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Acico Industries Co KSCCKUW:ACICO 8 Debt-to-Equity is 4.31 as of Jun. 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 3.63. GuruFocus rates KUW:ACICO with a GF Score™ of 8/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.09 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 370 Building Materials companies, Acico Industries Co KSCC ranks worse than 99.19% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Acico Industries Co KSCC's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
KUW:ACICO'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.9 Med: 3.63 Max: 10.46
Current: 4.31
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Acico Industries Co KSCC was 10.46. The lowest was 1.90. And the median was 3.63.
KUW:ACICO's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 99.19% of 370
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 0.35
vs KUW:ACICO: 4.31
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Acico Industries Co KSCC Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Acico Industries Co KSCC Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
* 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.
KUW:ACICO vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Acico Industries Co KSCC's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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.
Acico Industries Co KSCC Debt-to-Equity vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Acico Industries Co KSCC's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Acico Industries Co KSCC's Debt-to-Equity 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.
Acico Industries Co KSCC (KUW:ACICO) has a Debt-to-Equity of 4.31 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Acico Industries Co KSCC and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 3.63. Over the past decade, Acico Industries Co KSCC's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.90 to 10.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Acico Industries Co KSCC ranks #367 out of 370 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 99.2%.
Is Acico Industries Co KSCC's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Acico Industries Co KSCC's current Debt-to-Equity of 4.31 is 19% above median its 10-year median of 3.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.90 to a high of 10.46. The Building Materials industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.35. Acico Industries Co KSCC's value of 4.31 is 1131.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Acico Industries Co KSCC ranks #367 out of 370 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Acico Industries Co KSCC has a GF Score™ of 8/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Acico Industries Co KSCC's Debt-to-Equity compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Acico Industries Co KSCC ranks #367 out of 370 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Acico Industries Co KSCC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.35. Acico Industries Co KSCC's value of 4.31 is 1131.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Acico Industries Co KSCC's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.90 to 10.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.63 vs. the industry median of 0.35, Acico Industries Co KSCC 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 Debt-to-Equity for a Building Materials company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Building Materials companies is 0.35, based on 370 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Acico Industries Co KSCC's current Debt-to-Equity of 4.31 is 1131.4% 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 Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Acico Industries Co KSCC and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Acico Industries Co KSCC's current Debt-to-Equity is 4.31, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 3.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Acico Industries Co KSCC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acico Industries Co KSCC (KUW:ACICO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.09, compared to a current price of KWD0.62 — trading 587.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 4.31, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 3.63 and 1131.4% above the Building Materials industry median of 0.35. Acico Industries Co KSCC's overall GF Score™ is 8/100 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-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Acico Industries Co KSCC (KUW:ACICO), the current Debt-to-Equity is 4.31 as of Jun. 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 Acico Industries Co KSCC (KUW:ACICO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acico Industries Co KSCC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of KWD0.62 is trading 587.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.09.
GuruFocus considers Acico Industries Co KSCC to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KUW:ACICO:
Debt-to-Equity: 4.31 (19% above median its 10-year median of 3.63)
GF Value™: KWD0.09 vs. price of KWD0.62 (587.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1131.4% above the Building Materials median (#367 of 370)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:ACICO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Acico Industries Co KSCC is a multi-sector industrial and construction company that is a leader in manufacturing building materials and providing engineering, construction, and real estate services under a vertically integrated business model comprising six sectors: Industrial, Construction, Cement, Homes, Logistics, and Real Estate. In addition, the company also deals in shares and bonds. Its segments consist of Real Estate, Contracting, and Industrial.
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