Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC (KUW:ARABREC) ROCE %: 4.92% (As of Mar. 2026)

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KUW:ARABREC Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC KUW:ARABREC
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What is Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC ROCE %?

Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC KUW:ARABREC -1.10% 4 ROCE % is 4.92% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KUW:ARABREC with a GF Score™ of 4/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.06 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 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. Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.92%.

Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC  (KUW:ARABREC) 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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Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC's ROCE % 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.

Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC ROCE % Chart

Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC Quarterly Data
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Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC ROCE % Calculation

Al-Arabiya Real Estate 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 )
=3.337/( ( (108.652 - 9.1) + (111.46 - 56.041) )/ 2 )
=3.337/( (99.552+55.419)/ 2 )
=3.337/77.4855
=4.31 %

Al-Arabiya Real Estate 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 )
=2.688/( ( (111.46 - 56.041) + (111.635 - 57.854) )/ 2 )
=2.688/( ( 55.419 + 53.781 )/ 2 )
=2.688/54.6
=4.92 %

(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 4.92% mean?
Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC (KUW:ARABREC) has a ROCE % of 4.92% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC's ROCE % too high?
Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC's current ROCE % is 4.92%. The Real Estate industry median ROCE % is 4.69. Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC's value of 4.92% is 5% above this industry median. Overall, Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC has a GF Score™ of 4/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC's ROCE % compare to CBRE and BEKE?
Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC's ROCE % of 4.92% can be compared against companies in the Real Estate industry. The industry median ROCE % is 4.69. Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC's value of 4.92% is 5% 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 Real Estate company?
The median ROCE % among Real Estate companies is 4.69, based on 1,760 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. Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC's current ROCE % of 4.92% is 5% 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 Real Estate industry, the median ROCE % is 4.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC's current ROCE % is 4.92%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC (KUW:ARABREC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.06, compared to a current price of KWD0.18 — trading 198.3% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 4.92% and 5% above the Real Estate industry median of 4.69. Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC's overall GF Score™ is 4/100 with 6 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 Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC (KUW:ARABREC), the current ROCE % is 4.92% 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 Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC (KUW:ARABREC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KWD0.18 is trading 198.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.06. GuruFocus considers Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KUW:ARABREC:

  • ROCE %: 4.92%
  • GF Value™: KWD0.06 vs. price of KWD0.18 (198.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 4/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 5% above the Real Estate median

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

Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC Business Description

Address Ahmad Al-Jaber Street, 7th Floor, Emad Commercial Center, PO Box 26980, Sharq, Safat, Kuwait City, KWT, 13130
Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co KSC is a Kuwait based company involved in the construction, contracting, developing and managing the activities of residential buildings, hotels, and commercial centres within the private and public sector. It operates in three segments. Real estate segment involves activities related to real estate investment properties. Hotels segment, which is the key revenue generator, involves establishment, acquiring and managing hotels. Investment segment involves investing in shares and share capital of the companies. Geographically, it generates revenue from Kuwait being the highest revenue driver, United Arab Emirates, and Egypt.
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