Kuwait Foundry CoKKUW:KFOUC -1.32%29 Net Margin % is 4.06% as of Mar. 2026, which is 96% below its 10-year median of 97.41. GuruFocus rates KUW:KFOUC with a GF Score™ of 29/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.77 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,033 Industrial Products companies, Kuwait Foundry CoK ranks better than 99.6% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kuwait Foundry CoK's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
KUW:KFOUC'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -162.8 Med: 97.41 Max: 1027.95
Current: 236.35
KUW:KFOUC's Net Margin % is ranked better than 99.6% of 3033
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 4.54
vs KUW:KFOUC: 236.35
Kuwait Foundry CoK (KUW:KFOUC) 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.
Kuwait Foundry CoK Net Margin % Related Terms
Kuwait Foundry CoK Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kuwait Foundry CoK'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.
KUW:KFOUC vs ATI, CRS, MLI: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Kuwait Foundry CoK'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.
Kuwait Foundry CoK Net Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Kuwait Foundry CoK's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kuwait Foundry CoK'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.
Kuwait Foundry CoK (KUW:KFOUC) has a Net Margin % of 4.06% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Kuwait Foundry CoK and its competitors. This is 96% below median its historical median of 97.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Kuwait Foundry CoK ranks #12 out of 3033 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 0.40000000000001%.
Is Kuwait Foundry CoK's Net Margin % too high?
Kuwait Foundry CoK's current Net Margin % of 4.06% is 96% below median its 10-year median of 97.41. The Industrial Products industry median Net Margin % is 4.54. Kuwait Foundry CoK's value of 4.06% is 10.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kuwait Foundry CoK ranks #12 out of 3033 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kuwait Foundry CoK has a GF Score™ of 29/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kuwait Foundry CoK's Net Margin % compare to ATI and CRS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Kuwait Foundry CoK ranks #12 out of 3033 companies for Net Margin %. This places Kuwait Foundry CoK in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.54. Kuwait Foundry CoK's value of 4.06% is 10.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 97.41 vs. the industry median of 4.54, Kuwait Foundry CoK 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Net Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 4.54, based on 3,033 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. Kuwait Foundry CoK's current Net Margin % of 4.06% is 10.6% 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 Kuwait Foundry CoK and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kuwait Foundry CoK's current Net Margin % is 4.06%, which is 96% below median its own 10-year median of 97.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kuwait Foundry CoK stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait Foundry CoK (KUW:KFOUC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.77, compared to a current price of KWD0.45 — trading 41.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 4.06%, which is 96% below median its 10-year median of 97.41 and 10.6% below the Industrial Products industry median of 4.54. Kuwait Foundry CoK's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 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 Kuwait Foundry CoK (KUW:KFOUC), the current Net Margin % is 4.06% 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 Kuwait Foundry CoK (KUW:KFOUC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait Foundry CoK stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of KWD0.45 is trading 41.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.77.
GuruFocus considers Kuwait Foundry CoK to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for KUW:KFOUC:
Net Margin %: 4.06% (96% below median its 10-year median of 97.41)
GF Value™: KWD0.77 vs. price of KWD0.45 (41.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 10.6% below the Industrial Products median (#12 of 3033)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:KFOUC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kuwait Foundry Co SAK is a Kuwait based company involved in the manufacturing of cast raw iron and other materials. Its business activities include the production of sanitary tools, sewage systems, casting joints for asbestos pipes, water valves, and electric fuse boxes among other products.
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