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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 Financial Centre-Markaz's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 8.44%.
As of today (2026-09-03), Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's WACC % is 8.09%. Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's ROC % is 3.34% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
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 Financial Centre-Markaz's WACC % is 8.09%. Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's ROC % is 3.34% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz 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.
Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz ROC % Related Terms
Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz ROC % 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.
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.
Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz (KUW:MARKAZ) has a ROC % of 8.44% 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 Financial Centre-Markaz and its competitors.
Is Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's ROC % too high?
Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's current ROC % is 8.44%. The Asset Management industry median ROC % is 1.57. Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's value of 8.44% is 437.6% above this industry median. Overall, Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's ROC % compare to BLK and BX?
Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's ROC % of 8.44% can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. The industry median ROC % is 1.57. Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's value of 8.44% is 437.6% 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 an Asset Management company?
The median ROC % among Asset Management companies is 1.57, based on 713 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 Financial Centre-Markaz's current ROC % of 8.44% is 437.6% 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 % 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 Financial Centre-Markaz and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median ROC % is 1.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's current ROC % is 8.44%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz (KUW:MARKAZ) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.15, compared to a current price of KWD0.14 — trading 4.7% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is 8.44% and 437.6% above the Asset Management industry median of 1.57. Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 with 8 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 Financial Centre-Markaz (KUW:MARKAZ), the current ROC % is 8.44% 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 Financial Centre-Markaz (KUW:MARKAZ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of KWD0.14 is trading 4.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.15.
GuruFocus considers Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KUW:MARKAZ:
ROC %: 8.44%
GF Value™: KWD0.15 vs. price of KWD0.14 (4.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 437.6% above the Asset Management median
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:MARKAZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kuwait Financial Centre-Markaz is an asset management company. It provides services such as investment banking, Asset management, Real estate management, Wealth management, and research. The Group has three operating segments: asset management, investment banking, and others. The majority of revenue is from Asset Management, which includes MENA investments, international investments, private equity, real estate, oil and gas, custody, and fixed income. The company operates in Kuwait, North America, the GCC, Europe, and other countries.
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