Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC (KUW:SHIP) ROC %: 1.16% (As of Mar. 2026)


KUW:SHIP Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC KUW:SHIP
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Price KWD0.70
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What is Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC ROC %?

Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC KUW:SHIP -0.14% 80 ROC % is 1.16% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KUW:SHIP with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD1.04 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 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 %. Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.16%.

As of today (2026-07-08), Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC's WACC % is 8.70%. Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC's ROC % is 5.82% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.


Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC  (KUW:SHIP) 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, Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC's WACC % is 8.70%. Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC's ROC % is 5.82% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC 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.


Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC ROC % Related Terms


Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC ROC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC's ROC % can be seen below:

* 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.

Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC ROC % Chart

Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC Annual Data
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Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC Quarterly Data
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Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC ROC % Calculation

Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC'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 )
=12.425 * ( 1 - 5.45% )/( (161.718 + 181.003)/ 2 )
=11.7478375/171.3605
=6.86 %

where

Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC's annualized Return on Capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=2.332 * ( 1 - 6.67% )/( (181.003 + 195.707)/ 2 )
=2.1764556/188.355
=1.16 %

where

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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROC % →
What does a ROC % of 1.16% mean?
Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC (KUW:SHIP) has a ROC % of 1.16% as of Mar. 2026. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC and its competitors.
Is Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC's ROC % too high?
Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC's current ROC % is 1.16%. The Construction industry median ROC % is 4.67. Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC's value of 1.16% is 75.2% below this industry median. Overall, Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC's ROC % compare to PWR and FIX?
Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC's ROC % of 1.16% can be compared against companies in the Construction industry. The industry median ROC % is 4.67. Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC's value of 1.16% is 75.2% 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 Construction company?
The median ROC % among Construction companies is 4.67, based on 1,753 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. Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC's current ROC % of 1.16% is 75.2% 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 Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median ROC % is 4.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC's current ROC % is 1.16%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC (KUW:SHIP) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD1.04, compared to a current price of KWD0.70 — trading 32.7% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is 1.16% and 75.2% below the Construction industry median of 4.67. Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC (KUW:SHIP), the current ROC % is 1.16% 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 Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC (KUW:SHIP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of KWD0.70 is trading 32.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of KWD1.04. GuruFocus considers Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for KUW:SHIP:

  • ROC %: 1.16%
  • GF Value™: KWD1.04 vs. price of KWD0.70 (32.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 75.2% below the Construction median

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


Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC Business Description

Address Shuwaik Port, Gate No.7, P.O. Box 21998, Safat, Kuwait, KWT, 13080
Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC is engaged in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contracting, focusing on the shipping and maritime industry in Kuwait. The Company serves sectors including oil and gas, refineries, petrochemicals, power, water distillation and desalination, shipbuilding, ship repair, dredging, and maritime construction. Its activities include industrial and marine works, installation and maintenance services, trading of equipment and spare parts, and contracting and tendering with international companies. It also provides services such as shipyard operations, fabrication, testing and calibration, quality control, scaffolding, galvanizing, onshore and offshore operations, technical manpower supply, and design and engineering services.
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