South Valley Cement (CAI:SVCE) Current Ratio: 0.56 (As of Dec. 2025) — 54% Below Median

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CAI:SVCE South Valley Cement CAI:SVCE
68 GF Score
Price E£9.40
GF Value E£8.73
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is South Valley Cement Current Ratio?

South Valley Cement CAI:SVCE +0.53% 68 Current Ratio is 0.56 as of Dec. 2025, which is 54% below its 10-year median of 1.21. GuruFocus rates CAI:SVCE with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of E£8.73 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 409 Building Materials companies, South Valley Cement ranks worse than 92.91% on this metric.

The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets divides by its Total Current Liabilities. South Valley Cement's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.56.

South Valley Cement has a current ratio of 0.56. It indicates that the company may have difficulty meeting its current obligations. Low values, however, do not indicate a critical problem. If South Valley Cement has good long-term prospects, it may be able to borrow against those prospects to meet current obligations.

The historical rank and industry rank for South Valley Cement's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

CAI:SVCE' s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.4   Med: 1.21   Max: 1.84
Current: 0.56

During the past 13 years, South Valley Cement's highest Current Ratio was 1.84. The lowest was 0.40. And the median was 1.21.

CAI:SVCE's Current Ratio is ranked worse than
92.91% of 409 companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 1.52 vs CAI:SVCE: 0.56

South Valley Cement  (CAI:SVCE) Current Ratio Explanation

The current ratio can give a sense of the efficiency of a company's operating cycle or its ability to turn its product into cash. Companies that have trouble getting paid on their receivables or have long inventory turnover can run into liquidity problems because they are unable to alleviate their obligations. Because business operations differ in each industry, it is always more useful to compare companies within the same industry.

Acceptable current ratios vary from industry to industry and are generally between 1 and 3 for healthy businesses.

The higher the current ratio, the more capable the company is of paying its obligations. A ratio under 1 suggests that the company would be unable to pay off its obligations if they came due at that point. While this shows the company is not in good financial health, it does not necessarily mean that it will go bankrupt - as there are many ways to access financing - but it is definitely not a good sign.

If all other things were equal, a creditor, who is expecting to be paid in the next 12 months, would consider a high current ratio to be better than a low current ratio, because a high current ratio means that the company is more likely to meet its liabilities which fall due in the next 12 months.


South Valley Cement Current Ratio Related Terms


South Valley Cement Current Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for South Valley Cement's Current Ratio 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.

South Valley Cement Current Ratio Chart

South Valley Cement Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Current Ratio
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South Valley Cement Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
Current Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.40 0.39 0.41 0.40 0.56

CAI:SVCE vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Current Ratio Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, South Valley Cement's Current Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Current 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.


South Valley Cement Current Ratio vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, South Valley Cement's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where South Valley Cement's Current Ratio falls into.


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South Valley Cement Current Ratio Calculation

The current ratio is mainly used to give an idea of the company's ability to pay back its short-term liabilities with its short-term assets.

South Valley Cement's Current Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Current Ratio (A: Dec. 2025 )=Total Current Assets (A: Dec. 2025 )/Total Current Liabilities (A: Dec. 2025 )
=1710.759/3048.196
=0.56

South Valley Cement's Current Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Current Ratio (Q: Dec. 2025 )=Total Current Assets (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Total Current Liabilities (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=1710.759/3048.196
=0.56

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Current Ratio →
What does a Current Ratio of 0.56 mean?
South Valley Cement (CAI:SVCE) has a Current Ratio of 0.56 as of Dec. 2025. This is 54% below median its historical median of 1.21. Over the past decade, South Valley Cement's Current Ratio has ranged from 0.40 to 1.84. According to the industry distribution chart, South Valley Cement ranks #380 out of 409 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 92.9%.
Is South Valley Cement's Current Ratio too high?
South Valley Cement's current Current Ratio of 0.56 is 54% below median its 10-year median of 1.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.40 to a high of 1.84. The Building Materials industry median Current Ratio is 1.52. South Valley Cement's value of 0.56 is 63.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, South Valley Cement ranks #380 out of 409 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, South Valley Cement has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does South Valley Cement's Current Ratio compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, South Valley Cement ranks #380 out of 409 companies for Current Ratio. This places South Valley Cement in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.52. South Valley Cement's value of 0.56 is 63.2% below this benchmark. Historically, South Valley Cement's own Current Ratio has ranged from 0.40 to 1.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.21 vs. the industry median of 1.52, South Valley Cement has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Current Ratio for a Building Materials company?
The median Current Ratio among Building Materials companies is 1.52, based on 409 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Current Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Current Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. South Valley Cement's current Current Ratio of 0.56 is 63.2% below 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 Current Ratio mean?
A high Current Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Building Materials industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. South Valley Cement's current Current Ratio is 0.56, which is 54% below median its own 10-year median of 1.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is South Valley Cement stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, South Valley Cement (CAI:SVCE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is E£8.73, compared to a current price of E£9.40 — trading 7.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 0.56, which is 54% below median its 10-year median of 1.21 and 63.2% below the Building Materials industry median of 1.52. South Valley Cement's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For South Valley Cement (CAI:SVCE), the current Current Ratio is 0.56 as of Dec. 2025. 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 South Valley Cement (CAI:SVCE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, South Valley Cement stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of E£9.40 is trading 7.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of E£8.73. GuruFocus considers South Valley Cement to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CAI:SVCE:

  • Current Ratio: 0.56 (54% below median its 10-year median of 1.21)
  • GF Value™: E£8.73 vs. price of E£9.40 (7.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 63.2% below the Building Materials median (#380 of 409)

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


South Valley Cement Business Description

Address 1 Ebn Affan Square, Dokki, Al-Jeezah, Giza, EGY
South Valley Cement manufactures cement and related building materials. Its products include Portland cement clinker, Portland ordinary cement, and Ready-mix concrete. Portland cement clinker is made by heating, in a kiln, a homogeneous mixture of raw materials to a sintering temperature. Portland Ordinary Cement Portland cement is the most common type of cement in general use around the world, as it is a basic ingredient of concrete, mortar, stucco and most non-specialty grout. Ready Mix Concrete Ready-mix concrete is a type of concrete that is manufactured in a factory or batching plant, according to a set recipe, and then delivered to a worksite, by truck-mounted transit mixers.
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