Kuwait National Cinema Co (KUW:KCIN) ROCE %: 17.15% (As of Jun. 2026)

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KUW:KCIN Kuwait National Cinema Co KUW:KCIN
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Price KWD1.25
GF Value KWD1.47
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What is Kuwait National Cinema Co ROCE %?

Kuwait National Cinema Co KUW:KCIN 81 ROCE % is 17.15% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates KUW:KCIN with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD1.47 (Fairly Valued). 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. Kuwait National Cinema Co's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 17.15%.

Kuwait National Cinema Co  (KUW:KCIN) 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.

Kuwait National Cinema Co ROCE % Related Terms

Kuwait National Cinema Co ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kuwait National Cinema Co'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.

Kuwait National Cinema Co ROCE % Chart

Kuwait National Cinema Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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Kuwait National Cinema Co Quarterly Data
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Kuwait National Cinema Co ROCE % Calculation

Kuwait National Cinema Co'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 )
=23.577/( ( (234.298 - 38.974) + (241.716 - 41.541) )/ 2 )
=23.577/( (195.324+200.175)/ 2 )
=23.577/197.7495
=11.92 %

Kuwait National Cinema Co's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Jun. 2026 )  (Q: Mar. 2026 )(Q: Jun. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Jun. 2026 )  (Q: Mar. 2026 )(Q: Jun. 2026 )
=33.844/( ( (242.911 - 48.311) + (242.169 - 42.004) )/ 2 )
=33.844/( ( 194.6 + 200.165 )/ 2 )
=33.844/197.3825
=17.15 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 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 17.15% mean?
Kuwait National Cinema Co (KUW:KCIN) has a ROCE % of 17.15% as of Jun. 2026.
Is Kuwait National Cinema Co's ROCE % too high?
Kuwait National Cinema Co's current ROCE % is 17.15%. The Media - Diversified industry median ROCE % is 3.53. Kuwait National Cinema Co's value of 17.15% is 386.5% above this industry median. Overall, Kuwait National Cinema Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kuwait National Cinema Co's ROCE % compare to NFLX and DIS?
Kuwait National Cinema Co's ROCE % of 17.15% can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. The industry median ROCE % is 3.53. Kuwait National Cinema Co's value of 17.15% is 386.5% 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median ROCE % among Media - Diversified companies is 3.53, based on 976 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. Kuwait National Cinema Co's current ROCE % of 17.15% is 386.5% 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 Media - Diversified industry, the median ROCE % is 3.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kuwait National Cinema Co's current ROCE % is 17.15%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kuwait National Cinema Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait National Cinema Co (KUW:KCIN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD1.47, compared to a current price of KWD1.25 — trading 14.7% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 17.15% and 386.5% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 3.53. Kuwait National Cinema Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Kuwait National Cinema Co (KUW:KCIN), the current ROCE % is 17.15% 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 National Cinema Co (KUW:KCIN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait National Cinema Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of KWD1.25 is trading 14.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of KWD1.47. GuruFocus considers Kuwait National Cinema Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for KUW:KCIN:

  • ROCE %: 17.15%
  • GF Value™: KWD1.47 vs. price of KWD1.25 (14.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 386.5% above the Media - Diversified median

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

Kuwait National Cinema Co Business Description

Address Airport Road, Old Khaitan Area, Plot 9, Sama Khaitan Mall, Building 164, 2nd Floor, Office 1 and 2, P.O. Box 502, Safat, Kuwait, KWT, 13006
Kuwait National Cinema Company KPSC operates in the entertainment industry. It owns and operates cinema theatres under the Cinescape brand across different locations in Kuwait and the nearby region, operating as an exhibitor of movies from different genres and languages. The company operates in the following segments: Cinema and Buffets, Investment, and Investment properties. Maximum revenue is derived from the Cinema and Buffets segment, which represents all activities related to cinema shows, film distribution, as well as activities related to buffets, supplemented by theatres. The Investment segment represents investment in equity, investment funds, and investments in an associate; and the Investment properties segment represents activities related to rental of investment properties.
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