Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co (KUW:KMEFIC) Other Operating Expense: KWD1.71 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

Author: Vera Yuan Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Director of Data and Quant Analytics at GuruFocus
Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Reviewed by: Charlie Tian Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Founder & CEO of GuruFocus
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.

KUW:KMEFIC Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co KUW:KMEFIC
32 GF Score
Price KWD0.16
GF Value KWD0.09
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co Other Operating Expense?

Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co KUW:KMEFIC +2.60% 32 Other Operating Expense is KWD1.71 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates KUW:KMEFIC with a GF Score™ of 32/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.09 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co's Other Operating Expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was KWD-0.19 Mil. Its Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was KWD1.71 Mil.

Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co's quarterly Other Operating Expense declined from Dec. 2025 (KWD2.00 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (KWD-0.06 Mil) and declined from Mar. 2026 (KWD-0.06 Mil) to Jun. 2026 (KWD-0.19 Mil).

Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co's annual Other Operating Expense increased from Dec. 2023 (KWD0.49 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (KWD0.79 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2024 (KWD0.79 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (KWD2.85 Mil).

Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co Other Operating Expense Related Terms

Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co Other Operating Expense Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co's Other Operating Expense 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 And Middle East Financial Investment Co Other Operating Expense Chart

Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Other Operating Expense
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.24 1.37 0.49 0.79 2.85

Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Other Operating Expense 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 1.91 -0.04 2.00 -0.06 -0.19
KUW:KMEFIC
32GF Score
Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co KUW:KMEFIC
Other Operating Expense is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co Other Operating Expense Calculation

GuruFocus uses a standardized financial statement format for all companies. For non-financial companies, GuruFocus lists Selling, General, & Admin. Expense, , Research & Development, and Other Operating Expense under the "Total Operating Expense" section.

Other Operating Expense sometimes includes:
Restructuring, and merger
Acquisition related and other
Litigation settlement charge
Other (too numerous to list)

Some companies can and do choose to report each of these items separately. Yet, there are a variety of Other Operating Expense which are simply too numerous to list.

Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was KWD1.71 Mil.

* 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.

What does a Other Operating Expense of KWD1.71 Mil mean?
Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co (KUW:KMEFIC) has a Other Operating Expense of KWD1.71 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co and its competitors.
Is Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co's Other Operating Expense too high?
Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co's current Other Operating Expense is KWD1.71 Mil. Overall, Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co's Other Operating Expense compare to BLK and BX?
Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co's Other Operating Expense of KWD1.71 Mil can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Other Operating Expense for an Asset Management company?
A good Other Operating Expense depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Other Operating Expense should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Other Operating Expense mean?
A high Other Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co and its competitors. Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co's current Other Operating Expense is KWD1.71 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co (KUW:KMEFIC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.09, compared to a current price of KWD0.16 — trading 74.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Other Operating Expense is KWD1.71 Mil. Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Other Operating Expense calculated?
Other Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co (KUW:KMEFIC), the current Other Operating Expense is KWD1.71 Mil 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 And Middle East Financial Investment Co (KUW:KMEFIC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KWD0.16 is trading 74.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.09. GuruFocus considers Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KUW:KMEFIC:

  • Other Operating Expense: KWD1.71 Mil
  • GF Value™: KWD0.09 vs. price of KWD0.16 (74.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 32/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:KMEFIC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co Business Description

Address Arabian Gulf Street, Khalid Tower, Block 1, Floor 5, Al-Qibla - First Commercial District, Kuwait, KWT, 13009
Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co is a Kuwait-based asset management company. The business activity of the group functions through Asset Management; Brokerage and Online Trading; Credit Operations; Investment, Real Estate and Treasury; and Rental and leasing activities. The Asset Management segment is engaged in providing third-party fund and portfolio management services on a fiduciary basis. Besides, the firm is also engaged in other activities such as providing margin loans, money market placements, real estate activities, and proprietary trading in equity stocks and funds. Geographically, the business presence of the firm is seen in both Kuwait and the international market.
32GF Score

Get the complete analysis for KUW:KMEFIC

Other Operating Expense is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

KWD0.16
Price
KWD0.09
GF Value