Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC (KUW:SHIP) Total Operating Expense: KWD5.9 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


KUW:SHIP Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC KUW:SHIP
80 GF Score
Price KWD0.69
GF Value KWD1.04
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC Total Operating Expense?

Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC KUW:SHIP +0.15% 80 Total Operating Expense is KWD5.9 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KUW:SHIP with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD1.04 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD1.6 Mil. Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD5.9 Mil.

Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC Total Operating Expense Related Terms

Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC Total Operating Expense Chart

Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC Annual Data
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Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC Quarterly Data
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Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC Total Operating Expense Calculation

Total Operating Expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations that are incurred in order to generate sales.


Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was KWD5.9 Mil.

* 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 Total Operating Expense of KWD5.9 Mil mean?
Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC (KUW:SHIP) has a Total Operating Expense of KWD5.9 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC and its competitors.
Is Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC's Total Operating Expense too high?
Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC's current Total Operating Expense is KWD5.9 Mil. Overall, Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC's Total Operating Expense compare to PWR and FIX?
Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC's Total Operating Expense of KWD5.9 Mil 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 Total Operating Expense for a Construction company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Construction industry context. However, Total Operating Expense 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 Total Operating Expense mean?
A high Total Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC and its competitors. Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC's current Total Operating Expense is KWD5.9 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC (KUW:SHIP) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD1.04, compared to a current price of KWD0.69 — trading 33.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is KWD5.9 Mil. Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Operating Expense calculated?
Total Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC (KUW:SHIP), the current Total Operating Expense is KWD5.9 Mil 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 Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC (KUW:SHIP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of KWD0.69 is trading 33.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of KWD1.04. GuruFocus considers Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for KUW:SHIP:

  • Total Operating Expense: KWD5.9 Mil
  • GF Value™: KWD1.04 vs. price of KWD0.69 (33.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC Business Description

Address Shuwaik Port, Gate No.7, P.O. Box 21998, Safat, Kuwait, KWT, 13080
Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC is engaged in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contracting, focusing on the shipping and maritime industry in Kuwait. The Company serves sectors including oil and gas, refineries, petrochemicals, power, water distillation and desalination, shipbuilding, ship repair, dredging, and maritime construction. Its activities include industrial and marine works, installation and maintenance services, trading of equipment and spare parts, and contracting and tendering with international companies. It also provides services such as shipyard operations, fabrication, testing and calibration, quality control, scaffolding, galvanizing, onshore and offshore operations, technical manpower supply, and design and engineering services.
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