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Mobile Telecommunications Co KSCKUW:ZAIN +0.16%65 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 13.80% as of Jun. 2026, which is 93% above its 10-year median of 7.15. GuruFocus rates KUW:ZAIN with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.58 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 368 Telecommunication Services companies, Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC ranks better than 73.91% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
KUW:ZAIN'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.74 Med: 7.15 Max: 8.85
Current: 8.8
During the past 13 years, Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 8.85%. The lowest was 3.74%. And the median was 7.15%.
KUW:ZAIN's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 73.91% of 368
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 3.415
vs KUW:ZAIN: 8.80
Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:ZAIN) 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.
Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Mobile Telecommunications 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.
Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
KUW:ZAIN vs VZ, TMUS, T: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Mobile Telecommunications 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.
Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mobile Telecommunications 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 (Jun. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 13.80% mean?
Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:ZAIN) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 13.80% 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 Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC and its competitors. This is 93% above median its historical median of 7.15. Over the past decade, Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 3.74 to 8.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC ranks #96 out of 368 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 26.1%.
Is Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 13.80% is 93% above median its 10-year median of 7.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.74 to a high of 8.85. The Telecommunication Services industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.42. Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's value of 13.80% is 304.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC ranks #96 out of 368 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC ranks #96 out of 368 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.42. Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's value of 13.80% is 304.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 3.74 to 8.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.15 vs. the industry median of 3.42, 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Telecommunication Services companies is 3.42, based on 368 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. Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 13.80% is 304.1% 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 Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 13.80%, which is 93% above median its own 10-year median of 7.15. 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 KWD0.62 — trading 6.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 13.80%, which is 93% above median its 10-year median of 7.15 and 304.1% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 3.42. Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 9 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 Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:ZAIN), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 13.80% 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 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 KWD0.62 is trading 6.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.58.
GuruFocus considers Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KUW:ZAIN:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 13.80% (93% above median its 10-year median of 7.15)
GF Value™: KWD0.58 vs. price of KWD0.62 (6.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 304.1% above the Telecommunication Services median (#96 of 368)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:ZAIN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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