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Al-Safat Investment Co KSCCKUW:ALSAFAT +1.05%38 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 12.60% as of Mar. 2026, which is 197% above its 10-year median of 4.24. GuruFocus rates KUW:ALSAFAT with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.38 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,589 Asset Management companies, Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC ranks worse than 54.88% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD4.54 Mil. Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD36.01 Mil. Therefore, Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.60%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
KUW:ALSAFAT'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -30.53 Med: 4.24 Max: 34.65
Current: 5.93
During the past 13 years, Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 34.65%. The lowest was -30.53%. And the median was 4.24%.
KUW:ALSAFAT's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than 54.88% of 1589
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 7.21
vs KUW:ALSAFAT: 5.93
Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC (KUW:ALSAFAT) Return-on-Tangible-Equity Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Equity measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's tangible equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' tangible equity (shareholders equity minus intangibles). Return-on-Tangible-Equity shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. Return-on-Tangible-Equitys between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its Return-on-Tangible-Equity by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high Return-on-Tangible-Equity companies. Like Return-on-Tangible-Asset, Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their Return-on-Tangible-Equitys can be extremely high.
Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.
Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
KUW:ALSAFAT vs BLK, BX, KKR: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC's Return-on-Tangible-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.
Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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-Equity, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder tangible equity 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.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 12.60% mean?
Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC (KUW:ALSAFAT) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 12.60% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC and its competitors. This is 197% above median its historical median of 4.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC ranks #872 out of 1589 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 54.9%.
Is Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 12.60% is 197% above median its 10-year median of 4.24. The Asset Management industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.21. Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC's value of 12.60% is 74.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC ranks #872 out of 1589 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC ranks #872 out of 1589 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.21. Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC's value of 12.60% is 74.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.24 vs. the industry median of 7.21, Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC 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-Equity for an Asset Management company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Asset Management companies is 7.21, based on 1,589 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 12.60% is 74.8% 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-Equity mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 12.60%, which is 197% above median its own 10-year median of 4.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC (KUW:ALSAFAT) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.38, compared to a current price of KWD0.19 — trading 49.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 12.60%, which is 197% above median its 10-year median of 4.24 and 74.8% above the Asset Management industry median of 7.21. Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC (KUW:ALSAFAT), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 12.60% 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 Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC (KUW:ALSAFAT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of KWD0.19 is trading 49.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.38.
GuruFocus considers Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for KUW:ALSAFAT:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 12.60% (197% above median its 10-year median of 4.24)
GF Value™: KWD0.38 vs. price of KWD0.19 (49.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 74.8% above the Asset Management median (#872 of 1589)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:ALSAFAT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC focuses on acquiring strategic investments in selective enterprises, industries, and investment vehicles seeking growth and capital appreciation. The Group is organized into four business segments: Financial, Real estate, Industries, and Others: The group generates the majority of its reveneu from Financial segment which includes Managing funds of private and public institutions, acquiring companies in various sectors, mediation in lending and borrowing operations, acting as bond issuance managers, trading in securities, including buying and selling of stocks and bonds of local companies and international governmental agencies. The Group's investment properties are located in Kuwait and Other countries.
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