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ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was KWD27.16 Mil.
Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was KWD189.86 Mil. Therefore, Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 14.31%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
KUW:MARKAZ'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.85 Med: 2.57 Max: 7.25
Current: 2.3
During the past 13 years, Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's highest ROA % was 7.25%. The lowest was -0.85%. And the median was 2.57%.
KUW:MARKAZ's ROA % is ranked worse than 60.57% of 1628
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 4.385
vs KUW:MARKAZ: 2.30
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 (Jun. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 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 Financial Centre-Markaz ROA % Related Terms
Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz 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 Asset Management subindustry, Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz'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.
Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz ROA % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz'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 (Jun. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz (KUW:MARKAZ) has a ROA % of 14.31% as of Jun. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz and its competitors. This is 457% above median its historical median of 2.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz ranks #986 out of 1628 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 60.6%.
Is Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's ROA % too high?
Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's current ROA % of 14.31% is 457% above median its 10-year median of 2.57. The Asset Management industry median ROA % is 4.39. Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's value of 14.31% is 226.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz ranks #986 out of 1628 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's ROA % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz ranks #986 out of 1628 companies for ROA %. This places Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 4.39. Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's value of 14.31% is 226.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.57 vs. the industry median of 4.39, Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz 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 an Asset Management company?
The median ROA % among Asset Management companies is 4.39, based on 1,628 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 Financial Centre-Markaz's current ROA % of 14.31% is 226.3% 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 Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median ROA % is 4.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's current ROA % is 14.31%, which is 457% above median its own 10-year median of 2.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz (KUW:MARKAZ) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.15, compared to a current price of KWD0.15 — trading 2.7% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 14.31%, which is 457% above median its 10-year median of 2.57 and 226.3% above the Asset Management industry median of 4.39. Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 with 8 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 Financial Centre-Markaz (KUW:MARKAZ), the current ROA % is 14.31% as of Jun. 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 Financial Centre-Markaz (KUW:MARKAZ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of KWD0.15 is trading 2.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.15.
GuruFocus considers Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KUW:MARKAZ:
ROA %: 14.31% (457% above median its 10-year median of 2.57)
GF Value™: KWD0.15 vs. price of KWD0.15 (2.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 226.3% above the Asset Management median (#986 of 1628)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:MARKAZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz is an asset management company. It provides services such as investment banking, Asset management, Real estate management, Wealth management, and research. The Group has three operating segments: asset management, investment banking, and others. The majority of revenue is from Asset Management, which includes MENA investments, international investments, private equity, real estate, oil and gas, custody, and fixed income. The company operates in Kuwait, North America, the GCC, Europe, and other countries.
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