Kuwait Cement Co (KUW:KCEM) Equity-to-Asset: 0.68 (As of Jun. 2026) — Near Median

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KUW:KCEM Kuwait Cement Co KUW:KCEM
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Price KWD0.38
GF Value KWD0.31
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Kuwait Cement Co Equity-to-Asset?

Kuwait Cement Co KUW:KCEM 35 Equity-to-Asset is 0.68 as of Jun. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 0.65. 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 414 Building Materials companies, Kuwait Cement Co ranks better than 70.53% on this metric.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Kuwait Cement Co's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was KWD226.41 Mil. Kuwait Cement Co's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was KWD331.86 Mil. Therefore, Kuwait Cement Co's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.68.

The historical rank and industry rank for Kuwait Cement Co's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:

KUW:KCEM' s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.59   Med: 0.65   Max: 0.7
Current: 0.68

During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of Kuwait Cement Co was 0.70. The lowest was 0.59. And the median was 0.65.

KUW:KCEM's Equity-to-Asset is ranked better than
70.53% of 414 companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 0.55 vs KUW:KCEM: 0.68

Kuwait Cement Co  (KUW:KCEM) Equity-to-Asset Explanation

Equity to Asset ratio can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A company with smaller Equity to Asset ratio (more leveraged) may have higher ROE % because of the leverage.

For banks, the required minimum Equity to Asset ratio by regulation is 5%. Some stronger banks may have Equity to Asset Ratio of more than 10%.


Kuwait Cement Co Equity-to-Asset Related Terms


Kuwait Cement Co Equity-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kuwait Cement Co's Equity-to-Asset 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.

Kuwait Cement Co Equity-to-Asset Chart

Kuwait Cement Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Equity-to-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.69 0.66 0.66 0.69 0.70

Kuwait Cement Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Equity-to-Asset Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.69 0.69 0.70 0.68 0.68

KUW:KCEM vs CRH, MLM, VMC: Equity-to-Asset Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Kuwait Cement Co's Equity-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Kuwait Cement Co's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kuwait Cement Co's Equity-to-Asset falls into.


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Kuwait Cement Co Equity-to-Asset Calculation

Equity to Asset ratio measures the ratios of the portion of the asset owned by shareholders out of the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated by dividing total stockholders equity by total asset.

Kuwait Cement Co's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (A: Dec. 2025 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=242.013/343.807
=0.70

Kuwait Cement Co's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (Q: Jun. 2026 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=226.412/331.857
=0.68

* 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 Equity-to-Asset →
What does a Equity-to-Asset of 0.68 mean?
Kuwait Cement Co (KUW:KCEM) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.68 as of Jun. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Kuwait Cement Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.65. Over the past decade, Kuwait Cement Co's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.59 to 0.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Kuwait Cement Co ranks #122 out of 414 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 29.5%.
Is Kuwait Cement Co's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Kuwait Cement Co's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.68 is near median its 10-year median of 0.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.59 to a high of 0.70. The Building Materials industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.55. Kuwait Cement Co's value of 0.68 is 23.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kuwait Cement Co ranks #122 out of 414 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 Equity-to-Asset compare to CRH and MLM?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Kuwait Cement Co ranks #122 out of 414 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This puts Kuwait Cement Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.55. Kuwait Cement Co's value of 0.68 is 23.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Kuwait Cement Co's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.59 to 0.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.65 vs. the industry median of 0.55, 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 Equity-to-Asset for a Building Materials company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Building Materials companies is 0.55, based on 414 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Equity-to-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Equity-to-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kuwait Cement Co's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.68 is 23.6% 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 Equity-to-Asset mean?
A high Equity-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Kuwait Cement Co and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kuwait Cement Co's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.68, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.65. 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 Equity-to-Asset is 0.68, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.65 and 23.6% above the Building Materials industry median of 0.55. 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 Equity-to-Asset calculated?
Equity-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kuwait Cement Co (KUW:KCEM), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.68 as of Jun. 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:

  • Equity-to-Asset: 0.68 (near median its 10-year median of 0.65)
  • GF Value™: KWD0.31 vs. price of KWD0.38 (22.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 35/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 23.6% above the Building Materials median (#122 of 414)

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 Business Description

Address Al-Shuhada Street, P.O. Box 20581, Cement House Building, Al-Sawaber Area, Sharq, Safat, Kuwait, KWT, 13066
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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