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Kuwait Cement CoKUW:KCEM 35 EV-to-EBITDA is 20.63 as of Sep. 13, 2026, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 16.88. 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 342 Building Materials companies, Kuwait Cement Co ranks worse than 84.21% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Kuwait Cement Co's enterprise value is KWD337.81 Mil.
Kuwait Cement Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was KWD16.38 Mil. Therefore, Kuwait Cement Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 20.63.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kuwait Cement Co's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
KUW:KCEM'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -170.53 Med: 16.88 Max: 57.18
Current: 20.63
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Kuwait Cement Co was 57.18. The lowest was -170.53. And the median was 16.88.
KUW:KCEM's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 84.21% of 342
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 8.925
vs KUW:KCEM: 20.63
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.
Kuwait Cement Co (KUW:KCEM) 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.
Kuwait Cement Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Kuwait Cement Co's share price for today is KWD0.38.
Kuwait 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 KWD0.014.
* 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 Kuwait 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.
KUW:KCEM vs CRH, MLM, VMC: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Kuwait 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.
Kuwait Cement Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Kuwait Cement Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kuwait Cement Co's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Kuwait Cement Co's current Enterprise Value is KWD337.81 Mil.
Kuwait 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 KWD16.38 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-EBITDA of 20.63 as of Sep. 13, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Kuwait Cement Co. This is 22% above median its historical median of 16.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Kuwait Cement Co ranks #288 out of 342 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 84.2%.
Is Kuwait Cement Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Kuwait Cement Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 20.63 is 22% above median its 10-year median of 16.88. The Building Materials industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.93. Kuwait Cement Co's value of 20.63 is 131.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kuwait Cement Co ranks #288 out of 342 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-EBITDA compare to CRH and MLM?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Kuwait Cement Co ranks #288 out of 342 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Kuwait Cement Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.93. Kuwait Cement Co's value of 20.63 is 131.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 16.88 vs. the industry median of 8.93, 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-EBITDA for a Building Materials company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Building Materials companies is 8.93, based on 342 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. Kuwait Cement Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 20.63 is 131.1% 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-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 Kuwait Cement Co. For the Building Materials industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kuwait Cement Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 20.63, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 16.88. 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-EBITDA is 20.63, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 16.88 and 131.1% above the Building Materials industry median of 8.93. 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kuwait Cement Co (KUW:KCEM), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 20.63 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-EBITDA: 20.63 (22% above median its 10-year median of 16.88)
GF Value™: KWD0.31 vs. price of KWD0.38 (22.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 131.1% above the Building Materials median (#288 of 342)
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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