Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC (KUW:SHIP) Current Ratio: 1.13 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


KUW:SHIP Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC KUW:SHIP
76 GF Score
Price KWD0.70
GF Value KWD1.04
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC Current Ratio?

Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC KUW:SHIP -0.14% 76 Current Ratio is 1.13 as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 1.18. GuruFocus rates KUW:SHIP with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD1.04 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,785 Construction companies, Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC ranks worse than 77.59% 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. Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.13.

Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC has a current ratio of 1.13. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.

The historical rank and industry rank for Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

KUW:SHIP' s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.06   Med: 1.18   Max: 1.39
Current: 1.13

During the past 13 years, Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC's highest Current Ratio was 1.39. The lowest was 1.06. And the median was 1.18.

KUW:SHIP's Current Ratio is ranked worse than
77.59% of 1785 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 1.58 vs KUW:SHIP: 1.13

Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC  (KUW:SHIP) 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.


Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC Current Ratio Related Terms


Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC Current Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC'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.

Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC Current Ratio Chart

Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Current Ratio
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Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 1.15 1.12 1.16 1.18 1.13

KUW:SHIP vs PWR, FIX, EME: Current Ratio Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC'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.


Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC Current Ratio vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC's Current Ratio falls into.


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Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC 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.

Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC'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 )
=153.22/129.544
=1.18

Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC'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 )
=172.563/152.799
=1.13

* 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 1.13 mean?
Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC (KUW:SHIP) has a Current Ratio of 1.13 as of Mar. 2026. This is near median its historical median of 1.18. Over the past decade, Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC's Current Ratio has ranged from 1.06 to 1.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC ranks #1385 out of 1785 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 77.6%.
Is Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC's Current Ratio too high?
Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC's current Current Ratio of 1.13 is near median its 10-year median of 1.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.06 to a high of 1.39. The Construction industry median Current Ratio is 1.58. Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC's value of 1.13 is 28.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC ranks #1385 out of 1785 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC has a GF Score™ of 76/100 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 Current Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC ranks #1385 out of 1785 companies for Current Ratio. This places Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.58. Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC's value of 1.13 is 28.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC's own Current Ratio has ranged from 1.06 to 1.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.18 vs. the industry median of 1.58, Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC 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 Construction company?
The median Current Ratio among Construction companies is 1.58, based on 1,785 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. Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC's current Current Ratio of 1.13 is 28.5% 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 Construction industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC's current Current Ratio is 1.13, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.18. 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 KWD0.70 — trading 32.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 1.13, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.18 and 28.5% below the Construction industry median of 1.58. Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 6 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 Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC (KUW:SHIP), the current Current Ratio is 1.13 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 KWD0.70 is trading 32.7% 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:

  • Current Ratio: 1.13 (near median its 10-year median of 1.18)
  • GF Value™: KWD1.04 vs. price of KWD0.70 (32.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 28.5% below the Construction median (#1385 of 1785)

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.
76GF Score

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