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Kuwait Investment CoKKUW:KINV -0.53%53 Operating Margin % is 2.87% as of Mar. 2026, which is 95% below its 10-year median of 60.58. GuruFocus rates KUW:KINV with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.26 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 666 Capital Markets companies, Kuwait Investment CoK ranks better than 87.69% on this metric.
Kuwait Investment Co SAK has recorded a loss in operating income at least once over the past 3 years.
Kuwait Investment CoK (KUW:KINV) 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 Investment CoK Operating Margin % Related Terms
Kuwait Investment CoK Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kuwait Investment CoK's Operating 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:KINV vs MS, GS, SCHW: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Kuwait Investment CoK'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 Investment CoK Operating Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Kuwait Investment CoK's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kuwait Investment CoK's Operating Margin % falls into.
Kuwait Investment CoK 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 Investment CoK'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 Investment CoK (KUW:KINV) has a Operating Margin % of 2.87% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Kuwait Investment CoK and its competitors. This is 95% below median its historical median of 60.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Kuwait Investment CoK ranks #82 out of 666 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 12.3%.
Is Kuwait Investment CoK's Operating Margin % too high?
Kuwait Investment CoK's current Operating Margin % of 2.87% is 95% below median its 10-year median of 60.58. The Capital Markets industry median Operating Margin % is 7.27. Kuwait Investment CoK's value of 2.87% is 60.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kuwait Investment CoK ranks #82 out of 666 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kuwait Investment CoK has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kuwait Investment CoK's Operating Margin % compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Kuwait Investment CoK ranks #82 out of 666 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Kuwait Investment CoK in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.27. Kuwait Investment CoK's value of 2.87% is 60.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 60.58 vs. the industry median of 7.27, Kuwait Investment 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 Operating Margin % for a Capital Markets company?
The median Operating Margin % among Capital Markets companies is 7.27, based on 666 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 Investment CoK's current Operating Margin % of 2.87% is 60.5% 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 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 Investment CoK and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Operating Margin % is 7.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kuwait Investment CoK's current Operating Margin % is 2.87%, which is 95% below median its own 10-year median of 60.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kuwait Investment CoK stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait Investment CoK (KUW:KINV) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.26, compared to a current price of KWD0.19 — trading 28.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 2.87%, which is 95% below median its 10-year median of 60.58 and 60.5% below the Capital Markets industry median of 7.27. Kuwait Investment CoK's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 6 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 Investment CoK (KUW:KINV), the current Operating Margin % is 2.87% 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 Investment CoK (KUW:KINV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait Investment CoK stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of KWD0.19 is trading 28.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.26.
GuruFocus considers Kuwait Investment CoK to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for KUW:KINV:
Operating Margin %: 2.87% (95% below median its 10-year median of 60.58)
GF Value™: KWD0.26 vs. price of KWD0.19 (28.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 60.5% below the Capital Markets median (#82 of 666)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:KINV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kuwait Investment Co SAK is an investment company. The company has four operating segments which include Asset Management; Direct Investments and Corporate Finance (DICF); Treasury and Other operations. The company generates the majority of revenue from the Asset Management and Other operations segments. The Asset management segment consists of quoted securities trading and management of funds and portfolios. Geographically, the company derives a majority of its revenue from Kuwait.
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