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Kuwait Cement CoKUW:KCEM 35 EV-to-EBIT is 25.04 as of Sep. 13, 2026, which is 0% below its 10-year median of 25.06. GuruFocus rates KUW:KCEM with a GF Score™ of 35/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.31 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 317 Building Materials companies, Kuwait Cement Co ranks worse than 77.92% on this metric.
Kuwait Cement Co (KUW:KCEM) EV-to-EBIT Explanation
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Kuwait Cement Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was KWD377.03 Mil.
Kuwait Cement Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was KWD13.49 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Kuwait Cement Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kuwait Cement Co's EV-to-EBIT 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.
For the Building Materials subindustry, Kuwait Cement Co's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Kuwait Cement Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kuwait Cement Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Kuwait Cement Co's current Enterprise Value is KWD337.81 Mil.
Kuwait Cement Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was KWD13.49 Mil.
* 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 (KUW:KCEM) has a EV-to-EBIT of 25.04 as of Sep. 13, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Kuwait Cement Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 25.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Kuwait Cement Co ranks #247 out of 317 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 77.9%.
Is Kuwait Cement Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Kuwait Cement Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 25.04 is near median its 10-year median of 25.06. The Building Materials industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.37. Kuwait Cement Co's value of 25.04 is 87.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kuwait Cement Co ranks #247 out of 317 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kuwait Cement Co has a GF Score™ of 35/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kuwait Cement Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to CRH and MLM?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Kuwait Cement Co ranks #247 out of 317 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Kuwait Cement Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.37. Kuwait Cement Co's value of 25.04 is 87.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 25.06 vs. the industry median of 13.37, 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Building Materials company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Building Materials companies is 13.37, based on 317 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kuwait Cement Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 25.04 is 87.3% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Kuwait Cement Co and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kuwait Cement Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 25.04, which is near median its own 10-year median of 25.06. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.31, compared to a current price of KWD0.38 — trading 22.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 25.04, which is near median its 10-year median of 25.06 and 87.3% above the Building Materials industry median of 13.37. Kuwait Cement Co's overall GF Score™ is 35/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kuwait Cement Co (KUW:KCEM), the current EV-to-EBIT is 25.04 as of Sep. 13, 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 KWD0.38 is trading 22.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.31.
GuruFocus considers Kuwait Cement Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KUW:KCEM:
EV-to-EBIT: 25.04 (near median its 10-year median of 25.06)
GF Value™: KWD0.31 vs. price of KWD0.38 (22.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 87.3% above the Building Materials median (#247 of 317)
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 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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