Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC (KUW:GFC) ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: -9.12% (As of Mar. 2026)

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KUW:GFC Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC KUW:GFC
16 GF Score
Price KWD0.36
GF Value KWD0.22
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC ROE % Adjusted to Book Value?

Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC KUW:GFC -2.74% 16 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -9.12% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KUW:GFC with a GF Score™ of 16/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.22 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -34.40%. Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's PB Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.77. Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -9.12%.


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Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Historical Data

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Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Chart

Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value
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Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.73 -5.59 -4.46 129.55 -9.12

KUW:GFC vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % Adjusted to Book Value data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC ROE % Adjusted to Book Value vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value falls into.


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Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Calculation

Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=104.78% / 3.65
=28.71%

Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=-34.40% / 3.77
=-9.12%

* 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.

What does a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of -9.12% mean?
Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC (KUW:GFC) has a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of -9.12% as of Mar. 2026. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC and its competitors.
Is Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value too high?
Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -9.12%. Overall, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC has a GF Score™ of 16/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value compare to CTAS and CPRT?
Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of -9.12% can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for a Business Services company?
A good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value depends on the Business Services industry context. However, ROE % Adjusted to Book Value should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high ROE % Adjusted to Book Value mean?
A high ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC and its competitors. Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -9.12%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC (KUW:GFC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.22, compared to a current price of KWD0.36 — trading 61.4% above its estimated fair value. The current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -9.12%. Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's overall GF Score™ is 16/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROE % Adjusted to Book Value calculated?
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC (KUW:GFC), the current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -9.12% 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 Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC (KUW:GFC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KWD0.36 is trading 61.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.22. GuruFocus considers Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KUW:GFC:

  • ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: -9.12%
  • GF Value™: KWD0.22 vs. price of KWD0.36 (61.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 16/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC Business Description

Address Jaber Al Mubarak Street, Block 2, PO Box 21839, Plot 29, 7th Floor, Salah Fahd Sultan Building, Sharq, Safat, Kuwait, KWT, 13079
Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC is a franchise developer operating across the Gulf countries of Kuwait, the UAE, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Qatar. The company offers franchising opportunities for the following brands: Computer Troubleshooters, Premiere Executive, Bon Sweets, Beit Dickson, and Adolfo Dominguez. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following segments: Investments, Trading, and Food Catering. Maximum revenue is generated from the Investments segment, which is engaged in the utilization of franchising activities, property ownership, and investment. The Trading segment is involved in general trading activities, and the Food Catering segment engages in the catering of foodstuffs.
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