Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) (KUW:ASC) ROE %: -4.08% (As of Mar. 2026)

What is Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) ROE %?

Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) KUW:ASC +4.01% 32 ROE % is -4.08% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KUW:ASC with a GF Score™ of 32/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.21 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,681 Software companies, Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) ranks worse than 68.56% on this metric.

ROE % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Stockholders Equity over a certain period of time. Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD-0.46 Mil. Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s average Total Stockholders Equity over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD11.17 Mil. Therefore, Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s annualized ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -4.08%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s ROE % or its related term are showing as below:

KUW:ASC' s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.42 Med: -0.59 Max: 14.11
Current: -4.79

During the past 13 years, Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s highest ROE % was 14.11%. The lowest was -5.42%. And the median was -0.59%.

KUW:ASC's ROE % is ranked worse than
68.56% of 2681 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 4.71 vs KUW:ASC: -4.79

Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) (KUW:ASC) ROE % Explanation

ROE % measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' equity (also known as net assets or assets minus liabilities). ROE % shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. ROE %s between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.

The factors that affect a company's ROE % can be illustrated with the three-step DuPont Analysis:

	ROE %		(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=	Net Income	/	Total Stockholders Equity
=	-0.456	/	11.1705
=	(Net Income / Revenue )	*	(Revenue / Total Assets)	*	(Total Assets / Total Stockholders Equity)
=	(-0.456 / 4.108)	*	(4.108 / 13.339)	*	(13.339 / 11.1705)
=	Net Margin %	*	Asset Turnover	*	Equity Multiplier
=	-11.1 %	*	0.308	*	1.1941
=	ROA %	*	Equity Multiplier
=	-3.42 %	*	1.1941
=	-4.08 %

With this breakdown, it is clear that if a company grows its Net Profit Margin, its Asset Turnover, or its Leverage, it can grow its ROE %.

The factors that affect a company's ROE % can also be illustrated with the five-step DuPont Analysis:

	ROE %		(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=	Net Income	/	Total Stockholders Equity
=	-0.456	/	11.1705
=	(Net Income / Pre-Tax Income)	*	(Pre-Tax Income / Operating Income)	*	(Operating Income / Revenue)	*	(Revenue / Total Assets)	*	(Total Assets / Total Stockholders Equity)
=	(-0.456 / -0.456)	*	(-0.456 / -0.704)	*	(-0.704 / 4.108)	*	(4.108 / 13.339)	*	(13.339 / 11.1705)
=	Tax Burden	*	Interest Burden	*	Operating Margin %	*	Asset Turnover	*	Equity Multiplier
=	1	*	0.6477	*	-17.14 %	*	0.308	*	1.1941
=	-4.08 %

Note: The net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue data. The same rule applies to Pre-Tax Income and Operating Income.
^* In the five-step DuPont Analysis, Operating Income is only available for non-financial companies. Thus, for Insurance companies, we use EBIT as a substitution of Operating Income. For Banks, both Operating Income and EBIT is unavailable. Thus we combined Interest Burden and Operating Margin % into Pretax Margin %, and the DuPont Analysis is divided into four components instead.

* 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.

Be Aware

Net Income is used.

Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the equity multiplier when investing in high ROE % companies. Like ROA %, ROE % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.

Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their ROE %s can be extremely high.

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Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) ROE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s ROE % can be seen below:

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Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) Annual Data

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Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) Quarterly Data
	Jun21	Sep21	Dec21	Mar22	Jun22	Sep22	Dec22	Mar23	Jun23	Sep23	Dec23	Mar24	Jun24	Sep24	Dec24	Mar25	Jun25	Sep25	Dec25	Mar26
ROE %	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															-5.01	-6.40	-4.10	-4.53	-4.08

KUW:ASC vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: ROE % Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s ROE %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % 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.

Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) ROE % vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s ROE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s ROE % falls into.

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Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) ROE % Calculation

Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s annualized ROE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

ROE %	=	Net Income (A: Dec. 2025 )	/	( (Total Stockholders Equity (A: Dec. 2024 )	+	Total Stockholders Equity (A: Dec. 2025 ))	/ count )
	=	-0.577	/	( (11.804	+	11.228)	/ 2 )
	=	-0.577	/	11.516
	=	-5.01 %

Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s annualized ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

ROE %	=	Net Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	( (Total Stockholders Equity (Q: Dec. 2025 )	+	Total Stockholders Equity (Q: Mar. 2026 ))	/ count )
	=	-0.456	/	( (11.228	+	11.113)	/ 2 )
	=	-0.456	/	11.1705
	=	-4.08 %

In the calculation of annual ROE %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data, the net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.

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What does a ROE % of -4.08% mean?

Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) (KUW:ASC) has a ROE % of -4.08% as of Mar. 2026. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) ranks #1838 out of 2681 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 68.6%.

Is Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s ROE % too high?

Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s current ROE % is -4.08%. Based on the distribution chart, Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) ranks #1838 out of 2681 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s ROE % compare to MSFT and ORCL?

According to the Software industry distribution chart, Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) ranks #1838 out of 2681 companies for ROE %. This places Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROE % is 4.71. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good ROE % for a Software company?

The median ROE % among Software companies is 4.71, based on 2,681 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROE % 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 % mean?

A high ROE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median ROE % is 4.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s current ROE % is -4.08%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) (KUW:ASC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.21, compared to a current price of KWD0.70 — trading 233.8% above its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is -4.08%. Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is ROE % calculated?

ROE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) (KUW:ASC), the current ROE % is -4.08% 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 Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) (KUW:ASC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KWD0.70 is trading 233.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.21. GuruFocus considers Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KUW:ASC:

ROE %: -4.08%
GF Value™: KWD0.21 vs. price of KWD0.70 (233.8% above fair value)
GF Score™: 32/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) Business Description

Industry Technology Software

Comparable Companies KUW:DIGITUS MSFT ORCL PLTR PANW CRWD FTNT SNPS HKSE:02513 NET CRWV XYZ XAMS:ADYEN NTAP TWLO MDB VRSN CPAY ZS AKAM

Address Free zone, Future Area, P.O.Box 27159, Plot No. 28B / 29B, Safat, Kuwait, KWT, 13132

Website http://www.asc-me.net

Automated Systems Company Ltd (K.S.C.C) operates in the IT (information technology) sector. It provides full end-to-end solution starting from cabling and network infrastructure up to the level of enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementation through specialized engineers. Its business activities are divided into three divisions including Global Distribution Systems, Services & Solutions and Engineering Solutions. The company offers various services including systems integration, in-house developed application and mobility solutions, IT managed services, consulting services, cloud computing, among others.

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