Gulf Cement Co PSCADX:GCEM 29 PB Ratio is 0.80 as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 63% above its 10-year median of 0.49. GuruFocus rates ADX:GCEM with a GF Score™ of 29/100 and a GF Value™ of د.إ0.70 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 399 Building Materials companies, Gulf Cement Co PSC ranks better than 67.92% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Gulf Cement Co PSC's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ADX:GCEM'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.25 Med: 0.49 Max: 0.89
Current: 0.8
During the past 13 years, Gulf Cement Co PSC's highest PB Ratio was 0.89. The lowest was 0.25. And the median was 0.49.
ADX:GCEM's PB Ratio is ranked better than 67.92% of 399
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 1.18
vs ADX:GCEM: 0.80
During the past 12 months, Gulf Cement Co PSC's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -6.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -7.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -10.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Gulf Cement Co PSC was 35.20% per year. The lowest was -35.50% per year. And the median was -5.70% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Gulf Cement Co PSC (ADX:GCEM) PB Ratio Explanation
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
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Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
Gulf Cement Co PSC PB Ratio Related Terms
Gulf Cement Co PSC PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gulf Cement Co PSC's PB Ratio 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, Gulf Cement Co PSC's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio 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.
Gulf Cement Co PSC PB Ratio vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Gulf Cement Co PSC's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gulf Cement Co PSC's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Gulf Cement Co PSC (ADX:GCEM) has a PB Ratio of 0.80 as of Jun. 24, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Gulf Cement Co PSC and its competitors. This is 63% above median its historical median of 0.49. Over the past decade, Gulf Cement Co PSC's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.25 to 0.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Gulf Cement Co PSC ranks #128 out of 399 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 32.1%.
Is Gulf Cement Co PSC's PB Ratio too high?
Gulf Cement Co PSC's current PB Ratio of 0.80 is 63% above median its 10-year median of 0.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.25 to a high of 0.89. The Building Materials industry median PB Ratio is 1.18. Gulf Cement Co PSC's value of 0.80 is 32.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gulf Cement Co PSC ranks #128 out of 399 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Gulf Cement Co PSC has a GF Score™ of 29/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gulf Cement Co PSC's PB Ratio compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Gulf Cement Co PSC ranks #128 out of 399 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Gulf Cement Co PSC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.18. Gulf Cement Co PSC's value of 0.80 is 32.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Gulf Cement Co PSC's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.25 to 0.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.49 vs. the industry median of 1.18, Gulf Cement Co PSC 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 PB Ratio for a Building Materials company?
The median PB Ratio among Building Materials companies is 1.18, based on 399 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Gulf Cement Co PSC's current PB Ratio of 0.80 is 32.2% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Gulf Cement Co PSC and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gulf Cement Co PSC's current PB Ratio is 0.80, which is 63% above median its own 10-year median of 0.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gulf Cement Co PSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gulf Cement Co PSC (ADX:GCEM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is د.إ0.70, compared to a current price of د.إ1.01 — trading 44.3% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.80, which is 63% above median its 10-year median of 0.49 and 32.2% below the Building Materials industry median of 1.18. Gulf Cement Co PSC's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Gulf Cement Co PSC (ADX:GCEM), the current PB Ratio is 0.80 as of Jun. 24, 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 Gulf Cement Co PSC (ADX:GCEM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gulf Cement Co PSC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of د.إ1.01 is trading 44.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of د.إ0.70.
GuruFocus considers Gulf Cement Co PSC to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ADX:GCEM:
PB Ratio: 0.80 (63% above median its 10-year median of 0.49)
GF Value™: د.إ0.70 vs. price of د.إ1.01 (44.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 32.2% below the Building Materials median (#128 of 399)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ADX:GCEM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gulf Cement Co PSC operates as a cement producer that serves customers located in the UAE and the Arab Gulf Zone. Its product offerings include a variety of cements such as Sulphate Resisting Portland Cement, Ordinary Portland Cement, Moderate Sulphate Resisting Portland Cement, and Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag, among others. The company has two operating segments, including Manufacturing of all types of cements, and Investments in marketable equity securities, deposits with banks, and investment properties. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Manufacturing segment. Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from its business within the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
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