Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC (KUW:ALSAFAT) 1-Year Sharpe Ratio: 0.12 (As of Sep. 03, 2026)

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KUW:ALSAFAT Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC KUW:ALSAFAT
35 GF Score
Price KWD0.19
GF Value KWD0.57
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC 1-Year Sharpe Ratio?

Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC KUW:ALSAFAT +0.52% 35 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.12 as of Sep. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates KUW:ALSAFAT with a GF Score™ of 35/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.57 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

The 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of increase in risk over the past year. As of today (2026-09-03), Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.12.


Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC  (KUW:ALSAFAT) 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Explanation

The 1-Year Sharpe Ratio inidicates the risk-adjusted return of an investment over the past year. It is calculated as the annualized result of the average monthly excess return divided by its standard deviation over the past year. The monthly excess return is the monthly investment return minus the monthly risk-free rate (typically the 10-year Treasury Constant Maturity Rate). If the risk-free rate for a specific region is not available, U.S. data is used by default.

The greater a portfolio's Sharpe Ratio, the better its risk-adjusted performance. A negative Sharpe Ratio means the risk-free rate is greater than the portfolio’s historical or projected return, or else the portfolio's return is expected to be negative.


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KUW:ALSAFAT vs BLK, BX, KKR: 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 1-Year Sharpe Ratio 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.


Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC 1-Year Sharpe Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio falls into.


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Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Calculation

The 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the performance of an investment such as a stock or portfolio compared to a risk-free asset. A stock / portfolio's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio can be calculated by dividing the difference between the one-year returns of the investment and the risk-free rate, by the standard deviation of the investment returns over one year.

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What does a 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of 0.12 mean?
Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC (KUW:ALSAFAT) has a 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of 0.12 as of Sep. 03, 2026. 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of increase in risk. View historical data for Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC and its competitors.
Is Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio too high?
Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC's current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.12. Overall, Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC has a GF Score™ of 35/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of 0.12 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 1-Year Sharpe Ratio for an Asset Management company?
A good 1-Year Sharpe Ratio depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, 1-Year Sharpe Ratio 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 1-Year Sharpe Ratio mean?
A high 1-Year Sharpe Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of increase in risk. View historical data for Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC and its competitors. Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC's current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC (KUW:ALSAFAT) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.57, compared to a current price of KWD0.19 — trading 66.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.12. Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC's overall GF Score™ is 35/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 1-Year Sharpe Ratio calculated?
1-Year Sharpe Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC (KUW:ALSAFAT), the current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.12 as of Sep. 03, 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 Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC (KUW:ALSAFAT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of KWD0.19 is trading 66.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.57. GuruFocus considers Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for KUW:ALSAFAT:

  • 1-Year Sharpe Ratio: 0.12
  • GF Value™: KWD0.57 vs. price of KWD0.19 (66.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 35/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC Business Description

Address Beirut Street, P.O.Box : 20133, Al-Safat Tower, 14th Floor, Hawalli, KWT, 13062
Al-Safat Investment Co KSCC focuses on acquiring strategic investments in selective enterprises, industries, and investment vehicles seeking growth and capital appreciation. The Group is organized into four business segments: Financial, Real estate, Industries, and Others: The group generates the majority of its reveneu from Financial segment which includes Managing funds of private and public institutions, acquiring companies in various sectors, mediation in lending and borrowing operations, acting as bond issuance managers, trading in securities, including buying and selling of stocks and bonds of local companies and international governmental agencies. The Group's investment properties are located in Kuwait and Other countries.
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