National Petroleum Services Co KSC (KUW:NAPESCO) ROCE %: 25.13% (As of Mar. 2026)

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KUW:NAPESCO National Petroleum Services Co KSC KUW:NAPESCO
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Price KWD1.48
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Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is National Petroleum Services Co KSC ROCE %?

National Petroleum Services Co KSC KUW:NAPESCO +1.02% 99 ROCE % is 25.13% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KUW:NAPESCO with a GF Score™ of 99/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD1.48 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign 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. National Petroleum Services Co KSC's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 25.13%.

National Petroleum Services Co KSC  (KUW:NAPESCO) 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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National Petroleum Services Co KSC ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for National Petroleum Services 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.

National Petroleum Services Co KSC ROCE % Chart

National Petroleum Services Co KSC Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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National Petroleum Services Co KSC 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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National Petroleum Services Co KSC ROCE % Calculation

National Petroleum Services 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 )
=17.262/( ( (79.625 - 10.892) + (91.551 - 12.002) )/ 2 )
=17.262/( (68.733+79.549)/ 2 )
=17.262/74.141
=23.28 %

National Petroleum Services 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 )
=20.644/( ( (91.551 - 12.002) + (97.114 - 12.381) )/ 2 )
=20.644/( ( 79.549 + 84.733 )/ 2 )
=20.644/82.141
=25.13 %

(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 25.13% mean?
National Petroleum Services Co KSC (KUW:NAPESCO) has a ROCE % of 25.13% as of Mar. 2026.
Is National Petroleum Services Co KSC's ROCE % too high?
National Petroleum Services Co KSC's current ROCE % is 25.13%. The Oil & Gas industry median ROCE % is 6.88. National Petroleum Services Co KSC's value of 25.13% is 265.3% above this industry median. Overall, National Petroleum Services Co KSC has a GF Score™ of 99/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Petroleum Services Co KSC's ROCE % compare to SLB and BKR?
National Petroleum Services Co KSC's ROCE % of 25.13% can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.88. National Petroleum Services Co KSC's value of 25.13% is 265.3% 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median ROCE % among Oil & Gas companies is 6.88, based on 977 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. National Petroleum Services Co KSC's current ROCE % of 25.13% is 265.3% 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 Oil & Gas industry, the median ROCE % is 6.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Petroleum Services Co KSC's current ROCE % is 25.13%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Petroleum Services Co KSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Petroleum Services Co KSC (KUW:NAPESCO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD1.48, compared to a current price of KWD1.48 — trading right at its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 25.13% and 265.3% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 6.88. National Petroleum Services Co KSC's overall GF Score™ is 99/100 with 1 warning sign 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 National Petroleum Services Co KSC (KUW:NAPESCO), the current ROCE % is 25.13% 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 National Petroleum Services Co KSC (KUW:NAPESCO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Petroleum Services Co KSC stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of KWD1.48 is trading 0% below its estimated GF Value™ of KWD1.48. GuruFocus considers National Petroleum Services Co KSC to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for KUW:NAPESCO:

  • ROCE %: 25.13%
  • GF Value™: KWD1.48 vs. price of KWD1.48 (0% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 99/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 265.3% above the Oil & Gas median

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

National Petroleum Services Co KSC Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address Integration Road, MA10-MA6, Street 6, P.O. Box 9801 Shuaiba West Industrial Area, Block-3, Plot. No.76, Al Ahmadi, KWT
National Petroleum Services Co KSC provides oilfield services for the oil and gas industry in Kuwait. The company is engaged in carrying out all support services for wells drilling, repairing, and preparation for production as well as wells maintenance related services. It is also engaged in establishing industrial firms for the purpose of manufacturing and producing the equipment and materials needed for well drilling and repair. There are two segments within which the company operates namely oilfield services and non-oilfield services. The majority of the revenue is mainly from Oil field contracts that include Pumping services, and then Non- oil field contracts that involve supply power and environment, safety services.
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