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Gulf Cement Co PSCADX:GCEM 29 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.48 as of Mar. 2026, which is 45% below its 10-year median of 0.88. GuruFocus rates ADX:GCEM with a GF Score™ of 29/100 and a GF Value™ of د.إ0.71 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 332 Building Materials companies, Gulf Cement Co PSC ranks better than 68.37% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for Gulf Cement Co PSC's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
ADX:GCEM'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.05 Med: 0.88 Max: 15.44
Current: 0.95
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Gulf Cement Co PSC was 15.44. The lowest was -5.05. And the median was 0.88.
ADX:GCEM's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 68.37% of 332
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 2.27
vs ADX:GCEM: 0.95
Gulf Cement Co PSC (ADX:GCEM) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
Gulf Cement Co PSC Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Gulf Cement Co PSC Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gulf Cement Co PSC's Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
ADX:GCEM vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Gulf Cement Co PSC's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
Gulf Cement Co PSC Debt-to-EBITDA vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Gulf Cement Co PSC's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gulf Cement Co PSC's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
Gulf Cement Co PSC (ADX:GCEM) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.48 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Gulf Cement Co PSC. This is 45% below median its historical median of 0.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Gulf Cement Co PSC ranks #105 out of 332 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 31.6%.
Is Gulf Cement Co PSC's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Gulf Cement Co PSC's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.48 is 45% below median its 10-year median of 0.88. The Building Materials industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.27. Gulf Cement Co PSC's value of 0.48 is 78.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gulf Cement Co PSC ranks #105 out of 332 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Gulf Cement Co PSC has a GF Score™ of 29/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gulf Cement Co PSC's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Gulf Cement Co PSC ranks #105 out of 332 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Gulf Cement Co PSC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.27. Gulf Cement Co PSC's value of 0.48 is 78.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.88 vs. the industry median of 2.27, Gulf Cement Co PSC 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 Debt-to-EBITDA for a Building Materials company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Building Materials companies is 2.27, based on 332 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Gulf Cement Co PSC's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.48 is 78.9% 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 Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Gulf Cement Co PSC. For the Building Materials industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gulf Cement Co PSC's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.48, which is 45% below median its own 10-year median of 0.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gulf Cement Co PSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gulf Cement Co PSC (ADX:GCEM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is د.إ0.71, compared to a current price of د.إ0.92 — trading 29.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.48, which is 45% below median its 10-year median of 0.88 and 78.9% below the Building Materials industry median of 2.27. Gulf Cement Co PSC's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Gulf Cement Co PSC (ADX:GCEM), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.48 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 Gulf Cement Co PSC (ADX:GCEM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gulf Cement Co PSC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of د.إ0.92 is trading 29.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of د.إ0.71.
GuruFocus considers Gulf Cement Co PSC to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ADX:GCEM:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.48 (45% below median its 10-year median of 0.88)
GF Value™: د.إ0.71 vs. price of د.إ0.92 (29.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 78.9% below the Building Materials median (#105 of 332)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ADX:GCEM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gulf Cement Co PSC operates as a cement producer that serves customers located in the UAE and the Arab Gulf Zone. Its product offerings include a variety of cements such as Sulphate Resisting Portland Cement, Ordinary Portland Cement, Moderate Sulphate Resisting Portland Cement, and Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag, among others. The company has two operating segments, including Manufacturing of all types of cements, and Investments in marketable equity securities, deposits with banks, and investment properties. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Manufacturing segment. Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from its business within the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
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