Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC (KUW:GFC) Net Margin %: -9.83% (As of Mar. 2026)

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KUW:GFC Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC KUW:GFC
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Price KWD0.36
GF Value KWD0.22
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC Net Margin %?

Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC KUW:GFC -2.74% 16 Net Margin % is -9.83% 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. Among 1,073 Business Services companies, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC ranks better than 97.58% on this metric.

Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's Net Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD-0.34 Mil. Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD3.46 Mil. Therefore, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -9.83%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

KUW:GFC' s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -42.22   Med: -9.08   Max: 73.83
Current: 38.56


KUW:GFC's Net Margin % is ranked better than
97.58% of 1073 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.84 vs KUW:GFC: 38.56

Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC  (KUW:GFC) 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.


Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC Net Margin % Related Terms


Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC Net Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC'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.

Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC Net Margin % Chart

Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Net Margin %
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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
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 -3.15 -15.04 -21.74 157.37 -9.83

KUW:GFC vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Net Margin % Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Gulf Franchising Holding 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.


Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC Net Margin % vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's Net Margin % falls into.


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Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC 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.

Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC'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 )
=2.836/3.841
=73.83 %

Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC'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 )
=-0.34/3.458
=-9.83 %

* 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 -9.83% mean?
Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC (KUW:GFC) has a Net Margin % of -9.83% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC ranks #26 out of 1073 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 2.4%.
Is Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's Net Margin % too high?
Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's current Net Margin % is -9.83%. Based on the distribution chart, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC ranks #26 out of 1073 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Net Margin % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC ranks #26 out of 1073 companies for Net Margin %. This places Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.84. 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 a Business Services company?
The median Net Margin % among Business Services companies is 3.84, based on 1,073 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 Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's current Net Margin % is -9.83%. 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 KWD0.36 — trading 61.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -9.83%. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC (KUW:GFC), the current Net Margin % is -9.83% 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 KWD0.36 is trading 61.4% 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:

  • Net Margin %: -9.83%
  • GF Value™: KWD0.22 vs. price of KWD0.36 (61.4% 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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