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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 Investment CoK's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.49%.
As of today (2026-07-13), Kuwait Investment CoK's WACC % is 12.37%. Kuwait Investment CoK's ROC % is 9.91% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Kuwait Investment CoK earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
Kuwait Investment CoK (KUW:KINV) 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 Investment CoK's WACC % is 12.37%. Kuwait Investment CoK's ROC % is 9.91% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Kuwait Investment CoK earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
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.
* 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.
Note:
The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 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.
Kuwait Investment CoK (KUW:KINV) has a ROC % of 0.49% as of Mar. 2026. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Kuwait Investment CoK and its competitors.
Is Kuwait Investment CoK's ROC % too high?
Kuwait Investment CoK's current ROC % is 0.49%. The Capital Markets industry median ROC % is 1.34. Kuwait Investment CoK's value of 0.49% is 63.3% below this industry median. Overall, Kuwait Investment CoK has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kuwait Investment CoK's ROC % compare to MS and GS?
Kuwait Investment CoK's ROC % of 0.49% can be compared against companies in the Capital Markets industry. The industry median ROC % is 1.34. Kuwait Investment CoK's value of 0.49% is 63.3% below 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 Capital Markets company?
The median ROC % among Capital Markets companies is 1.34, based on 698 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 Investment CoK's current ROC % of 0.49% is 63.3% 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 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 Investment CoK and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median ROC % is 1.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kuwait Investment CoK's current ROC % is 0.49%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kuwait Investment CoK stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait Investment CoK (KUW:KINV) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.26, compared to a current price of KWD0.19 — trading 28.1% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is 0.49% and 63.3% below the Capital Markets industry median of 1.34. Kuwait Investment CoK'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 % calculated?
ROC % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kuwait Investment CoK (KUW:KINV), the current ROC % is 0.49% 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 Investment CoK (KUW:KINV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait Investment CoK stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of KWD0.19 is trading 28.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.26.
GuruFocus considers Kuwait Investment CoK to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for KUW:KINV:
ROC %: 0.49%
GF Value™: KWD0.26 vs. price of KWD0.19 (28.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 63.3% below the Capital Markets median
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:KINV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kuwait Investment Co SAK is an investment company. The company has four operating segments which include Asset Management; Direct Investments and Corporate Finance (DICF); Treasury and Other operations. The company generates the majority of revenue from the Asset Management and Other operations segments. The Asset management segment consists of quoted securities trading and management of funds and portfolios. Geographically, the company derives a majority of its revenue from Kuwait.
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