Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's
Operating Income
by its Interest Expense. Combined Group Contracting K C's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD2.4 Mil. Combined Group Contracting K C's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD-0.6 Mil.
Combined Group Contracting K C's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.84.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Combined Group Contracting K C's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
KUW:CGC'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.17 Med: 4.09 Max: 10.84
Current: 6.29
KUW:CGC's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than 55.06% of 1353
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 7.81
vs KUW:CGC: 6.29
Combined Group Contracting K C (KUW:CGC) Interest Coverage Explanation
Ben Graham requires that a company has a minimum interest coverage of 5 with the companies he invested. If the interest coverage is less than 2, the company is burdened by debt. Any business slow or recession may drag the company into a situation where it cannot pay the interest on its debt.
Interest Coverage is an important factor when GuruFocus ranks a company's overage Financial Strength .
Combined Group Contracting K C Interest Coverage Related Terms
Combined Group Contracting K C Interest Coverage Historical Data
* 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.
Note: For Interest Coverage, "No debt" indicates no long-term debt. An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no long-term debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
Combined Group Contracting K C Interest Coverage Chart
KUW:CGC vs PWR, FIX, EME: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Combined Group Contracting K C's Interest Coverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Interest Coverage 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.
Combined Group Contracting K C Interest Coverage vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Combined Group Contracting K C's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Combined Group Contracting K C's Interest Coverage falls into.
Combined Group Contracting K C Interest Coverage Calculation
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:
* 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.
Combined Group Contracting K C (KUW:CGC) has a Interest Coverage of 3.84 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Combined Group Contracting K C and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.09. Over the past decade, Combined Group Contracting K C's Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.17 to 10.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Combined Group Contracting K C ranks #745 out of 1353 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 55.1%.
Is Combined Group Contracting K C's Interest Coverage too high?
Combined Group Contracting K C's current Interest Coverage of 3.84 is near median its 10-year median of 4.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.17 to a high of 10.84. The Construction industry median Interest Coverage is 7.81. Combined Group Contracting K C's value of 3.84 is 50.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Combined Group Contracting K C ranks #745 out of 1353 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Combined Group Contracting K C has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Combined Group Contracting K C's Interest Coverage compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Combined Group Contracting K C ranks #745 out of 1353 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Combined Group Contracting K C in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.81. Combined Group Contracting K C's value of 3.84 is 50.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Combined Group Contracting K C's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.17 to 10.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.09 vs. the industry median of 7.81, Combined Group Contracting K C 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 Interest Coverage for a Construction company?
The median Interest Coverage among Construction companies is 7.81, based on 1,353 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Interest Coverage significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Interest Coverage should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Combined Group Contracting K C's current Interest Coverage of 3.84 is 50.8% 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 Interest Coverage mean?
A high Interest Coverage can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Combined Group Contracting K C and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Interest Coverage is 7.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Combined Group Contracting K C's current Interest Coverage is 3.84, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Combined Group Contracting K C stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Combined Group Contracting K C (KUW:CGC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD1.07, compared to a current price of KWD0.94 — trading 12.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 3.84, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.09 and 50.8% below the Construction industry median of 7.81. Combined Group Contracting K C's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Coverage calculated?
Interest Coverage is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Combined Group Contracting K C (KUW:CGC), the current Interest Coverage is 3.84 as of Mar. 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 Combined Group Contracting K C (KUW:CGC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Combined Group Contracting K C stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of KWD0.94 is trading 12.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of KWD1.07.
GuruFocus considers Combined Group Contracting K C to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for KUW:CGC:
Interest Coverage: 3.84 (near median its 10-year median of 4.09)
GF Value™: KWD1.07 vs. price of KWD0.94 (12.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 50.8% below the Construction median (#745 of 1353)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:CGC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Combined Group Contracting K C Business Description
Combined Group Contracting SA K C is a Kuwait-based company engaged in the construction of residential, commercial, and governmental buildings, roads, and infrastructure, and oil and gas-related development projects. Its service centers are Ready Mix plant, Asphalt Factories, Heavy Equipment, and Service Centers. The Group is divided into functional divisions to manage its various lines of business. The Group operates mainly in the State of Kuwait and other Gulf countries. The Group's segments are: the State of Kuwait segment and the Gulf Countries segment. It generates the majority of its revenue from the State of Kuwait segment.
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