Gulf Investment House KSCKUW:GIH +8.92%30 Net Margin % is 11.20% as of Mar. 2026, which is 59% below its 10-year median of 27.40. GuruFocus rates KUW:GIH with a GF Score™ of 30/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.50 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,572 Asset Management companies, Gulf Investment House KSC ranks worse than 77.54% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Gulf Investment House KSC's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
KUW:GIH'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -168800 Med: 27.4 Max: 24654.72
Current: 9.96
KUW:GIH's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 77.54% of 1572
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 85.08
vs KUW:GIH: 9.96
Gulf Investment House KSC (KUW:GIH) 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 Investment House KSC Net Margin % Related Terms
Gulf Investment House KSC 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.
For the Asset Management subindustry, Gulf Investment House KSC'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 Investment House KSC Net Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Gulf Investment House KSC's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gulf Investment House KSC'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.
Gulf Investment House KSC (KUW:GIH) has a Net Margin % of 11.20% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Gulf Investment House KSC and its competitors. This is 59% below median its historical median of 27.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Gulf Investment House KSC ranks #1219 out of 1572 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 77.5%.
Is Gulf Investment House KSC's Net Margin % too high?
Gulf Investment House KSC's current Net Margin % of 11.20% is 59% below median its 10-year median of 27.40. The Asset Management industry median Net Margin % is 85.08. Gulf Investment House KSC's value of 11.20% is 86.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gulf Investment House KSC ranks #1219 out of 1572 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Gulf Investment House KSC has a GF Score™ of 30/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gulf Investment House KSC's Net Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Gulf Investment House KSC ranks #1219 out of 1572 companies for Net Margin %. This places Gulf Investment House KSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 85.08. Gulf Investment House KSC's value of 11.20% is 86.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 27.40 vs. the industry median of 85.08, Gulf Investment House KSC 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 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. Gulf Investment House KSC's current Net Margin % of 11.20% is 86.8% 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 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 Investment House KSC 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. Gulf Investment House KSC's current Net Margin % is 11.20%, which is 59% below median its own 10-year median of 27.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gulf Investment House KSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gulf Investment House KSC (KUW:GIH) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.50, compared to a current price of KWD0.54 — trading 7.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 11.20%, which is 59% below median its 10-year median of 27.40 and 86.8% below the Asset Management industry median of 85.08. Gulf Investment House KSC's overall GF Score™ is 30/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Investment House KSC (KUW:GIH), the current Net Margin % is 11.20% 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 Investment House KSC (KUW:GIH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gulf Investment House KSC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of KWD0.54 is trading 7.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.50.
GuruFocus considers Gulf Investment House KSC to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KUW:GIH:
Net Margin %: 11.20% (59% below median its 10-year median of 27.40)
GF Value™: KWD0.50 vs. price of KWD0.54 (7.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 86.8% below the Asset Management median (#1219 of 1572)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:GIH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gulf Investment House KSC (GIH) is a financial services company. It is engaged in investment activities and related financial and advisory services. The company also trades and invests in properties. The company derives majority of its revenue from Investment. The operating segments of the group are Investments, Manufacturing and Real estate. It derives a majority of revenue from the Investments segment. It earns fees and commission income from a diverse range of asset management, investment banking, custody, and brokerage services provided to the customers.
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