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INDICATIVE · SAMPLE DATA
KGLK.KW56

Kuwait and Gulf Link Transport Company KPSC

Ground Freight & LogisticsVerified

Kuwait and Gulf Link Transport Company KPSC has a liquidity risk profile of medium, with a current ratio of 0.62, indicating that its current assets are insufficient to cover its current liabilities. The company's liquidity position is further strained by a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt, which is a key flag in the risk assessment. The company's cash and equivalents amount to 11,066,810 KWD, but this is significantly lower than its long-term debt of 76,743,710 KWD. Profitability metrics show a weak performance, with a return on equity of -0.4582 and a return on assets of -0.0163, both of which are below the typical thresholds for a healthy industrial company. The company reported a net loss of 2,595,990 KWD, despite generating an operating income of 5,653,250 KWD, indicating that non-operating expenses or losses are eroding profitability. The company's revenue is concentrated in the logistics and transportation services it provides across Kuwait, GCC countries, and the broader Middle East. However, the input data does not provide specific segment or geographic revenue breakdowns, so the extent of revenue concentration cannot be determined from the available information. The company's growth trajectory is uncertain, as the input data does not include forward-looking revenue projections or outlooks for the current or next fiscal year. The company's capital expenditure of -5,780,420 KWD suggests a reduction in investment in new assets, which may indicate a conservative approach to capital spending or a focus on asset optimization. The risk assessment highlights a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 13.54 is extremely high, indicating a heavy reliance on debt financing, which increases financial risk. The company's net loss and negative return on equity also suggest potential operational inefficiencies or external pressures affecting its performance. There are no recent events or filings provided in the input data to inform the company's current status or strategic direction. The absence of recent transcripts or filings limits the ability to assess the company's management's outlook or any material developments that may impact its operations.

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Profile
CompanyKuwait and Gulf Link Transport Company KPSC
TickerKGLK.KW
SectorIndustrials
BusinessTransportation
Industry groupTransportation
IndustryGround Freight & Logistics
AI analysis

Business. Kuwait and Gulf Link Transport Company KPSC provides logistics and land transportation services, including general cargo handling, stevedoring, container terminal operations, and transport of goods and heavy equipment across Kuwait, GCC countries, and the broader Middle East.

Classification. The company is classified under the Industrials sector, Transportation business sector, and Ground Freight & Logistics industry with a confidence level of 0.92.

Kuwait and Gulf Link Transport Company KPSC has a liquidity risk profile of medium, with a current ratio of 0.62, indicating that its current assets are insufficient to cover its current liabilities. The company's liquidity position is further strained by a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt, which is a key flag in the risk assessment. The company's cash and equivalents amount to 11,066,810 KWD, but this is significantly lower than its long-term debt of 76,743,710 KWD. Profitability metrics show a weak performance, with a return on equity of -0.4582 and a return on assets of -0.0163, both of which are below the typical thresholds for a healthy industrial company. The company reported a net loss of 2,595,990 KWD, despite generating an operating income of 5,653,250 KWD, indicating that non-operating expenses or losses are eroding profitability. The company's revenue is concentrated in the logistics and transportation services it provides across Kuwait, GCC countries, and the broader Middle East. However, the input data does not provide specific segment or geographic revenue breakdowns, so the extent of revenue concentration cannot be determined from the available information. The company's growth trajectory is uncertain, as the input data does not include forward-looking revenue projections or outlooks for the current or next fiscal year. The company's capital expenditure of -5,780,420 KWD suggests a reduction in investment in new assets, which may indicate a conservative approach to capital spending or a focus on asset optimization. The risk assessment highlights a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 13.54 is extremely high, indicating a heavy reliance on debt financing, which increases financial risk. The company's net loss and negative return on equity also suggest potential operational inefficiencies or external pressures affecting its performance. There are no recent events or filings provided in the input data to inform the company's current status or strategic direction. The absence of recent transcripts or filings limits the ability to assess the company's management's outlook or any material developments that may impact its operations.
Key takeaways
  • The company has a high debt-to-equity ratio of 13.54, indicating a significant reliance on debt financing.
  • The company reported a net loss of 2,595,990 KWD despite an operating income of 5,653,250 KWD, suggesting non-operating expenses or losses are impacting profitability.
  • The company's liquidity position is weak, with a current ratio of 0.62 and a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt.
  • The company's capital expenditure is negative, indicating a reduction in investment in new assets.
  • The company's return on equity and return on assets are negative, indicating poor profitability and asset utilization.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyKWD
Revenue$111.1M
Gross profit$12.1M
Operating income$5.7M
Net income-$2.6M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow$12.5M
CapEx-$5.8M
Free cash flow$579.5k
Total assets$158.8M
Total liabilities$153.2M
Total equity$5.7M
Cash & equivalents$11.1M
Long-term debt$76.7M
Annual history (last 5)
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Quarterly history (last 4)
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PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
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Valuation
Market price
Market cap
Enterprise value
P/E
Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue
EV/Op income
EV/OCF
P/B
P/Tangible book
Tangible book$5.7M
Net cash-$65.7M
Current ratio0.6
Debt/Equity13.5
ROA-1.6%
ROE-45.8%
Cash conversion-4.8%
CapEx/Revenue-5.2%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskMedium
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Transportation · cohort 3 companies
MetricKGLK.KWActivity
Op margin5.1%2.0% medp25 1.1% · p75 3.8%top quartile
Net margin-2.3%0.5% medp25 -0.3% · p75 2.1%bottom quartile
Gross margin10.8%24.2% medp25 13.8% · p75 46.1%bottom quartile
CapEx / revenue-5.2%2.5% medp25 1.7% · p75 3.3%bottom quartile
Debt / equity1354.0%101.8% medp25 72.1% · p75 123.1%top quartile
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Source: analysis-pipeline (hybrid)Generated: 2026-05-10 05:18 UTCJob: 17b6b70f