Kuwait Cement Co (KUW:KCEM) Days Inventory: 100.76 (As of Mar. 2026) — 13% Above Median

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KUW:KCEM Kuwait Cement Co KUW:KCEM
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What is Kuwait Cement Co Days Inventory?

Kuwait Cement Co KUW:KCEM -1.02% 36 Days Inventory is 100.76 as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 88.85. 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 393 Building Materials companies, Kuwait Cement Co ranks worse than 55.47% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Kuwait Cement Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD18.49 Mil. Kuwait Cement Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD16.75 Mil. Hence, Kuwait Cement Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 100.76.

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

KUW:KCEM' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 77.73   Med: 88.85   Max: 113.67
Current: 102.77

During the past 13 years, Kuwait Cement Co's highest Days Inventory was 113.67. The lowest was 77.73. And the median was 88.85.

KUW:KCEM's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
55.47% of 393 companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 90.36 vs KUW:KCEM: 102.77

Kuwait Cement Co's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (141.74) to Mar. 2026 (100.76).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Kuwait Cement Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.91.

Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue. Kuwait Cement Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.91.


Kuwait Cement Co  (KUW:KCEM) Days Inventory Explanation

Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:

1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.

Kuwait Cement Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.

Kuwait Cement Co's Inventory to Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

* 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.


Be Aware

A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.


Kuwait Cement Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Kuwait Cement Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kuwait Cement Co's Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory Chart

Kuwait Cement Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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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
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KUW:KCEM vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Kuwait Cement Co's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Building Materials Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Kuwait Cement Co's Days Inventory falls into.


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Kuwait Cement Co Days Inventory Calculation

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

Kuwait Cement Co's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (19.858 + 19.287) / 2 ) / 69.757*365
=19.5725 / 69.757*365
=102.41

Kuwait Cement Co's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (19.287 + 17.697) / 2 ) / 16.746*365 / 4
=18.492 / 16.746*365 / 4
=100.76

* 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 Days Inventory →
What does a Days Inventory of 100.76 mean?
Kuwait Cement Co (KUW:KCEM) has a Days Inventory of 100.76 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Kuwait Cement Co and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 88.85. Over the past decade, Kuwait Cement Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 77.73 to 113.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Kuwait Cement Co ranks #218 out of 393 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 55.5%.
Is Kuwait Cement Co's Days Inventory too high?
Kuwait Cement Co's current Days Inventory of 100.76 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 88.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 77.73 to a high of 113.67. The Building Materials industry median Days Inventory is 90.36. Kuwait Cement Co's value of 100.76 is 11.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kuwait Cement Co ranks #218 out of 393 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 Days Inventory compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Kuwait Cement Co ranks #218 out of 393 companies for Days Inventory. This places Kuwait Cement Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 90.36. Kuwait Cement Co's value of 100.76 is 11.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Kuwait Cement Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 77.73 to 113.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 88.85 vs. the industry median of 90.36, 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 Days Inventory for a Building Materials company?
The median Days Inventory among Building Materials companies is 90.36, based on 393 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kuwait Cement Co's current Days Inventory of 100.76 is 11.5% 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Kuwait Cement Co and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Days Inventory is 90.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kuwait Cement Co's current Days Inventory is 100.76, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 88.85. 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 Days Inventory is 100.76, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 88.85 and 11.5% above the Building Materials industry median of 90.36. 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 Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kuwait Cement Co (KUW:KCEM), the current Days Inventory is 100.76 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 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:

  • Days Inventory: 100.76 (13% above median its 10-year median of 88.85)
  • GF Value™: KWD0.24 vs. price of KWD0.39 (62.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 36/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 11.5% above the Building Materials median (#218 of 393)

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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