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Kuwait Foundry CoKKUW:KFOUC -3.55%29 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.17% as of Mar. 2026, which is 97% below its 10-year median of 4.93. GuruFocus rates KUW:KFOUC with a GF Score™ of 29/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.77 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,077 Industrial Products companies, Kuwait Foundry CoK ranks better than 91.06% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. Kuwait Foundry CoK's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD0.03 Mil. Kuwait Foundry CoK's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD19.11 Mil. Therefore, Kuwait Foundry CoK's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.17%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kuwait Foundry CoK's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
KUW:KFOUC'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.14 Med: 4.93 Max: 41.82
Current: 12.84
During the past 13 years, Kuwait Foundry CoK's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 41.82%. The lowest was -6.14%. And the median was 4.93%.
KUW:KFOUC's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 91.06% of 3077
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 3.26
vs KUW:KFOUC: 12.84
Kuwait Foundry CoK (KUW:KFOUC) Return-on-Tangible-Asset Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
Kuwait Foundry CoK Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Kuwait Foundry CoK Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kuwait Foundry CoK's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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:KFOUC vs CRS, ATI, MLI: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Kuwait Foundry CoK's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Foundry CoK Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Kuwait Foundry CoK's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kuwait Foundry CoK's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.17% mean?
Kuwait Foundry CoK (KUW:KFOUC) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.17% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Kuwait Foundry CoK and its competitors. This is 97% below median its historical median of 4.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Kuwait Foundry CoK ranks #275 out of 3077 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 8.9%.
Is Kuwait Foundry CoK's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Kuwait Foundry CoK's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.17% is 97% below median its 10-year median of 4.93. The Industrial Products industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.26. Kuwait Foundry CoK's value of 0.17% is 94.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kuwait Foundry CoK ranks #275 out of 3077 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kuwait Foundry CoK has a GF Score™ of 29/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kuwait Foundry CoK's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to CRS and ATI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Kuwait Foundry CoK ranks #275 out of 3077 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Kuwait Foundry CoK in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.26. Kuwait Foundry CoK's value of 0.17% is 94.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.93 vs. the industry median of 3.26, Kuwait Foundry 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset for an Industrial Products company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Industrial Products companies is 3.26, based on 3,077 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kuwait Foundry CoK's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 0.17% is 94.8% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Kuwait Foundry CoK and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kuwait Foundry CoK's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.17%, which is 97% below median its own 10-year median of 4.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kuwait Foundry CoK stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait Foundry CoK (KUW:KFOUC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.77, compared to a current price of KWD0.46 — trading 40% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.17%, which is 97% below median its 10-year median of 4.93 and 94.8% below the Industrial Products industry median of 3.26. Kuwait Foundry CoK's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kuwait Foundry CoK (KUW:KFOUC), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.17% 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 Foundry CoK (KUW:KFOUC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait Foundry CoK stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of KWD0.46 is trading 40% below its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.77.
GuruFocus considers Kuwait Foundry CoK to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for KUW:KFOUC:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 0.17% (97% below median its 10-year median of 4.93)
GF Value™: KWD0.77 vs. price of KWD0.46 (40% below fair value)
Industry Position: 94.8% below the Industrial Products median (#275 of 3077)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:KFOUC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kuwait Foundry Co SAK is a Kuwait based company involved in the manufacturing of cast raw iron and other materials. Its business activities include the production of sanitary tools, sewage systems, casting joints for asbestos pipes, water valves, and electric fuse boxes among other products.
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