Kuwait Investment CoK (KUW:KINV) ROCE %: 2.50% (As of Mar. 2026)

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KUW:KINV Kuwait Investment Co SAK KUW:KINV
53 GF Score
Price KWD0.19
GF Value KWD0.26
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Kuwait Investment CoK ROCE %?

Kuwait Investment CoK KUW:KINV -0.53% 53 ROCE % is 2.50% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KUW:KINV with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.26 (Modestly Undervalued). 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. Kuwait Investment CoK's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.50%.

Kuwait Investment CoK  (KUW:KINV) 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 Investment CoK ROCE % Related Terms

Kuwait Investment CoK ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kuwait Investment CoK'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.

Kuwait Investment CoK ROCE % Chart

Kuwait Investment CoK Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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Kuwait Investment CoK 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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Kuwait Investment CoK ROCE % Calculation

Kuwait Investment 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 )
=29.158/( ( (265.564 - 90.952) + (322.565 - 130.95) )/ 2 )
=29.158/( (174.612+191.615)/ 2 )
=29.158/183.1135
=15.92 %

Kuwait Investment 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 )
=4.652/( ( (322.565 - 130.95) + (327.371 - 146.504) )/ 2 )
=4.652/( ( 191.615 + 180.867 )/ 2 )
=4.652/186.241
=2.50 %

(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 2.50% mean?
Kuwait Investment CoK (KUW:KINV) has a ROCE % of 2.50% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Kuwait Investment CoK's ROCE % too high?
Kuwait Investment CoK's current ROCE % is 2.50%. The Capital Markets industry median ROCE % is 5.67. Kuwait Investment CoK's value of 2.50% is 55.9% below this industry median. Overall, Kuwait Investment CoK has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kuwait Investment CoK's ROCE % compare to MS and GS?
Kuwait Investment CoK's ROCE % of 2.50% can be compared against companies in the Capital Markets industry. The industry median ROCE % is 5.67. Kuwait Investment CoK's value of 2.50% is 55.9% 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 a Capital Markets company?
The median ROCE % among Capital Markets companies is 5.67, based on 690 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 Investment CoK's current ROCE % of 2.50% is 55.9% 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 Capital Markets industry, the median ROCE % is 5.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kuwait Investment CoK's current ROCE % is 2.50%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kuwait Investment CoK stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait Investment CoK (KUW:KINV) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.26, compared to a current price of KWD0.19 — trading 28.1% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 2.50% and 55.9% below the Capital Markets industry median of 5.67. Kuwait Investment CoK's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 Kuwait Investment CoK (KUW:KINV), the current ROCE % is 2.50% 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 Investment CoK (KUW:KINV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait Investment CoK stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of KWD0.19 is trading 28.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.26. GuruFocus considers Kuwait Investment CoK to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for KUW:KINV:

  • ROCE %: 2.50%
  • GF Value™: KWD0.26 vs. price of KWD0.19 (28.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 55.9% below the Capital Markets median

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

Kuwait Investment CoK Business Description

Address Mubarak Al Kabeer Street, P.O. Box 1005, Souk Al Manakh Building, 5th Floor, Sharq, Safat, Kuwait, KWT, 13011
Kuwait Investment Co SAK is an investment company. The company has four operating segments which include Asset Management; Direct Investments and Corporate Finance (DICF); Treasury and Other operations. The company generates the majority of revenue from the Asset Management and Other operations segments. The Asset management segment consists of quoted securities trading and management of funds and portfolios. Geographically, the company derives a majority of its revenue from Kuwait.
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