Joel Greenblatt defined Return on Capital differently in his book The Little Book That Still Beats the Market (Little Books. Big Profits). He defines ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % as EBIT divided by the total of Property, Plant and Equipment and net working capital. Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -241.10%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
KUW:ASC'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -103.06 Med: -23.21 Max: 32.27
Current: -91.82
During the past 13 years, Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 32.27%. The lowest was -103.06%. And the median was -23.21%.
KUW:ASC's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked worse than 77.16% of 2811
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 19.63
vs KUW:ASC: -91.82
Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) (KUW:ASC) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Explanation
The way Joel Greenblatt defines Return on Capital is a more accurate measure of how efficiently the company generates returns onthe capital actually invested in the business. EBIT is used instead of net income because the tax and interest payment may be affected by factors other than the core business operation. Intangible assets are not included in the calculation because they don't need to be replaced.
* 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.
Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart
KUW:ASC vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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.
Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Calculation
Joel Greenblatt defined Return on Capital differently in his book The Little Book That Still Beats the Market (Little Books. Big Profits) . He defines Return on Capital as follows:
EBIT stands for Earnings Before Interest and Taxes.
Fixed Assets are also known as non-current assets. They include the Property, Plant and Equipment that the firm needs in its operation.
GuruFocus calculates net working capital as: (Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Deferred Revenue + Other Current Liabilities). We're trying to account for OPERATING assets and liabilities (part of daily business) when calculating working capital. Cash and marketable securities are considered NON-OPERATING assets and are not included in calculation. We will also back out all interest bearing debt, short term debt and the portion of long term debt that is due in the current period from the current liabilities. This debt will be considered when computing cost of capital and it would be inappropriate to count it twice.
Note:
The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT 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.
What does a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of -241.10% mean?
Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) (KUW:ASC) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of -241.10% as of Mar. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) ranks #2169 out of 2811 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 77.2%.
Is Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -241.10%. Based on the distribution chart, Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) ranks #2169 out of 2811 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) has a GF Score™ of 29/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) ranks #2169 out of 2811 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 19.63. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for a Software company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Software companies is 19.63, based on 2,811 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % mean?
A high ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 19.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -241.10%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) (KUW:ASC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.21, compared to a current price of KWD0.68 — trading 225.7% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -241.10%. Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s overall GF Score™ is 29/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % calculated?
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) (KUW:ASC), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -241.10% 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 Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) (KUW:ASC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of KWD0.68 is trading 225.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.21.
GuruFocus considers Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KUW:ASC:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: -241.10%
GF Value™: KWD0.21 vs. price of KWD0.68 (225.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:ASC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) Business Description
Automated Systems Company Ltd (K.S.C.C) operates in the IT (information technology) sector. It provides full end-to-end solution starting from cabling and network infrastructure up to the level of enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementation through specialized engineers. Its business activities are divided into three divisions including Global Distribution Systems, Services & Solutions and Engineering Solutions. The company offers various services including systems integration, in-house developed application and mobility solutions, IT managed services, consulting services, cloud computing, among others.
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