Kuwait Cement Co (KUW:KCEM) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 3.24 (As of Jul. 30, 2026) — 71% Above Median

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KUW:KCEM Kuwait Cement Co KUW:KCEM
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Price KWD0.39
GF Value KWD0.24
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Kuwait Cement Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Kuwait Cement Co KUW:KCEM -1.02% 36 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.24 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 71% above its 10-year median of 1.90. GuruFocus rates KUW:KCEM with a GF Score™ of 36/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.24 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 323 Building Materials companies, Kuwait Cement Co ranks worse than 85.76% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-30), Kuwait Cement Co's current share price is KWD0.389. Kuwait Cement Co's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD0.12. Kuwait Cement Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 3.24.

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

KUW:KCEM' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.96   Med: 1.9   Max: 3.75
Current: 3.23

During the past years, Kuwait Cement Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 3.75. The lowest was 0.96. And the median was 1.90.

KUW:KCEM's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
85.76% of 323 companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 1 vs KUW:KCEM: 3.23

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Kuwait Cement Co's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD0.028. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is KWD0.12 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Kuwait Cement Co  (KUW:KCEM) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Kuwait Cement Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Kuwait Cement Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kuwait Cement Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 Cement Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Kuwait Cement Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Kuwait Cement Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 2.00 2.96 2.82 3.44 3.52

KUW:KCEM vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Kuwait Cement Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 Cement Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Building Materials Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Kuwait Cement Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Kuwait Cement Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.

Kuwait Cement Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=0.389/0.12
=3.24

* 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 Cement Co's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Kuwait Cement Co's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=0.028/330.2130*330.2130
=0.028

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Kuwait Cement Co Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 0.035 241.018 0.048
201609 0.029 241.428 0.040
201612 0.037 241.432 0.051
201703 0.000 243.801 0.000
201706 0.032 244.955 0.043
201709 0.029 246.819 0.039
201712 0.038 246.524 0.051
201803 0.036 249.554 0.048
201806 0.031 251.989 0.041
201809 0.032 252.439 0.042
201812 0.036 251.233 0.047
201903 0.037 254.202 0.048
201906 0.028 256.143 0.036
201909 0.024 256.759 0.031
201912 0.025 256.974 0.032
202003 0.022 258.115 0.028
202006 0.007 257.797 0.009
202009 0.013 260.280 0.016
202012 0.017 260.474 0.022
202103 0.018 264.877 0.022
202106 0.016 271.696 0.019
202109 0.018 274.310 0.022
202112 0.020 278.802 0.024
202203 0.023 287.504 0.026
202206 0.020 296.311 0.022
202209 0.025 296.808 0.028
202212 0.029 296.797 0.032
202303 0.024 301.836 0.026
202306 0.022 305.109 0.024
202309 0.020 307.789 0.021
202312 0.026 306.746 0.028
202403 0.026 312.332 0.027
202406 0.021 314.175 0.022
202409 0.022 315.301 0.023
202412 0.027 315.605 0.028
202503 0.022 319.799 0.023
202506 0.025 322.561 0.026
202509 0.028 324.800 0.028
202512 0.033 324.054 0.034
202603 0.028 330.213 0.028

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.24 mean?
Kuwait Cement Co (KUW:KCEM) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.24 as of Jul. 30, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Kuwait Cement Co and its competitors. This is 71% above median its historical median of 1.90. Over the past decade, Kuwait Cement Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.96 to 3.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Kuwait Cement Co ranks #277 out of 323 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 85.8%.
Is Kuwait Cement Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Kuwait Cement Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.24 is 71% above median its 10-year median of 1.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.96 to a high of 3.75. The Building Materials industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.00. Kuwait Cement Co's value of 3.24 is 224% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kuwait Cement Co ranks #277 out of 323 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kuwait Cement Co has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kuwait Cement Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Kuwait Cement Co ranks #277 out of 323 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Kuwait Cement Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.00. Kuwait Cement Co's value of 3.24 is 224% above this benchmark. Historically, Kuwait Cement Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.96 to 3.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.90 vs. the industry median of 1.00, Kuwait 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for a Building Materials company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Building Materials companies is 1.00, based on 323 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kuwait Cement Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.24 is 224% 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Kuwait Cement Co and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kuwait Cement Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.24, which is 71% above median its own 10-year median of 1.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kuwait Cement Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait Cement Co (KUW:KCEM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.24, compared to a current price of KWD0.39 — trading 62.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.24, which is 71% above median its 10-year median of 1.90 and 224% above the Building Materials industry median of 1.00. Kuwait Cement Co's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kuwait Cement Co (KUW:KCEM), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.24 as of Jul. 30, 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 Cement Co (KUW:KCEM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait Cement Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KWD0.39 is trading 62.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.24. GuruFocus considers Kuwait Cement Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KUW:KCEM:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 3.24 (71% above median its 10-year median of 1.90)
  • GF Value™: KWD0.24 vs. price of KWD0.39 (62.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 36/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 224% above the Building Materials median (#277 of 323)

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


Kuwait Cement Co Business Description

Address Al-Shuhada Street, P.O. Box 20581, Cement House Building, Al-Sawaber Area, Sharq, Safat, Kuwait, KWT, 13066
Kuwait Cement Co is an integrated cement manufacturing company in Kuwait. Its operating business segments are the Manufacturing sector and Investment sector. The company generates maximum revenue from the Manufacturing sector segment. The Manufacturing sector of the company includes the production and sale of cement and ready-mix cement, and its products include Ordinary Portland Cement, Salt Resistant Cement, and many more.
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