's current Net Margin % is -2,113.68%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Coast Investment & Development Co stock overvalued right now?
Coast Investment & Development Co (KUW:COAST) has a current Net Margin % of -2,113.68%. The current Net Margin % is -2,113.68%. 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 Coast Investment & Development Co (KUW:COAST), the current Net Margin % is -2,113.68% 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.

Coast Investment & Development Co Business Description

Address Al Sharq Area, Shuhada Street, P.O. Box 26755, Coast Building, Al Asima Governate, Kuwait, KWT, 13128
Coast Investment & Development Co is a financial institution. The coast is engaged in a variety of investment management activities, such as private equity, asset management, and real estate investments, both locally and internationally. It also offers a wide array of investment services, including portfolio and fund management, advisory services, corporate finance, and online equity trading services. The company's geographical segment includes Kuwait and GCC, Europe, and the USA. It derives the majority of its revenue from Kuwait and the GCC.