Kuwait Cement Co (KUW:KCEM) EV-to-FCF: -117.44 (As of Jul. 30, 2026)

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KUW:KCEM Kuwait Cement Co KUW:KCEM
36 GF Score
Price KWD0.39
GF Value KWD0.24
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Kuwait Cement Co EV-to-FCF?

Kuwait Cement Co KUW:KCEM -1.02% 36 EV-to-FCF is -117.44 as of Jul. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates KUW:KCEM with a GF Score™ of 36/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.24 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 275 Building Materials companies, Kuwait Cement Co ranks worse than 363636% on this metric.

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Kuwait Cement Co's Enterprise Value is KWD339.27 Mil. Kuwait Cement Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD-2.89 Mil. Therefore, Kuwait Cement Co's EV-to-FCF for today is -117.44.

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

KUW:KCEM' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -480.2   Med: 19.91   Max: 903.45
Current: -119.9

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Kuwait Cement Co was 903.45. The lowest was -480.20. And the median was 19.91.

KUW:KCEM's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than
100% of 275 companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 18.05 vs KUW:KCEM: -119.90

EV-to-FCF 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.

As of today (2026-07-30), Kuwait Cement Co's stock price is KWD0.389. Kuwait Cement Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD0.013. Therefore, Kuwait Cement Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 29.92.


Kuwait Cement Co  (KUW:KCEM) EV-to-FCF Explanation

EV-to-FCF 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.

Kuwait Cement Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.389/0.013
=29.92

Kuwait Cement Co's share price for today is KWD0.389.
Kuwait Cement Co'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.

Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.


Kuwait Cement Co EV-to-FCF Related Terms


Kuwait Cement Co EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kuwait Cement Co's EV-to-FCF 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 EV-to-FCF Chart

Kuwait Cement Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-FCF
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 33.44 -20.22 14.37 63.22 -480.84

Kuwait Cement Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EV-to-FCF 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 654.41 -56.66 -346.46 -480.84 -129.51

KUW:KCEM vs CRH, VMC, MLM: EV-to-FCF Comparison

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

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

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


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Kuwait Cement Co EV-to-FCF Calculation

Kuwait Cement Co's EV-to-FCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=339.270/-2.889
=-117.44

Kuwait Cement Co's current Enterprise Value is KWD339.27 Mil.
Kuwait Cement Co's Free Cash Flow 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 KWD-2.89 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-FCF →
What does a EV-to-FCF of -117.44 mean?
Kuwait Cement Co (KUW:KCEM) has a EV-to-FCF of -117.44 as of Jul. 30, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Kuwait Cement Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kuwait Cement Co ranks #999999 out of 275 companies in the Building Materials industry.
Is Kuwait Cement Co's EV-to-FCF too high?
Kuwait Cement Co's current EV-to-FCF is -117.44. Based on the distribution chart, Kuwait Cement Co ranks #999999 out of 275 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kuwait Cement Co has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kuwait Cement Co's EV-to-FCF compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Kuwait Cement Co ranks #999999 out of 275 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Kuwait Cement Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 18.05. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-FCF for a Building Materials company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Building Materials companies is 18.05, based on 275 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Kuwait Cement Co and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 18.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kuwait Cement Co's current EV-to-FCF is -117.44. 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 Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.24, compared to a current price of KWD0.39 — trading 62.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is -117.44. Kuwait Cement Co's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kuwait Cement Co (KUW:KCEM), the current EV-to-FCF is -117.44 as of Jul. 30, 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 KWD0.39 is trading 62.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.24. GuruFocus considers Kuwait Cement Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KUW:KCEM:

  • EV-to-FCF: -117.44
  • GF Value™: KWD0.24 vs. price of KWD0.39 (62.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 36/100 with 2 warning signs

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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