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Kuwait Foundry CoKKUW:KFOUC +0.66%29 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 0.17% as of Mar. 2026, which is 97% below its 10-year median of 5.17. GuruFocus rates KUW:KFOUC with a GF Score™ of 29/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.77 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,969 Industrial Products companies, Kuwait Foundry CoK ranks better than 73.63% 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. Kuwait Foundry CoK's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD0.03 Mil. Kuwait Foundry CoK's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD18.51 Mil. Therefore, Kuwait Foundry CoK's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.17%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kuwait Foundry CoK's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
KUW:KFOUC'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.36 Med: 5.17 Max: 43.86
Current: 13.28
During the past 13 years, Kuwait Foundry CoK's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 43.86%. The lowest was -6.36%. And the median was 5.17%.
KUW:KFOUC's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 73.63% of 2969
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 6.72
vs KUW:KFOUC: 13.28
Kuwait Foundry CoK (KUW:KFOUC) 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.
Kuwait Foundry CoK Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Kuwait Foundry CoK Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kuwait Foundry CoK's Return-on-Tangible-Equity can be seen below:
* 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 Foundry CoK Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
KUW:KFOUC vs CRS, ATI, MLI: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Kuwait Foundry CoK'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.
Kuwait Foundry CoK Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Kuwait Foundry CoK's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kuwait Foundry CoK'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 0.17% mean?
Kuwait Foundry CoK (KUW:KFOUC) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 0.17% 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 Kuwait Foundry CoK and its competitors. This is 97% below median its historical median of 5.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Kuwait Foundry CoK ranks #783 out of 2969 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 26.4%.
Is Kuwait Foundry CoK's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Kuwait Foundry CoK's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 0.17% is 97% below median its 10-year median of 5.17. The Industrial Products industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.72. Kuwait Foundry CoK's value of 0.17% is 97.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kuwait Foundry CoK ranks #783 out of 2969 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kuwait Foundry CoK has a GF Score™ of 29/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kuwait Foundry CoK's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to CRS and ATI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Kuwait Foundry CoK ranks #783 out of 2969 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This puts Kuwait Foundry CoK in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.72. Kuwait Foundry CoK's value of 0.17% is 97.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.17 vs. the industry median of 6.72, Kuwait Foundry CoK has consistently been below 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Industrial Products companies is 6.72, based on 2,969 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. Kuwait Foundry CoK's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 0.17% is 97.5% below 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 Kuwait Foundry CoK and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kuwait Foundry CoK's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 0.17%, which is 97% below median its own 10-year median of 5.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kuwait Foundry CoK stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait Foundry CoK (KUW:KFOUC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.77, compared to a current price of KWD0.46 — trading 40.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 0.17%, which is 97% below median its 10-year median of 5.17 and 97.5% below the Industrial Products industry median of 6.72. Kuwait Foundry CoK's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 with 5 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 Kuwait Foundry CoK (KUW:KFOUC), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 0.17% 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 Kuwait Foundry CoK (KUW:KFOUC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait Foundry CoK stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of KWD0.46 is trading 40.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.77.
GuruFocus considers Kuwait Foundry CoK to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for KUW:KFOUC:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 0.17% (97% below median its 10-year median of 5.17)
GF Value™: KWD0.77 vs. price of KWD0.46 (40.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 97.5% below the Industrial Products median (#783 of 2969)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:KFOUC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kuwait Foundry Co SAK is a Kuwait based company involved in the manufacturing of cast raw iron and other materials. Its business activities include the production of sanitary tools, sewage systems, casting joints for asbestos pipes, water valves, and electric fuse boxes among other products.
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