National Industries Co KSC (KUW:NICBM) ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 3.88% (As of Jun. 2026)

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KUW:NICBM National Industries Co KSC KUW:NICBM
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Price KWD0.27
GF Value KWD0.23
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is National Industries Co KSC ROE % Adjusted to Book Value?

National Industries Co KSC KUW:NICBM -3.23% 47 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 3.88% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates KUW:NICBM with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.23 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

National Industries Co KSC's ROE % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 4.38%. National Industries Co KSC's PB Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.13. National Industries Co KSC's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 3.88%.


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National Industries Co KSC ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Historical Data

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National Industries Co KSC ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Chart

National Industries Co KSC Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value
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National Industries Co KSC Quarterly Data
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KUW:NICBM vs TT, JCI, CARR: ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Comparison

For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, National Industries Co KSC'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.


National Industries Co KSC ROE % Adjusted to Book Value vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, National Industries Co KSC's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where National Industries Co KSC's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value falls into.


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National Industries Co KSC ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Calculation

National Industries Co KSC'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
=3.88% / 0.83
=4.67%

National Industries Co KSC's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=4.38% / 1.13
=3.88%

* 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 3.88% mean?
National Industries Co KSC (KUW:NICBM) has a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 3.88% as of Jun. 2026. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on National Industries Co KSC and its competitors.
Is National Industries Co KSC's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value too high?
National Industries Co KSC's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 3.88%. Overall, National Industries Co KSC has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Industries Co KSC's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value compare to TT and JCI?
National Industries Co KSC's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 3.88% can be compared against companies in the Construction 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 Construction company?
A good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value depends on the Construction 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 National Industries Co KSC and its competitors. National Industries Co KSC's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 3.88%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Industries Co KSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Industries Co KSC (KUW:NICBM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.23, compared to a current price of KWD0.27 — trading 16.1% above its estimated fair value. The current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 3.88%. National Industries Co KSC's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 8 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 National Industries Co KSC (KUW:NICBM), the current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 3.88% 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 Industries Co KSC (KUW:NICBM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Industries Co KSC stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KWD0.27 is trading 16.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.23. GuruFocus considers National Industries Co KSC to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KUW:NICBM:

  • ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 3.88%
  • GF Value™: KWD0.23 vs. price of KWD0.27 (16.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 8 warning signs

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


National Industries Co KSC Business Description

Address Jahra Road and International Airport Road, South Shuwaikh, PO Box 3314, Safat, Kuwait City, KWT, 13034
National Industries Co KSC is a company specializing in the manufacture and marketing of building materials and infrastructure products in the State of Kuwait. The business has four business segments which include building materials and contracting services, the Oil sector, Real estate, and investments. The majority of its revenue derives from the building materials and contracting services segment.
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