Sharjah Cement & Industrial Development Co (ADX:SCIDC) Debt-to-EBITDA : 1.54 (As of Mar. 2026) — 63% Below Median

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ADX:SCIDC Sharjah Cement & Industrial Development Co ADX:SCIDC
45 GF Score
Price د.إ1.13
GF Value د.إ0.84
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Sharjah Cement & Industrial Development Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

Sharjah Cement & Industrial Development Co ADX:SCIDC -3.42% 45 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.54 as of Mar. 2026, which is 63% below its 10-year median of 4.16. GuruFocus rates ADX:SCIDC with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of د.إ0.84 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 460 Conglomerates companies, Sharjah Cement & Industrial Development Co ranks better than 68.04% on this metric.

Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.

Sharjah Cement & Industrial Development Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was د.إ327.1 Mil. Sharjah Cement & Industrial Development Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was د.إ99.9 Mil. Sharjah Cement & Industrial Development Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was د.إ277.6 Mil. Sharjah Cement & Industrial Development Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.54.

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 Sharjah Cement & Industrial Development Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

ADX:SCIDC' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.62   Med: 4.16   Max: 18.24
Current: 1.68

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Sharjah Cement & Industrial Development Co was 18.24. The lowest was 1.62. And the median was 4.16.

ADX:SCIDC's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
68.04% of 460 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 2.755 vs ADX:SCIDC: 1.68

Sharjah Cement & Industrial Development Co  (ADX:SCIDC) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation

In the calculation of Debt-to-EBITDA, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by EBITDA. In some calculations, Total Liabilities is used to for calculation.


Be Aware

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.


Sharjah Cement & Industrial Development Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Sharjah Cement & Industrial Development Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sharjah Cement & Industrial Development Co'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.

Sharjah Cement & Industrial Development Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Sharjah Cement & Industrial Development Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Sharjah Cement & Industrial Development 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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ADX:SCIDC vs HON, MMM: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Sharjah Cement & Industrial Development Co'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.


Sharjah Cement & Industrial Development Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Sharjah Cement & Industrial Development Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sharjah Cement & Industrial Development Co's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Sharjah Cement & Industrial Development Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.

Sharjah Cement & Industrial Development Co's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(341.579 + 103.064) / 228.57
=1.95

Sharjah Cement & Industrial Development Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(327.11 + 99.938) / 277.588
=1.54

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.54 mean?
Sharjah Cement & Industrial Development Co (ADX:SCIDC) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.54 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 Sharjah Cement & Industrial Development Co. This is 63% below median its historical median of 4.16. Over the past decade, Sharjah Cement & Industrial Development Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.62 to 18.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Sharjah Cement & Industrial Development Co ranks #147 out of 460 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 32%.
Is Sharjah Cement & Industrial Development Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Sharjah Cement & Industrial Development Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.54 is 63% below median its 10-year median of 4.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.62 to a high of 18.24. The Conglomerates industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.76. Sharjah Cement & Industrial Development Co's value of 1.54 is 44.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sharjah Cement & Industrial Development Co ranks #147 out of 460 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sharjah Cement & Industrial Development Co has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sharjah Cement & Industrial Development Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Sharjah Cement & Industrial Development Co ranks #147 out of 460 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Sharjah Cement & Industrial Development Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.76. Sharjah Cement & Industrial Development Co's value of 1.54 is 44.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Sharjah Cement & Industrial Development Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.62 to 18.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.16 vs. the industry median of 2.76, Sharjah Cement & Industrial Development Co 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Conglomerates companies is 2.76, based on 460 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. Sharjah Cement & Industrial Development Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.54 is 44.1% 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 Sharjah Cement & Industrial Development Co. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sharjah Cement & Industrial Development Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.54, which is 63% below median its own 10-year median of 4.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sharjah Cement & Industrial Development Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sharjah Cement & Industrial Development Co (ADX:SCIDC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is د.إ0.84, compared to a current price of د.إ1.13 — trading 34.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.54, which is 63% below median its 10-year median of 4.16 and 44.1% below the Conglomerates industry median of 2.76. Sharjah Cement & Industrial Development Co's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 7 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 Sharjah Cement & Industrial Development Co (ADX:SCIDC), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.54 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 Sharjah Cement & Industrial Development Co (ADX:SCIDC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sharjah Cement & Industrial Development Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of د.إ1.13 is trading 34.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of د.إ0.84. GuruFocus considers Sharjah Cement & Industrial Development Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ADX:SCIDC:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.54 (63% below median its 10-year median of 4.16)
  • GF Value™: د.إ0.84 vs. price of د.إ1.13 (34.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 44.1% below the Conglomerates median (#147 of 460)

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


Sharjah Cement & Industrial Development Co Business Description

Address Bank Street, Al Hisn Tower, P.O. Box No. 2083, 14th Floor, Sharjah, ARE
Sharjah Cement & Industrial Development Co is engaged in the manufacturing and supply of cement, paper sacks, and plastic ropes. The company invests its surplus funds in investment securities, private equities, and properties. The company operates from Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, and sells its products within the UAE and many other countries, including the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. The company reportable segments of the company are the Manufacturing segment, which includes cement, paper sacks, and ropes products and the Investment segment includes investment and cash management for the company's account. It derives maximum revenue from Manufacturing Segment. Geographically, it operates Domestic segment, and International segment. It derives maximum revenue from Domestic segment.
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