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Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSCKUW:STC -0.97%53 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 23.74% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 25.18. GuruFocus rates KUW:STC with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.58 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 364 Telecommunication Services companies, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC ranks better than 65.11% on this metric.
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. Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 23.74%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
KUW:STC'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 18.07 Med: 25.18 Max: 35.94
Current: 22.91
During the past 13 years, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 35.94%. The lowest was 18.07%. And the median was 25.18%.
KUW:STC's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 65.11% of 364
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 14.97
vs KUW:STC: 22.91
Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:STC) 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.
Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart
KUW:STC vs TMUS, VZ, T: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC'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.
Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC 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 23.74% mean?
Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:STC) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 23.74% 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 Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 25.18. Over the past decade, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 18.07 to 35.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC ranks #127 out of 364 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 34.9%.
Is Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 23.74% is near median its 10-year median of 25.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.07 to a high of 35.94. The Telecommunication Services industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 14.97. Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's value of 23.74% is 58.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC ranks #127 out of 364 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC ranks #127 out of 364 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This puts Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 14.97. Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's value of 23.74% is 58.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 18.07 to 35.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.18 vs. the industry median of 14.97, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Telecommunication Services companies is 14.97, based on 364 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. Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 23.74% is 58.6% 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 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 Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 14.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 23.74%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 25.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:STC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.58, compared to a current price of KWD0.61 — trading 5.3% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 23.74%, which is near median its 10-year median of 25.18 and 58.6% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 14.97. Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 6 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 Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:STC), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 23.74% 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 Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:STC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of KWD0.61 is trading 5.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.58.
GuruFocus considers Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KUW:STC:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 23.74% (near median its 10-year median of 25.18)
GF Value™: KWD0.58 vs. price of KWD0.61 (5.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 58.6% above the Telecommunication Services median (#127 of 364)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:STC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC Business Description
Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC is a telecommunication service provider. The company provides internet access using 4G LTE technology, and 5G technology. The principal activities of the company are to purchase, supply, install, operate, and maintain wireless telecommunication devices and equipment. The company offers numerous opportunities in the field of telecommunications, entertainment, information, digital, and data transfer services. The Group has identified Consumer (i.e., Individual customers) and Enterprise (i.e., Corporates & others) as operating segments.
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