Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:STC) OCF Yield %: 16.72 (As of Jul. 08, 2026) — Near Median


KUW:STC Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC KUW:STC
56 GF Score
Price KWD0.64
GF Value KWD0.58
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC OCF Yield %?

Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC KUW:STC -3.01% 56 OCF Yield % is 16.72 as of Jul. 08, 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 17.07. 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 367 Telecommunication Services companies, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC ranks better than 58.58% on this metric.

OCF Yield % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.

As of today, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's Trailing 12-Month Cash Flow from Operations is KWD109.7 Mil, and Market Cap is KWD643.2 Mil. Therefore, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's OCF Yield % for today is 16.72%.

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

KUW:STC' s OCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.27   Med: 17.07   Max: 31.19
Current: 16.72


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Yield % of Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC was 31.19%. The lowest was 6.27%. And the median was 17.07%.

KUW:STC's OCF Yield % is ranked better than
58.58% of 367 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 12.5 vs KUW:STC: 16.72

Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was %.


Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC OCF Yield % Explanation

Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high operating cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.


Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC OCF Yield % Related Terms


Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC OCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's OCF Yield % 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 Yield % Chart

Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
OCF Yield %
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Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC Quarterly Data
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OCF Yield % 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 7.97 29.19 24.51 2.85 17.39

KUW:STC vs TMUS, VZ, T: OCF Yield % Comparison

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

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

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


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Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC OCF Yield % Calculation

OCF Yield % is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.

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

OCF Yield %=Cash Flow from Operations / Market Cap
=91.81 / 689.12646
=13.32%

Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's annualized OCF Yield % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

OCF Yield %=Cash Flow from Operations * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=29.132 * 4 / 670.150514
=17.39%

* 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 OCF Yield % →
What does a OCF Yield % of 16.72 mean?
Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:STC) has a OCF Yield % of 16.72 as of Jul. 08, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 17.07. Over the past decade, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's OCF Yield % has ranged from 6.27 to 31.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC ranks #152 out of 367 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 41.4%.
Is Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's OCF Yield % too high?
Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's current OCF Yield % of 16.72 is near median its 10-year median of 17.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.27 to a high of 31.19. The Telecommunication Services industry median OCF Yield % is 12.50. Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's value of 16.72 is 33.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC ranks #152 out of 367 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 OCF Yield % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC ranks #152 out of 367 companies for OCF Yield %. This puts Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 12.50. Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's value of 16.72 is 33.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's own OCF Yield % has ranged from 6.27 to 31.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.07 vs. the industry median of 12.50, 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 OCF Yield % for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median OCF Yield % among Telecommunication Services companies is 12.50, based on 367 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's current OCF Yield % of 16.72 is 33.8% 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 OCF Yield % mean?
A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median OCF Yield % is 12.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's current OCF Yield % is 16.72, which is near median its own 10-year median of 17.07. 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 OCF Yield % is 16.72, which is near median its 10-year median of 17.07 and 33.8% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 12.50. 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 OCF Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:STC), the current OCF Yield % is 16.72 as of Jul. 08, 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:

  • OCF Yield %: 16.72 (near median its 10-year median of 17.07)
  • GF Value™: KWD0.58 vs. price of KWD0.64 (11% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 33.8% above the Telecommunication Services median (#152 of 367)

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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