Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) (KUW:ASC) ROCE %: -5.91% (As of Mar. 2026)


KUW:ASC Automated Systems Company Ltd (K.S.C.C) KUW:ASC
32 GF Score
Price KWD0.70
GF Value KWD0.21
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) ROCE %?

Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) KUW:ASC +4.01% 32 ROCE % is -5.91% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KUW:ASC with a GF Score™ of 32/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.21 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 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. Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -5.91%.

Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)  (KUW:ASC) 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.

Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) ROCE % Related Terms

Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'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.

Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) ROCE % Chart

Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -6.73 -5.52 -3.23 -3.64 -6.89

Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
ROCE % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -7.21 -8.57 -6.65 -5.06 -5.91
KUW:ASC
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Automated Systems Company Ltd (K.S.C.C) KUW:ASC
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Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) ROCE % Calculation

Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'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 )
=-0.842/( ( (13.829 - 1.334) + (13.086 - 1.14) )/ 2 )
=-0.842/( (12.495+11.946)/ 2 )
=-0.842/12.2205
=-6.89 %

Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'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 )
=-0.704/( ( (13.086 - 1.14) + (13.592 - 1.713) )/ 2 )
=-0.704/( ( 11.946 + 11.879 )/ 2 )
=-0.704/11.9125
=-5.91 %

(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 -5.91% mean?
Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) (KUW:ASC) has a ROCE % of -5.91% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s ROCE % too high?
Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s current ROCE % is -5.91%. Overall, Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s ROCE % compare to MSFT and ORCL?
Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s ROCE % of -5.91% can be compared against companies in the Software industry. The industry median ROCE % is 5.27. 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 Software company?
The median ROCE % among Software companies is 5.27, based on 2,713 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. 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 Software industry, the median ROCE % is 5.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s current ROCE % is -5.91%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) (KUW:ASC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.21, compared to a current price of KWD0.70 — trading 233.8% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -5.91%. Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 7 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 Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) (KUW:ASC), the current ROCE % is -5.91% 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 Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) (KUW:ASC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KWD0.70 is trading 233.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.21. GuruFocus considers Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KUW:ASC:

  • ROCE %: -5.91%
  • GF Value™: KWD0.21 vs. price of KWD0.70 (233.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 32/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) Business Description

Address Free zone, Future Area, P.O.Box 27159, Plot No. 28B / 29B, Safat, Kuwait, KWT, 13132
Automated Systems Company Ltd (K.S.C.C) operates in the IT (information technology) sector. It provides full end-to-end solution starting from cabling and network infrastructure up to the level of enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementation through specialized engineers. Its business activities are divided into three divisions including Global Distribution Systems, Services & Solutions and Engineering Solutions. The company offers various services including systems integration, in-house developed application and mobility solutions, IT managed services, consulting services, cloud computing, among others.
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