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National Petroleum Services Co KSCKUW:NAPESCO 98 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 18.21% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 17.36. GuruFocus rates KUW:NAPESCO with a GF Score™ of 98/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD1.50 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,038 Oil & Gas companies, National Petroleum Services Co KSC ranks better than 93.64% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for National Petroleum Services Co KSC's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
KUW:NAPESCO'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.09 Med: 17.36 Max: 28.45
Current: 16.87
During the past 13 years, National Petroleum Services Co KSC's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 28.45%. The lowest was 10.09%. And the median was 17.36%.
KUW:NAPESCO's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 93.64% of 1038
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 2.38
vs KUW:NAPESCO: 16.87
National Petroleum Services Co KSC (KUW:NAPESCO) 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.
National Petroleum Services Co KSC Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
National Petroleum Services Co KSC 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.
National Petroleum Services Co KSC Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
KUW:NAPESCO vs SLB, BKR, FTI: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, National Petroleum Services Co KSC'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.
National Petroleum Services Co KSC Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, National Petroleum Services Co KSC's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where National Petroleum Services Co KSC'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 18.21% mean?
National Petroleum Services Co KSC (KUW:NAPESCO) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 18.21% 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 National Petroleum Services Co KSC and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 17.36. Over the past decade, National Petroleum Services Co KSC's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 10.09 to 28.45. According to the industry distribution chart, National Petroleum Services Co KSC ranks #66 out of 1038 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 6.4%.
Is National Petroleum Services Co KSC's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
National Petroleum Services Co KSC's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 18.21% is near median its 10-year median of 17.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.09 to a high of 28.45. The Oil & Gas industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.38. National Petroleum Services Co KSC's value of 18.21% is 665.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National Petroleum Services Co KSC ranks #66 out of 1038 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, National Petroleum Services Co KSC has a GF Score™ of 98/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Petroleum Services Co KSC's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to SLB and BKR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, National Petroleum Services Co KSC ranks #66 out of 1038 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places National Petroleum Services Co KSC in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.38. National Petroleum Services Co KSC's value of 18.21% is 665.1% above this benchmark. Historically, National Petroleum Services Co KSC's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 10.09 to 28.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.36 vs. the industry median of 2.38, National Petroleum Services 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Oil & Gas companies is 2.38, based on 1,038 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. National Petroleum Services Co KSC's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 18.21% is 665.1% 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 National Petroleum Services Co KSC and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Petroleum Services Co KSC's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 18.21%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 17.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Petroleum Services Co KSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Petroleum Services Co KSC (KUW:NAPESCO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD1.50, compared to a current price of KWD1.46 — trading 2.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 18.21%, which is near median its 10-year median of 17.36 and 665.1% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 2.38. National Petroleum Services Co KSC's overall GF Score™ is 98/100 with 1 warning sign 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 National Petroleum Services Co KSC (KUW:NAPESCO), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 18.21% 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 National Petroleum Services Co KSC (KUW:NAPESCO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Petroleum Services Co KSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of KWD1.46 is trading 2.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of KWD1.50.
GuruFocus considers National Petroleum Services Co KSC to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KUW:NAPESCO:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 18.21% (near median its 10-year median of 17.36)
GF Value™: KWD1.50 vs. price of KWD1.46 (2.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 665.1% above the Oil & Gas median (#66 of 1038)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:NAPESCO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
National Petroleum Services Co KSC provides oilfield services for the oil and gas industry in Kuwait. The company is engaged in carrying out all support services for wells drilling, repairing, and preparation for production as well as wells maintenance related services. It is also engaged in establishing industrial firms for the purpose of manufacturing and producing the equipment and materials needed for well drilling and repair. There are two segments within which the company operates namely oilfield services and non-oilfield services. The majority of the revenue is mainly from Oil field contracts that include Pumping services, and then Non- oil field contracts that involve supply power and environment, safety services.
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