Kuwait National Cinema Co (KUW:KCIN) ROC %: 10.68% (As of Jun. 2026)

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KUW:KCIN Kuwait National Cinema Co KUW:KCIN
81 GF Score
Price KWD1.25
GF Value KWD1.47
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What is Kuwait National Cinema Co ROC %?

Kuwait National Cinema Co KUW:KCIN 81 ROC % is 10.68% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates KUW:KCIN with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD1.47 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. Kuwait National Cinema Co's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 10.68%.

As of today (2026-09-03), Kuwait National Cinema Co's WACC % is 7.69%. Kuwait National Cinema Co's ROC % is 7.96% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Kuwait National Cinema Co generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment. It is earning excess returns. A firm that expects to continue generating positive excess returns on new investments in the future will see its value increase as growth increases.


Kuwait National Cinema Co  (KUW:KCIN) ROC % Explanation

ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. The reason book values of debt and equity are used is because the book values are the capital the company received when issuing the debt or receiving the equity investments.

There are four key components to this definition. The first is the use of operating income or EBIT rather than net income in the numerator. The second is the tax adjustment to this operating income or EBIT, computed as a hypothetical tax based on an effective or marginal tax rate. The third is the use of book values for invested capital, rather than market values. The final is the timing difference; the capital invested is from the end of the prior year whereas the operating income or EBIT is the current year's number.

Why is ROC % important?

Because it costs money to raise capital. A firm that generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment is earning excess returns. A firm that expects to continue generating positive excess returns on new investments in the future will see its value increase as growth increases, whereas a firm that earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital will destroy value as it grows.

As of today, Kuwait National Cinema Co's WACC % is 7.69%. Kuwait National Cinema Co's ROC % is 7.96% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Kuwait National Cinema Co generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment. It is earning excess returns. A firm that expects to continue generating positive excess returns on new investments in the future will see its value increase as growth increases.


Be Aware

Like ROE % and ROA %, ROC % is calculated with only 12 months of 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.


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Kuwait National Cinema Co ROC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kuwait National Cinema Co's ROC % can be seen below:

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* 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 National Cinema Co ROC % Chart

Kuwait National Cinema Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROC %
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Kuwait National Cinema Co Quarterly Data
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Kuwait National Cinema Co ROC % Calculation

Kuwait National Cinema Co's annualized Return on Capital (ROC %) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROC % (A: Dec. 2025 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Invested Capital (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=17.553 * ( 1 - 3.68% )/( (220.069 + 227.084)/ 2 )
=16.9070496/223.5765
=7.56 %

where

Kuwait National Cinema Co's annualized Return on Capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Mar. 2026 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Jun. 2026 ))/ count )
=25.06 * ( 1 - 3.67% )/( (224.217 + 227.893)/ 2 )
=24.140298/226.055
=10.68 %

where

Note: The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) data. The tax rate is limited to between 0% and 100%.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROC % →
What does a ROC % of 10.68% mean?
Kuwait National Cinema Co (KUW:KCIN) has a ROC % of 10.68% as of Jun. 2026. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Kuwait National Cinema Co and its competitors.
Is Kuwait National Cinema Co's ROC % too high?
Kuwait National Cinema Co's current ROC % is 10.68%. The Media - Diversified industry median ROC % is 1.64. Kuwait National Cinema Co's value of 10.68% is 553.2% above this industry median. Overall, Kuwait National Cinema Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kuwait National Cinema Co's ROC % compare to NFLX and DIS?
Kuwait National Cinema Co's ROC % of 10.68% can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. The industry median ROC % is 1.64. Kuwait National Cinema Co's value of 10.68% is 553.2% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROC % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median ROC % among Media - Diversified companies is 1.64, based on 1,004 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROC % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROC % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kuwait National Cinema Co's current ROC % of 10.68% is 553.2% 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 % mean?
A high ROC % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Kuwait National Cinema Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median ROC % is 1.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kuwait National Cinema Co's current ROC % is 10.68%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kuwait National Cinema Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait National Cinema Co (KUW:KCIN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD1.47, compared to a current price of KWD1.25 — trading 14.7% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is 10.68% and 553.2% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.64. Kuwait National Cinema Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROC % calculated?
ROC % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kuwait National Cinema Co (KUW:KCIN), the current ROC % is 10.68% 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 National Cinema Co (KUW:KCIN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait National Cinema Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of KWD1.25 is trading 14.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of KWD1.47. GuruFocus considers Kuwait National Cinema Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for KUW:KCIN:

  • ROC %: 10.68%
  • GF Value™: KWD1.47 vs. price of KWD1.25 (14.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 553.2% above the Media - Diversified median

No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:KCIN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kuwait National Cinema Co Business Description

Address Airport Road, Old Khaitan Area, Plot 9, Sama Khaitan Mall, Building 164, 2nd Floor, Office 1 and 2, P.O. Box 502, Safat, Kuwait, KWT, 13006
Kuwait National Cinema Company KPSC operates in the entertainment industry. It owns and operates cinema theatres under the Cinescape brand across different locations in Kuwait and the nearby region, operating as an exhibitor of movies from different genres and languages. The company operates in the following segments: Cinema and Buffets, Investment, and Investment properties. Maximum revenue is derived from the Cinema and Buffets segment, which represents all activities related to cinema shows, film distribution, as well as activities related to buffets, supplemented by theatres. The Investment segment represents investment in equity, investment funds, and investments in an associate; and the Investment properties segment represents activities related to rental of investment properties.
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