KUW:ZAIN'
s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.49 Med: 14.62 Max: 21.7
Current: 21.7
During the past 13 years, Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's highest ROE % was 21.70%. The lowest was 9.49%. And the median was 14.62%.
KUW:ZAIN's ROE % is ranked better than 80.64% of 346
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 7.38
vs KUW:ZAIN: 21.70
Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:ZAIN) 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:
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.
Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC ROE % Related Terms
Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC ROE % 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.
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC'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.
Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC ROE % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's ROE % falls into.
* 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.
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.
Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:ZAIN) has a ROE % of 25.74% 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 Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC and its competitors. This is 76% above median its historical median of 14.62. Over the past decade, Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's ROE % has ranged from 9.49 to 21.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC ranks #67 out of 346 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 19.4%.
Is Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's ROE % too high?
Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's current ROE % of 25.74% is 76% above median its 10-year median of 14.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.49 to a high of 21.70. The Telecommunication Services industry median ROE % is 7.38. Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's value of 25.74% is 248.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC ranks #67 out of 346 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's ROE % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC ranks #67 out of 346 companies for ROE %. This places Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROE % is 7.38. Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's value of 25.74% is 248.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's own ROE % has ranged from 9.49 to 21.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.62 vs. the industry median of 7.38, Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC has consistently been above the industry average. 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median ROE % among Telecommunication Services companies is 7.38, based on 346 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. Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's current ROE % of 25.74% is 248.8% 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 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 Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median ROE % is 7.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's current ROE % is 25.74%, which is 76% above median its own 10-year median of 14.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:ZAIN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.58, compared to a current price of KWD0.60 — trading 4% above its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 25.74%, which is 76% above median its 10-year median of 14.62 and 248.8% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 7.38. Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROE % calculated?
ROE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:ZAIN), the current ROE % is 25.74% 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 Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:ZAIN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of KWD0.60 is trading 4% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.58.
GuruFocus considers Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KUW:ZAIN:
ROE %: 25.74% (76% above median its 10-year median of 14.62)
GF Value™: KWD0.58 vs. price of KWD0.60 (4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 248.8% above the Telecommunication Services median (#67 of 346)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:ZAIN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC Business Description
Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC is a mobile and data services operator. The company and its subsidiaries, along with associates, provide mobile telecommunication services. The company provides of technologies and digital lifestyle communications. Apart from its operations in Kuwait, the Company also operates through its foreign subsidiaries in Jordan, Sudan, Iraq, Bahrain, KSA, Lebanon and South Sudan.
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