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KUW:KMEFIC's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 76.55% of 1633
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 4.67
vs KUW:KMEFIC: -0.41
Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co (KUW:KMEFIC) 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 And Middle East Financial Investment Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co Annual Data
KUW:KMEFIC vs BLK, BX, KKR: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co'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 And Middle East Financial Investment Co Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Asset Management Industry
* 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 (Jun. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 4.70% mean?
Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co (KUW:KMEFIC) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 4.70% as of Jun. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co and its competitors. This is 34% above median its historical median of 3.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co ranks #1250 out of 1633 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 76.5%.
Is Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 4.70% is 34% above median its 10-year median of 3.50. The Asset Management industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.67. Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co's value of 4.70% is 0.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co ranks #1250 out of 1633 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co has a GF Score™ of 33/100 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co ranks #1250 out of 1633 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.67. Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co's value of 4.70% is 0.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.50 vs. the industry median of 4.67, Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset for an Asset Management company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Asset Management companies is 4.67, based on 1,633 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 And Middle East Financial Investment Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 4.70% is 0.6% 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 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 And Middle East Financial Investment Co and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.70%, which is 34% above median its own 10-year median of 3.50. 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 72.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.70%, which is 34% above median its 10-year median of 3.50 and 0.6% above the Asset Management industry median of 4.67. Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 7 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 And Middle East Financial Investment Co (KUW:KMEFIC), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.70% 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 72.2% 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:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 4.70% (34% above median its 10-year median of 3.50)
GF Value™: KWD0.09 vs. price of KWD0.16 (72.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 0.6% above the Asset Management median (#1250 of 1633)
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 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.
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