Commercial Bank Of Kuwait (KUW:CBK) ROA %: 1.75% (As of Mar. 2026) — 11% Above Median


KUW:CBK Commercial Bank Of Kuwait KUW:CBK
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What is Commercial Bank Of Kuwait ROA %?

Commercial Bank Of Kuwait KUW:CBK +6.13% 25 ROA % is 1.75% as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 1.58. GuruFocus rates KUW:CBK with a GF Score™ of 25/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.59 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,532 Banks companies, Commercial Bank Of Kuwait ranks better than 91.25% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Commercial Bank Of Kuwait's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD96.1 Mil. Commercial Bank Of Kuwait's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD5,485.5 Mil. Therefore, Commercial Bank Of Kuwait's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.75%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Commercial Bank Of Kuwait's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:

KUW:CBK' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.23   Med: 1.58   Max: 3.56
Current: 2.28

During the past 13 years, Commercial Bank Of Kuwait's highest ROA % was 3.56%. The lowest was 1.23%. And the median was 1.58%.

KUW:CBK's ROA % is ranked better than
91.25% of 1532 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 0.98 vs KUW:CBK: 2.28

Commercial Bank Of Kuwait  (KUW:CBK) ROA % Explanation

ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A bank’s ROA % is typically well under 2%.

Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:

ROA %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/Total Assets
=96.052/5485.4865
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(96.052 / 185.356)*(185.356 / 5485.4865)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=51.82 %*0.0338
=1.75 %

Note: The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue 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.


Be Aware

Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % 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 ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.

E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.


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Commercial Bank Of Kuwait ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Commercial Bank Of Kuwait's ROA % 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.

Commercial Bank Of Kuwait ROA % Chart

Commercial Bank Of Kuwait Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROA %
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Commercial Bank Of Kuwait Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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KUW:CBK vs PNC, USB: ROA % Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Commercial Bank Of Kuwait's ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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.


Commercial Bank Of Kuwait ROA % vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Commercial Bank Of Kuwait's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Commercial Bank Of Kuwait's ROA % falls into.


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Commercial Bank Of Kuwait ROA % Calculation

Commercial Bank Of Kuwait's annualized ROA % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/( (Total Assets (A: Dec. 2024 )+Total Assets (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=121.151/( (4665.901+5363.106)/ 2 )
=121.151/5014.5035
=2.42 %

Commercial Bank Of Kuwait's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/( (Total Assets (Q: Dec. 2025 )+Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=96.052/( (5363.106+5607.867)/ 2 )
=96.052/5485.4865
=1.75 %

* 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 ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total 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. ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROA % →
What does a ROA % of 1.75% mean?
Commercial Bank Of Kuwait (KUW:CBK) has a ROA % of 1.75% as of Mar. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Commercial Bank Of Kuwait and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 1.58. Over the past decade, Commercial Bank Of Kuwait's ROA % has ranged from 1.23 to 3.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Commercial Bank Of Kuwait ranks #134 out of 1532 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 8.7%.
Is Commercial Bank Of Kuwait's ROA % too high?
Commercial Bank Of Kuwait's current ROA % of 1.75% is 11% above median its 10-year median of 1.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.23 to a high of 3.56. The Banks industry median ROA % is 0.98. Commercial Bank Of Kuwait's value of 1.75% is 78.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Commercial Bank Of Kuwait ranks #134 out of 1532 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Commercial Bank Of Kuwait has a GF Score™ of 25/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Commercial Bank Of Kuwait's ROA % compare to PNC and USB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Commercial Bank Of Kuwait ranks #134 out of 1532 companies for ROA %. This places Commercial Bank Of Kuwait in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 0.98. Commercial Bank Of Kuwait's value of 1.75% is 78.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Commercial Bank Of Kuwait's own ROA % has ranged from 1.23 to 3.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.58 vs. the industry median of 0.98, Commercial Bank Of Kuwait 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 ROA % for a Banks company?
The median ROA % among Banks companies is 0.98, based on 1,532 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Commercial Bank Of Kuwait's current ROA % of 1.75% is 78.6% 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Commercial Bank Of Kuwait and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median ROA % is 0.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Commercial Bank Of Kuwait's current ROA % is 1.75%, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 1.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Commercial Bank Of Kuwait stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Commercial Bank Of Kuwait (KUW:CBK) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.59, compared to a current price of KWD0.49 — trading 17.8% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 1.75%, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 1.58 and 78.6% above the Banks industry median of 0.98. Commercial Bank Of Kuwait's overall GF Score™ is 25/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Commercial Bank Of Kuwait (KUW:CBK), the current ROA % is 1.75% 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 Commercial Bank Of Kuwait (KUW:CBK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Commercial Bank Of Kuwait stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of KWD0.49 is trading 17.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.59. GuruFocus considers Commercial Bank Of Kuwait to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for KUW:CBK:

  • ROA %: 1.75% (11% above median its 10-year median of 1.58)
  • GF Value™: KWD0.59 vs. price of KWD0.49 (17.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 25/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 78.6% above the Banks median (#134 of 1532)

No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:CBK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Commercial Bank Of Kuwait Business Description

Address Mubarak Al Kabeer Street, P.O. Box 2861, Safat, Kuwait, KWT, 13029
Commercial Bank Of Kuwait is a financial institution engaged in the provision of banking and financial services. The bank operates through two segments: Corporate and Retail Banking, which provides lending, deposit, and related banking services to corporate and individual customers; and Treasury and Investment Banking, which includes money market activities, foreign exchange, treasury instruments, and brokerage services.
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