Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:ZAIN) PEG Ratio: 3.26 (As of Jul. 20, 2026) — 38% Above Median

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KUW:ZAIN Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC KUW:ZAIN
65 GF Score
Price KWD0.60
GF Value KWD0.58
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC PEG Ratio?

Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC KUW:ZAIN 65 PEG Ratio is 3.26 as of Jul. 20, 2026, which is 38% above its 10-year median of 2.37. GuruFocus rates KUW:ZAIN with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.58 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 162 Telecommunication Services companies, Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC ranks worse than 66.05% on this metric.

PE Ratio without NRI / 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate*

PEG Ratio is defined as the PE Ratio without NRI divided by the growth ratio. The growth rate we use is the 5-Year EBITDA growth rate. As of today, Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's PE Ratio without NRI is 11.75. Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's 5-Year EBITDA growth rate is 3.60%. Therefore, Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's PEG Ratio for today is 3.26.

* The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.


The historical rank and industry rank for Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

KUW:ZAIN' s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.01   Med: 2.37   Max: 138.06
Current: 3.26


During the past 13 years, Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's highest PEG Ratio was 138.06. The lowest was 1.01. And the median was 2.37.


KUW:ZAIN's PEG Ratio is ranked worse than
66.05% of 162 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 2.195 vs KUW:ZAIN: 3.26

Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.


Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC  (KUW:ZAIN) PEG Ratio Explanation

To compare stocks with different growth rates, Peter Lynch invented a ratio called PEG Ratio. PEG Ratio is defined as the P/E ratio divided by the growth ratio. He thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued. Still he said he would rather buy a company growing 20% a year with a P/E of 20, instead of a company growing 10% a year with a P/E of 10.


Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC PEG Ratio Related Terms


Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC PEG Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's PEG Ratio 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.

Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC PEG Ratio Chart

Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
PEG Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.34 1.59 9.25 130.28 3.15

Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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KUW:ZAIN vs TMUS, VZ, T: PEG Ratio Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's PEG Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PEG Ratio 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 PEG Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's PEG Ratio falls into.


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Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC PEG Ratio Calculation

PEG Ratio is defined as the PE Ratio without NRI divided by the growth ratio. The ratio we use is the 5-Year EBITDA growth rate.

Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's PEG Ratio for today is calculated as

PEG Ratio=PE Ratio without NRI/5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate*
=11.745098039216/3.60
=3.26

* 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.

* Note: The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about PEG Ratio →
What does a PEG Ratio of 3.26 mean?
Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:ZAIN) has a PEG Ratio of 3.26 as of Jul. 20, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC and its competitors. This is 38% above median its historical median of 2.37. Over the past decade, Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's PEG Ratio has ranged from 1.01 to 138.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC ranks #107 out of 162 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 66%.
Is Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's PEG Ratio too high?
Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's current PEG Ratio of 3.26 is 38% above median its 10-year median of 2.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.01 to a high of 138.06. The Telecommunication Services industry median PEG Ratio is 2.20. Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's value of 3.26 is 48.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC ranks #107 out of 162 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's PEG Ratio compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC ranks #107 out of 162 companies for PEG Ratio. This places Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 2.20. Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's value of 3.26 is 48.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's own PEG Ratio has ranged from 1.01 to 138.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.37 vs. the industry median of 2.20, 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 PEG Ratio for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median PEG Ratio among Telecommunication Services companies is 2.20, based on 162 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PEG Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PEG Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's current PEG Ratio of 3.26 is 48.5% 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 PEG Ratio mean?
A high PEG Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median PEG Ratio is 2.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's current PEG Ratio is 3.26, which is 38% above median its own 10-year median of 2.37. 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 KWD0.60 — trading 3.3% above its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 3.26, which is 38% above median its 10-year median of 2.37 and 48.5% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 2.20. Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PEG Ratio calculated?
PEG Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:ZAIN), the current PEG Ratio is 3.26 as of Jul. 20, 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 KWD0.60 is trading 3.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.58. GuruFocus considers Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for KUW:ZAIN:

  • PEG Ratio: 3.26 (38% above median its 10-year median of 2.37)
  • GF Value™: KWD0.58 vs. price of KWD0.60 (3.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 48.5% above the Telecommunication Services median (#107 of 162)

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Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC Business Description

Address Shuwaikh, Airport Street, P.O. Box 22244, Beside United Arab Shipping Co, Safat, Kuwait, KWT, 13083
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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