Mobile Telecommunications Co KSCKUW:ZAIN +1.00%67 Operating Margin % is 16.19% as of Mar. 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 19.36. GuruFocus rates KUW:ZAIN with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.58 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 364 Telecommunication Services companies, Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC ranks better than 73.35% on this metric.
Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.8%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
KUW:ZAIN'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.94 Med: 19.36 Max: 26.71
Current: 18.99
KUW:ZAIN's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 73.35% of 364
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 9.725
vs KUW:ZAIN: 18.99
Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:ZAIN) 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.
Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC Operating Margin % Related Terms
Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC 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.
Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC Operating Margin % Chart
KUW:ZAIN vs TMUS, VZ, T: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC'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.
Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC Operating Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's Operating Margin % falls into.
Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC 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.
* 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.
Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:ZAIN) has a Operating Margin % of 16.19% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 19.36. Over the past decade, Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's Operating Margin % has ranged from 14.94 to 26.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC ranks #97 out of 364 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 26.6%.
Is Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's Operating Margin % too high?
Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's current Operating Margin % of 16.19% is 16% below median its 10-year median of 19.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.94 to a high of 26.71. The Telecommunication Services industry median Operating Margin % is 9.73. Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's value of 16.19% is 66.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC ranks #97 out of 364 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's Operating Margin % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC ranks #97 out of 364 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 9.73. Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's value of 16.19% is 66.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 14.94 to 26.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.36 vs. the industry median of 9.73, Mobile 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 Operating Margin % for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Operating Margin % among Telecommunication Services companies is 9.73, based on 364 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. Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's current Operating Margin % of 16.19% is 66.5% 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 Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Operating Margin % is 9.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's current Operating Margin % is 16.19%, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 19.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:ZAIN) 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 Operating Margin % is 16.19%, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 19.36 and 66.5% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 9.73. Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 8 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 Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:ZAIN), the current Operating Margin % is 16.19% 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 Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:ZAIN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mobile 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 Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KUW:ZAIN:
Operating Margin %: 16.19% (16% below median its 10-year median of 19.36)
GF Value™: KWD0.58 vs. price of KWD0.61 (4.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 66.5% above the Telecommunication Services median (#97 of 364)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:ZAIN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC Business Description
Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC is a mobile and data services operator. The company and its subsidiaries, along with associates, provide mobile telecommunication services. The company provides of technologies and digital lifestyle communications. Apart from its operations in Kuwait, the Company also operates through its foreign subsidiaries in Jordan, Sudan, Iraq, Bahrain, KSA, Lebanon and South Sudan.
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