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KUW:KMEFIC's ROA % is ranked worse than 76.7% of 1635
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 4.11
vs KUW:KMEFIC: -0.50
Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co (KUW:KMEFIC) 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.
Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co ROA % Related Terms
Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co 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.
Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co ROA % Chart
Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co Annual Data
* 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 And Middle East Financial Investment Co ROA % vs Asset Management Industry
* 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.
Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co (KUW:KMEFIC) has a ROA % of 0.91% 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 Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co and its competitors. This is 64% below median its historical median of 2.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co ranks #1254 out of 1635 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 76.7%.
Is Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co's ROA % too high?
Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co's current ROA % of 0.91% is 64% below median its 10-year median of 2.50. The Asset Management industry median ROA % is 4.11. Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co's value of 0.91% is 77.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co ranks #1254 out of 1635 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co's ROA % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co ranks #1254 out of 1635 companies for ROA %. This places Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 4.11. Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co's value of 0.91% is 77.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.50 vs. the industry median of 4.11, Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co 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 ROA % for an Asset Management company?
The median ROA % among Asset Management companies is 4.11, based on 1,635 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. Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co's current ROA % of 0.91% is 77.9% 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 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 Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median ROA % is 4.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co's current ROA % is 0.91%, which is 64% below median its own 10-year median of 2.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co (KUW:KMEFIC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.15, compared to a current price of KWD0.16 — trading 6% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 0.91%, which is 64% below median its 10-year median of 2.50 and 77.9% below the Asset Management industry median of 4.11. Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 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 Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co (KUW:KMEFIC), the current ROA % is 0.91% 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 And Middle East Financial Investment Co (KUW:KMEFIC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of KWD0.16 is trading 6% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.15.
GuruFocus considers Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KUW:KMEFIC:
ROA %: 0.91% (64% below median its 10-year median of 2.50)
GF Value™: KWD0.15 vs. price of KWD0.16 (6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 77.9% below the Asset Management median (#1254 of 1635)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:KMEFIC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co Business Description
Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co is a Kuwait-based asset management company. The business activity of the group functions through Asset Management; Brokerage and Online Trading; Credit Operations; Investment, Real Estate and Treasury; and Rental and leasing activities. The Asset Management segment is engaged in providing third-party fund and portfolio management services on a fiduciary basis. Besides, the firm is also engaged in other activities such as providing margin loans, money market placements, real estate activities, and proprietary trading in equity stocks and funds. Geographically, the business presence of the firm is seen in both Kuwait and the international market.
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