What is Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC Net Margin %?
Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSCKUW:STC -3.01%56 Net Margin % is 10.80% as of Mar. 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 12.80. GuruFocus rates KUW:STC with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.58 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 364 Telecommunication Services companies, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC ranks better than 66.48% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
KUW:STC'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.32 Med: 12.8 Max: 17.52
Current: 10.06
KUW:STC's Net Margin % is ranked better than 66.48% of 364
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 5.455
vs KUW:STC: 10.06
Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:STC) 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 Telecommunications Co KSC Net Margin % Related Terms
Kuwait Telecommunications Co 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.
Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC Net Margin % Chart
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Kuwait Telecommunications Co 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.
Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC Net Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kuwait Telecommunications Co 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.
Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:STC) has a Net Margin % of 10.80% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 12.80. Over the past decade, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's Net Margin % has ranged from 9.32 to 17.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC ranks #122 out of 364 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 33.5%.
Is Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's Net Margin % too high?
Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's current Net Margin % of 10.80% is 16% below median its 10-year median of 12.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.32 to a high of 17.52. The Telecommunication Services industry median Net Margin % is 5.46. Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's value of 10.80% is 98% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC ranks #122 out of 364 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's Net Margin % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC ranks #122 out of 364 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 5.46. Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's value of 10.80% is 98% above this benchmark. Historically, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's own Net Margin % has ranged from 9.32 to 17.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.80 vs. the industry median of 5.46, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC 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 a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Net Margin % among Telecommunication Services companies is 5.46, based on 364 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 Telecommunications Co KSC's current Net Margin % of 10.80% is 98% 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 Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Net Margin % is 5.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's current Net Margin % is 10.80%, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 12.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:STC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.58, compared to a current price of KWD0.64 — trading 11% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 10.80%, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 12.80 and 98% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 5.46. Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 9 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 Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:STC), the current Net Margin % is 10.80% 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 Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:STC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of KWD0.64 is trading 11% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.58.
GuruFocus considers Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KUW:STC:
Net Margin %: 10.80% (16% below median its 10-year median of 12.80)
GF Value™: KWD0.58 vs. price of KWD0.64 (11% above fair value)
Industry Position: 98% above the Telecommunication Services median (#122 of 364)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:STC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC Business Description
Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC is a telecommunication service provider. The company provides internet access using 4G LTE technology, and 5G technology. The principal activities of the company are to purchase, supply, install, operate, and maintain wireless telecommunication devices and equipment. The company offers numerous opportunities in the field of telecommunications, entertainment, information, digital, and data transfer services. The Group has identified Consumer (i.e., Individual customers) and Enterprise (i.e., Corporates & others) as operating segments.
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