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Arabian Cement CoCAI:ARCC -1.78%79 EV-to-EBITDA is 4.56 as of Aug. 28, 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 4.28. GuruFocus rates CAI:ARCC with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of E£33.68 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 346 Building Materials companies, Arabian Cement Co ranks better than 85.55% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Arabian Cement Co's enterprise value is E£27,645 Mil.
Arabian Cement Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was E£6,060 Mil. Therefore, Arabian Cement Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 4.56.
The historical rank and industry rank for Arabian Cement Co's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
CAI:ARCC'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.25 Med: 4.28 Max: 22.92
Current: 4.57
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Arabian Cement Co was 22.92. The lowest was 2.25. And the median was 4.28.
CAI:ARCC's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 85.55% of 346
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 8.685
vs CAI:ARCC: 4.57
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
Arabian Cement Co (CAI:ARCC) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Arabian Cement Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Arabian Cement Co's share price for today is E£75.63.
Arabian Cement Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 E£11.560.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Arabian Cement Co's EV-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.
CAI:ARCC vs CRH, VMC, MLM: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Arabian Cement Co's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-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.
Arabian Cement Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Arabian Cement Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arabian Cement Co's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Arabian Cement Co's current Enterprise Value is E£27,645 Mil.
Arabian Cement Co's EBITDA 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 E£6,060 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.
Arabian Cement Co (CAI:ARCC) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 4.56 as of Aug. 28, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Arabian Cement Co. This is near median its historical median of 4.28. Over the past decade, Arabian Cement Co's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.25 to 22.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Arabian Cement Co ranks #50 out of 346 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 14.5%.
Is Arabian Cement Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Arabian Cement Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.56 is near median its 10-year median of 4.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.25 to a high of 22.92. The Building Materials industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.69. Arabian Cement Co's value of 4.56 is 47.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arabian Cement Co ranks #50 out of 346 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Arabian Cement Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arabian Cement Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Arabian Cement Co ranks #50 out of 346 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Arabian Cement Co in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.69. Arabian Cement Co's value of 4.56 is 47.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Arabian Cement Co's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.25 to 22.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.28 vs. the industry median of 8.69, Arabian Cement 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 EV-to-EBITDA for a Building Materials company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Building Materials companies is 8.69, based on 346 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Arabian Cement Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.56 is 47.5% 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Arabian Cement Co. For the Building Materials industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arabian Cement Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.56, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arabian Cement Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arabian Cement Co (CAI:ARCC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is E£33.68, compared to a current price of E£75.63 — trading 124.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.56, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.28 and 47.5% below the Building Materials industry median of 8.69. Arabian Cement Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Arabian Cement Co (CAI:ARCC), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.56 as of Aug. 28, 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 Arabian Cement Co (CAI:ARCC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arabian Cement Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of E£75.63 is trading 124.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of E£33.68.
GuruFocus considers Arabian Cement Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CAI:ARCC:
EV-to-EBITDA: 4.56 (near median its 10-year median of 4.28)
GF Value™: E£33.68 vs. price of E£75.63 (124.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 47.5% below the Building Materials median (#50 of 346)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CAI:ARCC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Arabian Cement Co is engaged in the business of manufacturing and selling clinker, cement, and other related products, and the usage of mines and extraction of all mining materials required to produce construction materials, and road transportation of all the company's products. The company sells its products in Egypt and exports them to other countries, of which key revenue is derived within Egypt. Its products include Clinker, Cement, and Concrete. Some of its brands are Al Mosalah and Al Nasr.
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