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Gulf Cement Co PSC has the Financial Strength Rank of 5.
GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:
1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.
A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.
Gulf Cement Co PSC did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.
Gulf Cement Co PSC's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.19.
As of today, Gulf Cement Co PSC's Altman Z-Score is 1.63.
Gulf Cement Co PSC (ADX:GCEM) Financial Strength Explanation
The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.
Gulf Cement Co PSC has the Financial Strength Rank of 5.
Gulf Cement Co PSC Financial Strength Related Terms
ADX:GCEM vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Financial Strength Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Gulf Cement Co PSC's Financial Strength, along with its competitors' market caps and Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Gulf Cement Co PSC's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gulf Cement Co PSC's Financial Strength falls into.
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:
Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.
The zones of discrimination were as such:
When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.
Gulf Cement Co PSC has a Z-score of 1.63, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.
Warning Sign:
Altman Z-score of 1.63 is in distress zone. This implies bankruptcy possibility in the next two years.
* 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.
Gulf Cement Co PSC (ADX:GCEM) has a Financial Strength of 5 as of Jun. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Gulf Cement Co PSC and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Gulf Cement Co PSC's Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 9.00.
Is Gulf Cement Co PSC's Financial Strength too high?
Gulf Cement Co PSC's current Financial Strength of 5 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 9.00. 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 Financial Strength compare to CRH and VMC?
Gulf Cement Co PSC's Financial Strength of 5 can be compared against companies in the Building Materials industry. Historically, Gulf Cement Co PSC's own Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 9.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Financial Strength for a Building Materials company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Building Materials industry context. However, Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Gulf Cement Co PSC and its competitors. Gulf Cement Co PSC's current Financial Strength is 5, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 6.00. 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.إ0.75, compared to a current price of د.إ1.12 — trading 49.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 5, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. Gulf Cement Co PSC's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Gulf Cement Co PSC (ADX:GCEM), the current Financial Strength is 5 as of Jun. 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.إ1.12 is trading 49.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of د.إ0.75.
GuruFocus considers Gulf Cement Co PSC to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ADX:GCEM:
Financial Strength: 5 (17% below median its 10-year median of 6.00)
GF Value™: د.إ0.75 vs. price of د.إ1.12 (49.3% above fair value)
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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