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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. Advanced Technology Co KSCC's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD-15.6 Mil. Advanced Technology Co KSCC's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD9.5 Mil. Therefore, Advanced Technology Co KSCC's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -164.97%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Advanced Technology Co KSCC's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
KUW:ATC'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -94.31 Med: 13.86 Max: 17.71
Current: -94.31
During the past 13 years, Advanced Technology Co KSCC's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 17.71%. The lowest was -94.31%. And the median was 13.86%.
KUW:ATC's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than 94.64% of 112
companies
in the Medical Distribution industry
Industry Median: 8.755
vs KUW:ATC: -94.31
Advanced Technology Co KSCC (KUW:ATC) 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.
Advanced Technology Co KSCC Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Advanced Technology 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.
Advanced Technology Co KSCC Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
KUW:ATC vs MCK, COR, CAH: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Medical Distribution subindustry, Advanced Technology 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.
Advanced Technology Co KSCC Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Medical Distribution Industry
For the Medical Distribution industry and Healthcare sector, Advanced Technology Co KSCC's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Advanced Technology 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 -164.97% mean?
Advanced Technology Co KSCC (KUW:ATC) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -164.97% 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 Advanced Technology Co KSCC and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Advanced Technology Co KSCC ranks #106 out of 112 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, placing it in the top 94.6%.
Is Advanced Technology Co KSCC's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Advanced Technology Co KSCC's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -164.97%. Based on the distribution chart, Advanced Technology Co KSCC ranks #106 out of 112 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Advanced Technology Co KSCC has a GF Score™ of 18/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Advanced Technology Co KSCC's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to MCK and COR?
According to the Medical Distribution industry distribution chart, Advanced Technology Co KSCC ranks #106 out of 112 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Advanced Technology Co KSCC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.76. 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 a Medical Distribution company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Medical Distribution companies is 8.76, based on 112 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. 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 Advanced Technology Co KSCC and its competitors. For the Medical Distribution industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Advanced Technology Co KSCC's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -164.97%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Advanced Technology Co KSCC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Advanced Technology Co KSCC (KUW:ATC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.34, compared to a current price of KWD0.55 — trading 60.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -164.97%. Advanced Technology Co KSCC's overall GF Score™ is 18/100 with 4 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 Advanced Technology Co KSCC (KUW:ATC), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -164.97% 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 Advanced Technology Co KSCC (KUW:ATC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Advanced Technology Co KSCC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of KWD0.55 is trading 60.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.34.
GuruFocus considers Advanced Technology Co KSCC to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KUW:ATC:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: -164.97%
GF Value™: KWD0.34 vs. price of KWD0.55 (60.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:ATC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Advanced Technology Co KSCC is a medical equipment supplier to the Kuwait healthcare sector. Some of the services provided by the company are - Diagnostic imaging, Laboratory environmental management and Automation, Medical & surgical O.R solutions, Healthcare manpower services, and more. The company has two main business segment i.e. supply of medical goods and maintenance services and provision of healthcare services. also engages in constructing, managing, and possessing hospitals, medical centers, clinics, and specialized labs. In addition, the firm offers a pharmacy license, and home care services.
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