Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC (KUW:SPEC) EV-to-EBITDA: 12.58 (As of Aug. 08, 2026) — 188% Above Median

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KUW:SPEC Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC KUW:SPEC
54 GF Score
Price KWD0.26
GF Value KWD0.20
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC EV-to-EBITDA?

Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC KUW:SPEC -1.15% 54 EV-to-EBITDA is 12.58 as of Aug. 08, 2026, which is 188% above its 10-year median of 4.37. GuruFocus rates KUW:SPEC with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.20 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 471 Conglomerates companies, Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC ranks worse than 69.21% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's enterprise value is KWD52.46 Mil. Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD4.17 Mil. Therefore, Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 12.58.

The historical rank and industry rank for Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

KUW:SPEC' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -14.73   Med: 4.37   Max: 36.1
Current: 12.58

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC was 36.10. The lowest was -14.73. And the median was 4.37.

KUW:SPEC's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
69.21% of 471 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 8.9 vs KUW:SPEC: 12.58

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.

As of today (2026-08-08), Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's stock price is KWD0.259. Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD0.013. Therefore, Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 19.92.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC  (KUW:SPEC) 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.

Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.259/0.013
=19.92

Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's share price for today is KWD0.259.
Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was KWD0.013.

* 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).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC'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.

Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC Quarterly Data
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KUW:SPEC vs MMM, HON: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC'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.


Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC EV-to-EBITDA vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=52.462/4.171
=12.58

Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's current Enterprise Value is KWD52.46 Mil.
Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was KWD4.17 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 12.58 mean?
Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC (KUW:SPEC) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 12.58 as of Aug. 08, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC. This is 188% above median its historical median of 4.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC ranks #326 out of 471 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 69.2%.
Is Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's current EV-to-EBITDA of 12.58 is 188% above median its 10-year median of 4.37. The Conglomerates industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.90. Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's value of 12.58 is 41.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC ranks #326 out of 471 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's EV-to-EBITDA compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC ranks #326 out of 471 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.90. Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's value of 12.58 is 41.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.37 vs. the industry median of 8.90, Specialities Group Holding 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 EV-to-EBITDA for a Conglomerates company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Conglomerates companies is 8.90, based on 471 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. Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's current EV-to-EBITDA of 12.58 is 41.3% 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-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 Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC. For the Conglomerates industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's current EV-to-EBITDA is 12.58, which is 188% above median its own 10-year median of 4.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC (KUW:SPEC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.20, compared to a current price of KWD0.26 — trading 29.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 12.58, which is 188% above median its 10-year median of 4.37 and 41.3% above the Conglomerates industry median of 8.90. Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 5 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 Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC (KUW:SPEC), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 12.58 as of Aug. 08, 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 Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC (KUW:SPEC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KWD0.26 is trading 29.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.20. GuruFocus considers Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KUW:SPEC:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 12.58 (188% above median its 10-year median of 4.37)
  • GF Value™: KWD0.20 vs. price of KWD0.26 (29.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 41.3% above the Conglomerates median (#326 of 471)

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


Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC Business Description

Address Amghara Industrial Area, P.O. Box 23595, Block 4, Plot 173, Safat, Kuwait, KWT, 13096
Specialities Group Holding Co KSCC is a diversified company operating various businesses. It is engaged in manufacturing and importing special construction chemicals and waterproofing systems with all necessary support and services. It is also involved in trading, manufacturing of construction materials and chemicals, and providing contracting and construction services. Additionally, the company has diversified its investments in the real estate and energy sectors through its subsidiaries. The Group generates maximum revenue from its general trading, marine, contracting, and construction activities, followed by its Oil and gas and Real estate activities. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from Kuwait and also has its presence in other Gulf countries.
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