Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC (KUW:ALG) ROCE %: 14.28% (As of Mar. 2026)


KUW:ALG Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC KUW:ALG
23 GF Score
Price KWD0.91
GF Value KWD0.95
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC ROCE %?

Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC KUW:ALG +0.11% 23 ROCE % is 14.28% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KUW:ALG with a GF Score™ of 23/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.95 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 14.28%.

Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC  (KUW:ALG) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

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Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC's ROCE % 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.

Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC ROCE % Chart

Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC Annual Data
Trend Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
18.02 21.99 29.53 26.48 25.09

Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC ROCE % Calculation

Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=41.754/( ( (263.207 - 105.421) + (274.526 - 99.453) )/ 2 )
=41.754/( (157.786+175.073)/ 2 )
=41.754/166.4295
=25.09 %

Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=24.996/( ( (274.526 - 99.453) + (260.568 - 85.668) )/ 2 )
=24.996/( ( 175.073 + 174.9 )/ 2 )
=24.996/174.9865
=14.28 %

(1) 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of 14.28% mean?
Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC (KUW:ALG) has a ROCE % of 14.28% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC's ROCE % too high?
Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC's current ROCE % is 14.28%. The Vehicles & Parts industry median ROCE % is 7.94. Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC's value of 14.28% is 79.8% above this industry median. Overall, Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC has a GF Score™ of 23/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC's ROCE % compare to CVNA and PAG?
Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC's ROCE % of 14.28% can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.94. Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC's value of 14.28% is 79.8% 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 ROCE % for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median ROCE % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 7.94, based on 1,319 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC's current ROCE % of 14.28% is 79.8% 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median ROCE % is 7.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC's current ROCE % is 14.28%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC (KUW:ALG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.95, compared to a current price of KWD0.91 — trading 4.7% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 14.28% and 79.8% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 7.94. Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC's overall GF Score™ is 23/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC (KUW:ALG), the current ROCE % is 14.28% 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 Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC (KUW:ALG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of KWD0.91 is trading 4.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.95. GuruFocus considers Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for KUW:ALG:

  • ROCE %: 14.28%
  • GF Value™: KWD0.95 vs. price of KWD0.91 (4.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 23/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 79.8% above the Vehicles & Parts median

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

Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC Business Description

Address Airport Road 55, P.O. Box 21540, Safat, Opposite Kaifan Telecommunication, Shuwaikh, KWT, 13076
Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC is engaged in the automotive business, with activities including the sale and purchase of cars and spare parts, import and export of light and heavy vehicles, car rental services, maintenance of vehicles, trading of auto spare parts, and equipment rental and maintenance. The Group operates across three geographical segments, namely the State of Kuwait, Iraq, and the United Arab Emirates, with the State of Kuwait contributing the majority of its revenue.
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