Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:ZAIN) Total Operating Expense: KWD1,067 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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KUW:ZAIN Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC KUW:ZAIN
65 GF Score
Price KWD0.60
GF Value KWD0.58
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC Total Operating Expense?

Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC KUW:ZAIN 65 Total Operating Expense is KWD1,067 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KUW:ZAIN with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.58 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD278 Mil. Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD1,067 Mil.

Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC Total Operating Expense Related Terms

Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC Total Operating Expense Chart

Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC Annual Data
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Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC Quarterly Data
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Mobile Telecommunications 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 KWD1,067 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 KWD1,067 Mil mean?
Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:ZAIN) has a Total Operating Expense of KWD1,067 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC and its competitors.
Is Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's Total Operating Expense too high?
Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's current Total Operating Expense is KWD1,067 Mil. Overall, Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's Total Operating Expense compare to TMUS and VZ?
Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's Total Operating Expense of KWD1,067 Mil can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services 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 Telecommunication Services company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Telecommunication Services 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 Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC and its competitors. Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's current Total Operating Expense is KWD1,067 Mil. 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 3.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is KWD1,067 Mil. Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 8 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 Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:ZAIN), the current Total Operating Expense is KWD1,067 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 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 3.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.58. GuruFocus considers Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for KUW:ZAIN:

  • Total Operating Expense: KWD1,067 Mil
  • GF Value™: KWD0.58 vs. price of KWD0.60 (3.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 8 warning signs

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

Address Shuwaikh, Airport Street, P.O. Box 22244, Beside United Arab Shipping Co, Safat, Kuwait, KWT, 13083
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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