Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:STC) OCF Margin %: 22.44% (As of Jun. 2026) — 18% Below Median

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KUW:STC Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC KUW:STC
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Price KWD0.61
GF Value KWD0.58
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC OCF Margin %?

Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC KUW:STC 54 OCF Margin % is 22.44% as of Jun. 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 27.50. GuruFocus rates KUW:STC with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.58 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 365 Telecommunication Services companies, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC ranks better than 56.16% on this metric.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was KWD18.8 Mil. Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's Revenue for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was KWD83.6 Mil. Therefore, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 22.44%.

As of today, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's current OCF Yield % is 14.49%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

KUW:STC' s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 21.4   Med: 27.5   Max: 43.17
Current: 26.04


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC was 43.17%. The lowest was 21.40%. And the median was 27.50%.

KUW:STC's OCF Margin % is ranked better than
56.16% of 365 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 23.19 vs KUW:STC: 26.04


Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC OCF Margin % Related Terms


Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC OCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's OCF 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.

Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC OCF Margin % Chart

Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
OCF Margin %
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Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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KUW:STC vs VZ, TMUS, T: OCF Margin % Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF 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 OCF Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's OCF Margin % falls into.


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Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC OCF Margin % Calculation

OCF Margin % is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's OCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=91.81/342.512
=26.80 %

Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's OCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=18.756/83.573
=22.44 %

* 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.

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What does a OCF Margin % of 22.44% mean?
Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:STC) has a OCF Margin % of 22.44% as of Jun. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 27.50. Over the past decade, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's OCF Margin % has ranged from 21.40 to 43.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC ranks #160 out of 365 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 43.8%.
Is Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's OCF Margin % too high?
Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's current OCF Margin % of 22.44% is 18% below median its 10-year median of 27.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.40 to a high of 43.17. The Telecommunication Services industry median OCF Margin % is 23.19. Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's value of 22.44% is 3.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC ranks #160 out of 365 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's OCF Margin % compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC ranks #160 out of 365 companies for OCF Margin %. This puts Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 23.19. Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's value of 22.44% is 3.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 21.40 to 43.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.50 vs. the industry median of 23.19, Kuwait Telecommunications Co 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 OCF Margin % for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median OCF Margin % among Telecommunication Services companies is 23.19, based on 365 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's current OCF Margin % of 22.44% is 3.2% 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median OCF Margin % is 23.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's current OCF Margin % is 22.44%, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 27.50. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.58, compared to a current price of KWD0.61 — trading 4.5% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 22.44%, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 27.50 and 3.2% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 23.19. Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:STC), the current OCF Margin % is 22.44% as of Jun. 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 KWD0.61 is trading 4.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.58. GuruFocus considers Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for KUW:STC:

  • OCF Margin %: 22.44% (18% below median its 10-year median of 27.50)
  • GF Value™: KWD0.58 vs. price of KWD0.61 (4.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 3.2% below the Telecommunication Services median (#160 of 365)

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

Address Al-Khansa Street, P.O. Box. 181, Olympia Building, Salmiya, KWT, 22002
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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