Kuwait Foundry CoK (KUW:KFOUC) ROCE %: 0.04% (As of Mar. 2026)

What is Kuwait Foundry CoK ROCE %?

Kuwait Foundry CoK KUW:KFOUC +1.34% 32 ROCE % is 0.04% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KUW:KFOUC with a GF Score™ of 32/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.77 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 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 Foundry CoK's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.04%.

Kuwait Foundry CoK (KUW:KFOUC) 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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Kuwait Foundry CoK ROCE % Historical Data

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Kuwait Foundry CoK Annual Data

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Kuwait Foundry CoK ROCE % Calculation

Kuwait Foundry CoK'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 )
	=	0.055	/	( ( (16.667 - 0.592)	+	(18.586 - 0.343) )	/ 2 )
	=	0.055	/	( (16.075	+	18.243)	/ 2 )
	=	0.055	/	17.159
	=	0.32 %

Kuwait Foundry CoK'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 )
	=	0.008	/	( ( (18.586 - 0.343)	+	(19.625 - 0.576) )	/ 2 )
	=	0.008	/	( ( 18.243	+	19.049 )	/ 2 )
	=	0.008	/	18.646
	=	0.04 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

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What does a ROCE % of 0.04% mean?

Kuwait Foundry CoK (KUW:KFOUC) has a ROCE % of 0.04% as of Mar. 2026.

Is Kuwait Foundry CoK's ROCE % too high?

Kuwait Foundry CoK's current ROCE % is 0.04%. The Industrial Products industry median ROCE % is 7.08. Kuwait Foundry CoK's value of 0.04% is 99.4% below this industry median. Overall, Kuwait Foundry CoK has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Kuwait Foundry CoK's ROCE % compare to CRS and ATI?

Kuwait Foundry CoK's ROCE % of 0.04% can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.08. Kuwait Foundry CoK's value of 0.04% is 99.4% 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 ROCE % for an Industrial Products company?

The median ROCE % among Industrial Products companies is 7.08, based on 3,026 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 Foundry CoK's current ROCE % of 0.04% is 99.4% 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 ROCE % mean?

A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Industrial Products industry, the median ROCE % is 7.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kuwait Foundry CoK's current ROCE % is 0.04%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Kuwait Foundry CoK stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait Foundry CoK (KUW:KFOUC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.77, compared to a current price of KWD0.46 — trading 40.9% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 0.04% and 99.4% below the Industrial Products industry median of 7.08. Kuwait Foundry CoK's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 5 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 Foundry CoK (KUW:KFOUC), the current ROCE % is 0.04% 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 Kuwait Foundry CoK (KUW:KFOUC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait Foundry CoK stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of KWD0.46 is trading 40.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.77. GuruFocus considers Kuwait Foundry CoK to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for KUW:KFOUC:

ROCE %: 0.04%
GF Value™: KWD0.77 vs. price of KWD0.46 (40.9% below fair value)
GF Score™: 32/100 with 5 warning signs
Industry Position: 99.4% below the Industrial Products median

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

Kuwait Foundry CoK Business Description

Industry Industrials Industrial Products

Comparable Companies CRS ATI MLI SHSE:688409 XTER:NDA CMC ESAB SHSE:603308 SZSE:000039 XBRU:VIO SZSE:300748 SHSE:688122 SZSE:300953 GPGI SZSE:002552 SHSE:601399 TPE:2474 SZSE:301196 WOR BOM:539006

Address AL Rai Industrial Area, Street No. 10, Block 1, Plot No. 1880, Safat, Kuwait, KWT, 13014

Website https://www.kwfoundry.com

Kuwait Foundry Co SAK is a Kuwait based company involved in the manufacturing of cast raw iron and other materials. Its business activities include the production of sanitary tools, sewage systems, casting joints for asbestos pipes, water valves, and electric fuse boxes among other products.

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