Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Kuwait Co for Process Plant Construction & Contracting KPSC has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.
Kuwait Co for Process Plant Constructionntracting KPSC (KUW:KCPC) 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 .
Kuwait Co for Process Plant Constructionntracting KPSC Interest Coverage Related Terms
Kuwait Co for Process Plant Constructionntracting KPSC 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.
Kuwait Co for Process Plant Constructionntracting KPSC Interest Coverage Chart
Kuwait Co for Process Plant Constructionntracting KPSC Annual Data
* 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 Co for Process Plant Constructionntracting KPSC Interest Coverage vs Construction Industry
Kuwait Co for Process Plant Constructionntracting KPSC 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.
Kuwait Co for Process Plant Constructionntracting KPSC (KUW:KCPC) has a Interest Coverage of 162.00 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Kuwait Co for Process Plant Constructionntracting KPSC and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 197.00. Over the past decade, Kuwait Co for Process Plant Constructionntracting KPSC's Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.64 to 1,613.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Kuwait Co for Process Plant Constructionntracting KPSC ranks #95 out of 1351 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 7%.
Is Kuwait Co for Process Plant Constructionntracting KPSC's Interest Coverage too high?
Kuwait Co for Process Plant Constructionntracting KPSC's current Interest Coverage of 162.00 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 197.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.64 to a high of 1,613.00. The Construction industry median Interest Coverage is 7.81. Kuwait Co for Process Plant Constructionntracting KPSC's value of 162.00 is 1974.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kuwait Co for Process Plant Constructionntracting KPSC ranks #95 out of 1351 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kuwait Co for Process Plant Constructionntracting KPSC has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kuwait Co for Process Plant Constructionntracting KPSC's Interest Coverage compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Kuwait Co for Process Plant Constructionntracting KPSC ranks #95 out of 1351 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Kuwait Co for Process Plant Constructionntracting KPSC in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 7.81. Kuwait Co for Process Plant Constructionntracting KPSC's value of 162.00 is 1974.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Kuwait Co for Process Plant Constructionntracting KPSC's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.64 to 1,613.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 197.00 vs. the industry median of 7.81, Kuwait Co for Process Plant Constructionntracting KPSC 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 Interest Coverage for a Construction company?
The median Interest Coverage among Construction companies is 7.81, based on 1,351 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. Kuwait Co for Process Plant Constructionntracting KPSC's current Interest Coverage of 162.00 is 1974.3% 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 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 Kuwait Co for Process Plant Constructionntracting KPSC 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. Kuwait Co for Process Plant Constructionntracting KPSC's current Interest Coverage is 162.00, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 197.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kuwait Co for Process Plant Constructionntracting KPSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait Co for Process Plant Constructionntracting KPSC (KUW:KCPC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.38, compared to a current price of KWD0.32 — trading 15.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 162.00, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 197.00 and 1974.3% above the Construction industry median of 7.81. Kuwait Co for Process Plant Constructionntracting KPSC's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 5 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 Kuwait Co for Process Plant Constructionntracting KPSC (KUW:KCPC), the current Interest Coverage is 162.00 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 Kuwait Co for Process Plant Constructionntracting KPSC (KUW:KCPC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait Co for Process Plant Constructionntracting KPSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of KWD0.32 is trading 15.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.38.
GuruFocus considers Kuwait Co for Process Plant Constructionntracting KPSC to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for KUW:KCPC:
Interest Coverage: 162.00 (18% below median its 10-year median of 197.00)
GF Value™: KWD0.38 vs. price of KWD0.32 (15.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1974.3% above the Construction median (#95 of 1351)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:KCPC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kuwait Co for Process Plant Constructionntracting KPSC Business Description
Kuwait Co for Process Plant Construction & Contracting KPSC is engaged in building, civil construction, and infrastructure development activities. Its services comprise Civil Engineering, Road and Infrastructure, Specialty Projects, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Products, Water Facilities, Building Transport Systems, Scaffolding & Equipment Rentals, and Marble & Natural Stone Products and Services. It operates in three segments: Construction, installation, and maintenance; Hotels; and Investment of surplus funds, of which all of its revenue comes from the Construction segment. The company's geographical segments are Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, and Lebanon.
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