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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 Investments Co KSC's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 18.33%.
National Investments Co KSC (KUW:NINV) 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.
National Investments Co KSC ROCE % Related Terms
National Investments Co KSC ROCE % Historical 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.
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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.
National Investments Co KSC (KUW:NINV) has a ROCE % of 18.33% as of Jun. 2026.
Is National Investments Co KSC's ROCE % too high?
National Investments Co KSC's current ROCE % is 18.33%. The Asset Management industry median ROCE % is 4.46. National Investments Co KSC's value of 18.33% is 311% above this industry median. Overall, National Investments Co KSC has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Investments Co KSC's ROCE % compare to BLK and BX?
National Investments Co KSC's ROCE % of 18.33% can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. The industry median ROCE % is 4.46. National Investments Co KSC's value of 18.33% is 311% 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 Asset Management company?
The median ROCE % among Asset Management companies is 4.46, based on 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. National Investments Co KSC's current ROCE % of 18.33% is 311% 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 Asset Management industry, the median ROCE % is 4.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Investments Co KSC's current ROCE % is 18.33%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Investments Co KSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Investments Co KSC (KUW:NINV) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.32, compared to a current price of KWD0.27 — trading 16.9% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 18.33% and 311% above the Asset Management industry median of 4.46. National Investments Co KSC's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 9 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 National Investments Co KSC (KUW:NINV), the current ROCE % is 18.33% 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 National Investments Co KSC (KUW:NINV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Investments Co KSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of KWD0.27 is trading 16.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.32.
GuruFocus considers National Investments Co KSC to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for KUW:NINV:
ROCE %: 18.33%
GF Value™: KWD0.32 vs. price of KWD0.27 (16.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 311% above the Asset Management median
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:NINV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
National Investments Co KSC is an investment company providing financial and investment services. It operates in four business segments: Investment segment represents trading in equities including investment in associates and other strategic investments; the Treasury segment represents liquidity management and trading in foreign currencies; Real estate segment represents buying, selling, and investing in real estate; Asset management, advisory, and brokerage segment represent managing discretionary and non-discretionary investment portfolios, managing investment funds, brokerage services, and providing advisory and other related financial services. The company generates its revenue from Kuwait, GCC & Arab and Other Countries.
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