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Arabian Cement CoCAI:ARCC -0.17%79 EV-to-OCF is 8.53 as of Sep. 16, 2026, which is 68% above its 10-year median of 5.07. GuruFocus rates CAI:ARCC with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of E£34.10 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 412 Building Materials companies, Arabian Cement Co ranks worse than 50.49% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Arabian Cement Co's Enterprise Value is E£26,427 Mil.
Arabian Cement Co's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2024 was E£3,097 Mil. Therefore, Arabian Cement Co's EV-to-OCF for today is 8.53.
The historical rank and industry rank for Arabian Cement Co's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
CAI:ARCC'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -44.06 Med: 5.07 Max: 34.02
Current: 9.03
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Arabian Cement Co was 34.02. The lowest was -44.06. And the median was 5.07.
CAI:ARCC's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 50.49% of 412
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 9.005
vs CAI:ARCC: 9.03
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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 (CAI:ARCC) EV-to-OCF Explanation
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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£72.38.
Arabian Cement Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2024 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was E£3.023.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Arabian Cement Co EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Arabian Cement Co EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Arabian Cement Co's EV-to-OCF 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, Arabian Cement Co's EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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-OCF vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Arabian Cement Co's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arabian Cement Co's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Arabian Cement Co's current Enterprise Value is E£26,427 Mil.
Arabian Cement Co's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2024 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was E£3,097 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-OCF of 8.53 as of Sep. 16, 2026. This is 68% above median its historical median of 5.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Arabian Cement Co ranks #208 out of 412 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 50.5%.
Is Arabian Cement Co's EV-to-OCF too high?
Arabian Cement Co's current EV-to-OCF of 8.53 is 68% above median its 10-year median of 5.07. The Building Materials industry median EV-to-OCF is 9.01. Arabian Cement Co's value of 8.53 is 5.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arabian Cement Co ranks #208 out of 412 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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-OCF compare to CRH and MLM?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Arabian Cement Co ranks #208 out of 412 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Arabian Cement Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 9.01. Arabian Cement Co's value of 8.53 is 5.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.07 vs. the industry median of 9.01, 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-OCF for a Building Materials company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Building Materials companies is 9.01, based on 412 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Arabian Cement Co's current EV-to-OCF of 8.53 is 5.3% 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-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Building Materials industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 9.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arabian Cement Co's current EV-to-OCF is 8.53, which is 68% above median its own 10-year median of 5.07. 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£34.10, compared to a current price of E£72.38 — trading 112.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 8.53, which is 68% above median its 10-year median of 5.07 and 5.3% below the Building Materials industry median of 9.01. 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-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Arabian Cement Co (CAI:ARCC), the current EV-to-OCF is 8.53 as of Sep. 16, 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£72.38 is trading 112.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of E£34.10.
GuruFocus considers Arabian Cement Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CAI:ARCC:
EV-to-OCF: 8.53 (68% above median its 10-year median of 5.07)
GF Value™: E£34.10 vs. price of E£72.38 (112.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 5.3% below the Building Materials median (#208 of 412)
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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