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ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD-1.36 Mil.
Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD29.11 Mil. Therefore, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -4.67%.
KUW:GFC'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -36.24 Med: -4.81 Max: 15.74
Current: 15.74
During the past 13 years, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's highest ROA % was 15.74%. The lowest was -36.24%. And the median was -4.81%.
KUW:GFC's ROA % is ranked better than 92.88% of 1096
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.475
vs KUW:GFC: 15.74
Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC (KUW:GFC) 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 banks 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:
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.
Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC ROA % Related Terms
Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC ROA % 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.
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC'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.
Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC ROA % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's ROA % 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 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.
Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC (KUW:GFC) has a ROA % of -4.67% 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 Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC ranks #78 out of 1096 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 7.1%.
Is Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's ROA % too high?
Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's current ROA % is -4.67%. Based on the distribution chart, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC ranks #78 out of 1096 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC has a GF Score™ of 16/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's ROA % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC ranks #78 out of 1096 companies for ROA %. This places Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 3.48. 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 Business Services company?
The median ROA % among Business Services companies is 3.48, based on 1,096 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. 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 Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median ROA % is 3.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's current ROA % is -4.67%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC (KUW:GFC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.22, compared to a current price of KWD0.36 — trading 61.4% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -4.67%. Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's overall GF Score™ is 16/100 with 5 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 Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC (KUW:GFC), the current ROA % is -4.67% 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 Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC (KUW:GFC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of KWD0.36 is trading 61.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.22.
GuruFocus considers Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KUW:GFC:
ROA %: -4.67%
GF Value™: KWD0.22 vs. price of KWD0.36 (61.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:GFC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC Business Description
Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC is a franchise developer operating across the Gulf countries of Kuwait, the UAE, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Qatar. The company offers franchising opportunities for the following brands: Computer Troubleshooters, Premiere Executive, Bon Sweets, Beit Dickson, and Adolfo Dominguez. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following segments: Investments, Trading, and Food Catering. Maximum revenue is generated from the Investments segment, which is engaged in the utilization of franchising activities, property ownership, and investment. The Trading segment is involved in general trading activities, and the Food Catering segment engages in the catering of foodstuffs.
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