Kuwait Portland Cement Co (KUW:PCEM) Current Ratio: 2.03 (As of Mar. 2026) — 47% Below Median

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KUW:PCEM Kuwait Portland Cement Co KUW:PCEM
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Price KWD0.65
GF Value KWD0.53
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What is Kuwait Portland Cement Co Current Ratio?

Kuwait Portland Cement Co KUW:PCEM +0.93% 55 Current Ratio is 2.03 as of Mar. 2026, which is 47% below its 10-year median of 3.84. GuruFocus rates KUW:PCEM with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.53 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 408 Building Materials companies, Kuwait Portland Cement Co ranks better than 64.46% 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. Kuwait Portland Cement Co's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.03.

Kuwait Portland Cement Co has a current ratio of 2.03. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.

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

KUW:PCEM' s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.97   Med: 3.84   Max: 7.36
Current: 2.03

During the past 13 years, Kuwait Portland Cement Co's highest Current Ratio was 7.36. The lowest was 1.97. And the median was 3.84.

KUW:PCEM's Current Ratio is ranked better than
64.46% of 408 companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 1.52 vs KUW:PCEM: 2.03

Kuwait Portland Cement Co  (KUW:PCEM) 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.


Kuwait Portland Cement Co Current Ratio Related Terms


Kuwait Portland Cement Co Current Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kuwait Portland Cement Co'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.

Kuwait Portland Cement Co Current Ratio Chart

Kuwait Portland Cement Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Current Ratio
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Kuwait Portland Cement Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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KUW:PCEM vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Current Ratio Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Kuwait Portland Cement Co'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.


Kuwait Portland Cement Co Current Ratio vs Building Materials Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Kuwait Portland Cement Co's Current Ratio falls into.


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Kuwait Portland Cement Co 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.

Kuwait Portland Cement Co'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 )
=48.209/24.508
=1.97

Kuwait Portland Cement Co's Current Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Current Ratio (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Total Current Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Total Current Liabilities (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=47.013/23.205
=2.03

* 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.

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What does a Current Ratio of 2.03 mean?
Kuwait Portland Cement Co (KUW:PCEM) has a Current Ratio of 2.03 as of Mar. 2026. This is 47% below median its historical median of 3.84. Over the past decade, Kuwait Portland Cement Co's Current Ratio has ranged from 1.97 to 7.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Kuwait Portland Cement Co ranks #145 out of 408 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 35.5%.
Is Kuwait Portland Cement Co's Current Ratio too high?
Kuwait Portland Cement Co's current Current Ratio of 2.03 is 47% below median its 10-year median of 3.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.97 to a high of 7.36. The Building Materials industry median Current Ratio is 1.52. Kuwait Portland Cement Co's value of 2.03 is 33.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kuwait Portland Cement Co ranks #145 out of 408 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kuwait Portland Cement Co has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kuwait Portland Cement Co's Current Ratio compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Kuwait Portland Cement Co ranks #145 out of 408 companies for Current Ratio. This puts Kuwait Portland Cement Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.52. Kuwait Portland Cement Co's value of 2.03 is 33.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Kuwait Portland Cement Co's own Current Ratio has ranged from 1.97 to 7.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.84 vs. the industry median of 1.52, Kuwait Portland Cement Co has consistently been above 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 408 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. Kuwait Portland Cement Co's current Current Ratio of 2.03 is 33.6% above 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. Kuwait Portland Cement Co's current Current Ratio is 2.03, which is 47% below median its own 10-year median of 3.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kuwait Portland Cement Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait Portland Cement Co (KUW:PCEM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.53, compared to a current price of KWD0.65 — trading 23.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 2.03, which is 47% below median its 10-year median of 3.84 and 33.6% above the Building Materials industry median of 1.52. Kuwait Portland Cement Co's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 10 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 Kuwait Portland Cement Co (KUW:PCEM), the current Current Ratio is 2.03 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 Kuwait Portland Cement Co (KUW:PCEM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait Portland Cement Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KWD0.65 is trading 23.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.53. GuruFocus considers Kuwait Portland Cement Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KUW:PCEM:

  • Current Ratio: 2.03 (47% below median its 10-year median of 3.84)
  • GF Value™: KWD0.53 vs. price of KWD0.65 (23.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 33.6% above the Building Materials median (#145 of 408)

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


Kuwait Portland Cement Co Business Description

Address Canada Dry Street, Block 1, P.O. Box 42191, Shuwaikh Industrial Area, Plot No. 101 G, Opposite Abyat, Shuwaikh, Kuwait City, KWT, 70652
Kuwait Portland Cement Co is a Kuwait-based company. The products of the company include cement and ready-mix concrete. The company is engaged in trading by importing and exporting different kinds of bulk cement and packaging it. It also works in establishing, operating, managing, renting to other parties, and renting warehouses and silos for the supply and distribution of cement of different kinds, and appropriating the necessary transportation. Its operating segments include Cement, steel, aggregate and ready mix; and Investments.
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