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National International Holding Co KSCC (KUW:NIH) 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 (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.
National International Holding Co KSCC ROA % Related Terms
National International 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.
National International Holding Co KSCC ROA % Chart
National International Holding Co KSCC Annual Data
For the Asset Management subindustry, National International 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.
National International Holding Co KSCC 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 (Jun. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
National International Holding Co KSCC (KUW:NIH) has a ROA % of 0.54% 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 National International Holding Co KSCC and its competitors. This is 84% below median its historical median of 3.36. According to the industry distribution chart, National International Holding Co KSCC ranks #1199 out of 1632 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 73.5%.
Is National International Holding Co KSCC's ROA % too high?
National International Holding Co KSCC's current ROA % of 0.54% is 84% below median its 10-year median of 3.36. The Asset Management industry median ROA % is 4.36. National International Holding Co KSCC's value of 0.54% is 87.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National International Holding Co KSCC ranks #1199 out of 1632 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, National International Holding Co KSCC has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National International Holding Co KSCC's ROA % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, National International Holding Co KSCC ranks #1199 out of 1632 companies for ROA %. This places National International Holding Co KSCC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 4.36. National International Holding Co KSCC's value of 0.54% is 87.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.36 vs. the industry median of 4.36, National International Holding Co KSCC 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 4.36, based on 1,632 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. National International Holding Co KSCC's current ROA % of 0.54% is 87.6% 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 National International Holding Co KSCC and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median ROA % is 4.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National International Holding Co KSCC's current ROA % is 0.54%, which is 84% below median its own 10-year median of 3.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National International Holding Co KSCC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National International Holding Co KSCC (KUW:NIH) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.10, compared to a current price of KWD0.18 — trading 78% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 0.54%, which is 84% below median its 10-year median of 3.36 and 87.6% below the Asset Management industry median of 4.36. National International Holding Co KSCC's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 7 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 National International Holding Co KSCC (KUW:NIH), the current ROA % is 0.54% 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 National International Holding Co KSCC (KUW:NIH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National International Holding Co KSCC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of KWD0.18 is trading 78% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.10.
GuruFocus considers National International Holding Co KSCC to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KUW:NIH:
ROA %: 0.54% (84% below median its 10-year median of 3.36)
GF Value™: KWD0.10 vs. price of KWD0.18 (78% above fair value)
Industry Position: 87.6% below the Asset Management median (#1199 of 1632)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:NIH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
National International Holding Co KSCC is an investment company that invests in private equity and financial instruments, regionally and globally. The company is engaged in various types of investment activities through a well-diversified investment portfolio spread over several investment sectors basically financial services, real estate, industrial, contracting, information technology, and leisure and tourism. The group has three reportable segments Financial investing activities; Real Estate investing activities and Industrial activities. It derives maximum revenue from Industrial activities.
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