* The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
KUW:SHIP's PEG Ratio is ranked worse than 91.51% of 683
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 1.1
vs KUW:SHIP: 8.58
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC (KUW:SHIP) PEG Ratio Explanation
To compare stocks with different growth rates, Peter Lynch invented a ratio called PEG Ratio. PEG Ratio is defined as the P/E ratio divided by the growth ratio. He thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued. Still he said he would rather buy a company growing 20% a year with a P/E of 20, instead of a company growing 10% a year with a P/E of 10.
Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC PEG Ratio Related Terms
Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC PEG Ratio 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.
Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC PEG Ratio Chart
Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC 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.
Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC PEG Ratio vs Construction Industry
* 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: The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC (KUW:SHIP) has a PEG Ratio of 8.58 as of Jul. 08, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC and its competitors. This is 461% above median its historical median of 1.53. Over the past decade, Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC's PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.26 to 125.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC ranks #625 out of 683 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 91.5%.
Is Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC's PEG Ratio too high?
Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC's current PEG Ratio of 8.58 is 461% above median its 10-year median of 1.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.26 to a high of 125.93. The Construction industry median PEG Ratio is 1.10. Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC's value of 8.58 is 680% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC ranks #625 out of 683 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC's PEG Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC ranks #625 out of 683 companies for PEG Ratio. This places Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.10. Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC's value of 8.58 is 680% above this benchmark. Historically, Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC's own PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.26 to 125.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.53 vs. the industry median of 1.10, Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC 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 PEG Ratio for a Construction company?
The median PEG Ratio among Construction companies is 1.10, based on 683 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PEG Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PEG Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC's current PEG Ratio of 8.58 is 680% 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 PEG Ratio mean?
A high PEG Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median PEG Ratio is 1.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC's current PEG Ratio is 8.58, which is 461% above median its own 10-year median of 1.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC (KUW:SHIP) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD1.04, compared to a current price of KWD0.70 — trading 32.7% below its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 8.58, which is 461% above median its 10-year median of 1.53 and 680% above the Construction industry median of 1.10. Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PEG Ratio calculated?
PEG Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC (KUW:SHIP), the current PEG Ratio is 8.58 as of Jul. 08, 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 Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC (KUW:SHIP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of KWD0.70 is trading 32.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of KWD1.04.
GuruFocus considers Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for KUW:SHIP:
PEG Ratio: 8.58 (461% above median its 10-year median of 1.53)
GF Value™: KWD1.04 vs. price of KWD0.70 (32.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 680% above the Construction median (#625 of 683)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:SHIP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC Business Description
Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co KSC is engaged in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contracting, focusing on the shipping and maritime industry in Kuwait. The Company serves sectors including oil and gas, refineries, petrochemicals, power, water distillation and desalination, shipbuilding, ship repair, dredging, and maritime construction. Its activities include industrial and marine works, installation and maintenance services, trading of equipment and spare parts, and contracting and tendering with international companies. It also provides services such as shipyard operations, fabrication, testing and calibration, quality control, scaffolding, galvanizing, onshore and offshore operations, technical manpower supply, and design and engineering services.
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