Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) (KUW:ASC) 5-Year RORE % : 16.67% (As of Mar. 2026)


KUW:ASC Automated Systems Company Ltd (K.S.C.C) KUW:ASC
32 GF Score
Price KWD0.68
GF Value KWD0.21
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) 5-Year RORE %?

Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) KUW:ASC -6.95% 32 5-Year RORE % is 16.67 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 2,209 Software companies, Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) ranks better than 67.41% on this metric.

Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments. Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s 5-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 16.67%.

The industry rank for Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s 5-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:

KUW:ASC's 5-Year RORE % is ranked better than
67.41% of 2209 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.62 vs KUW:ASC: 16.67

Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)  (KUW:ASC) 5-Year RORE % Explanation

Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.

There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 5-year period is chosen.

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Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.


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Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) 5-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s 5-Year RORE % can be seen below:

* 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.

Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) 5-Year RORE % Chart

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KUW:ASC vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: 5-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s 5-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year RORE % 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) 5-Year RORE % vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s 5-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s 5-Year RORE % falls into.


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Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) 5-Year RORE % Calculation

Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s 5-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

5-Year RORE %=( Most Recent EPS (Diluted)- First Period EPS (Diluted) )/( Cumulative EPS (Diluted) for 5-year -Cumulative Dividends per Share for 5-year )
=( -0.005--0.003 )/( -0.012-0 )
=-0.002/-0.012
=16.67 %

* 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 5-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Mar. 2026 and 5-year before.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 5-Year RORE % →
What does a 5-Year RORE % of 16.67 mean?
Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) (KUW:ASC) has a 5-Year RORE % of 16.67 as of Mar. 2026. 5-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 5-year. 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 #720 out of 2209 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 32.6%.
Is Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s 5-Year RORE % too high?
Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s current 5-Year RORE % is 16.67. The Software industry median 5-Year RORE % is 2.62. Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s value of 16.67 is 536.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) ranks #720 out of 2209 companies in the Software industry, which is above 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 5-Year RORE % compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) ranks #720 out of 2209 companies for 5-Year RORE %. This puts Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year RORE % is 2.62. Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s value of 16.67 is 536.3% 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 5-Year RORE % for a Software company?
The median 5-Year RORE % among Software companies is 2.62, based on 2,209 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year RORE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C)'s current 5-Year RORE % of 16.67 is 536.3% 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 5-Year RORE % mean?
A high 5-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 5-year. View historical data on Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median 5-Year RORE % is 2.62 — 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 5-Year RORE % is 16.67. 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 KWD0.68 — trading 225.2% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year RORE % is 16.67 and 536.3% above the Software industry median of 2.62. 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 5-Year RORE % calculated?
5-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Automated Systems Company (K.S.C.C) (KUW:ASC), the current 5-Year RORE % is 16.67 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 KWD0.68 is trading 225.2% 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:

  • 5-Year RORE %: 16.67
  • GF Value™: KWD0.21 vs. price of KWD0.68 (225.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 32/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 536.3% above the Software median (#720 of 2209)

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

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