Kuwait National Cinema CoKUW:KCIN 82 Operating Margin % is 40.56% as of Mar. 2026, which is 32% above its 10-year median of 30.71. GuruFocus rates KUW:KCIN with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD1.50 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,023 Media - Diversified companies, Kuwait National Cinema Co ranks better than 98.44% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kuwait National Cinema Co's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
KUW:KCIN'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -67.84 Med: 30.71 Max: 44.14
Current: 44.14
KUW:KCIN's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 98.44% of 1023
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 2.51
vs KUW:KCIN: 44.14
Kuwait National Cinema Co (KUW:KCIN) Operating Margin % Explanation
Just like Gross Margin %, it is important to see a company maintains its operating margin over time. Among the same industry, a company with higher operating margin is more efficient in its operation. It is also more stable during industry slowdown or recessions. Peter Lynch prefers those with higher margins than those with lower margins.
Be Aware
Operating Margin % can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).
If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin % may decline. Often the Operating Margin % declines well before the company's Revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.
For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokias Operating Margin % had already been in decline since 2002, although its Earnings per Share (Diluted) were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin % would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).
Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.
Kuwait National Cinema Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Kuwait National Cinema Co Operating 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 National Cinema Co Operating Margin % Chart
KUW:KCIN vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Kuwait National Cinema Co's Operating Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Operating 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 National Cinema Co Operating Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Kuwait National Cinema Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kuwait National Cinema Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
Kuwait National Cinema Co Operating Margin % Calculation
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
Kuwait National Cinema Co's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 National Cinema Co (KUW:KCIN) has a Operating Margin % of 40.56% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Kuwait National Cinema Co and its competitors. This is 32% above median its historical median of 30.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Kuwait National Cinema Co ranks #16 out of 1023 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 1.6%.
Is Kuwait National Cinema Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Kuwait National Cinema Co's current Operating Margin % of 40.56% is 32% above median its 10-year median of 30.71. The Media - Diversified industry median Operating Margin % is 2.51. Kuwait National Cinema Co's value of 40.56% is 1515.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kuwait National Cinema Co ranks #16 out of 1023 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kuwait National Cinema Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kuwait National Cinema Co's Operating Margin % compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Kuwait National Cinema Co ranks #16 out of 1023 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Kuwait National Cinema Co in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 2.51. Kuwait National Cinema Co's value of 40.56% is 1515.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 30.71 vs. the industry median of 2.51, Kuwait National Cinema Co 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 Operating Margin % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Operating Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 2.51, based on 1,023 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kuwait National Cinema Co's current Operating Margin % of 40.56% is 1515.9% 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 Operating Margin % mean?
A high Operating Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Kuwait National Cinema Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Operating Margin % is 2.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kuwait National Cinema Co's current Operating Margin % is 40.56%, which is 32% above median its own 10-year median of 30.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kuwait National Cinema Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait National Cinema Co (KUW:KCIN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD1.50, compared to a current price of KWD1.32 — trading 12% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 40.56%, which is 32% above median its 10-year median of 30.71 and 1515.9% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 2.51. Kuwait National Cinema Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kuwait National Cinema Co (KUW:KCIN), the current Operating Margin % is 40.56% 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 National Cinema Co (KUW:KCIN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait National Cinema Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of KWD1.32 is trading 12% below its estimated GF Value™ of KWD1.50.
GuruFocus considers Kuwait National Cinema Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for KUW:KCIN:
Operating Margin %: 40.56% (32% above median its 10-year median of 30.71)
GF Value™: KWD1.50 vs. price of KWD1.32 (12% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1515.9% above the Media - Diversified median (#16 of 1023)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:KCIN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kuwait National Cinema Company KPSC operates in the entertainment industry. It owns and operates cinema theatres under the Cinescape brand across different locations in Kuwait and the nearby region, operating as an exhibitor of movies from different genres and languages. The company operates in the following segments: Cinema and Buffets, Investment, and Investment properties. Maximum revenue is derived from the Cinema and Buffets segment, which represents all activities related to cinema shows, film distribution, as well as activities related to buffets, supplemented by theatres. The Investment segment represents investment in equity, investment funds, and investments in an associate; and the Investment properties segment represents activities related to rental of investment properties.
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