National Cement Co PSC (DFM:NCC) Financial Strength: 10 (As of Mar. 2026) — 100% Above Median

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DFM:NCC National Cement Co PSC DFM:NCC
64 GF Score
Price د.إ4.25
GF Value د.إ4.53
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is National Cement Co PSC Financial Strength?

National Cement Co PSC DFM:NCC -4.92% 64 Financial Strength is 10 as of Mar. 2026, which is 100% above its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates DFM:NCC with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of د.إ4.53 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

National Cement Co PSC has the Financial Strength Rank of 10. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.

Good Sign:

National Cement Co PSC shows strong financial strength.

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.

National Cement Co PSC's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.46. National Cement Co PSC's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00. As of today, National Cement Co PSC's Altman Z-Score is 11.52.


National Cement Co PSC  (DFM:NCC) 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.

National Cement Co PSC has the Financial Strength Rank of 10. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.


National Cement Co PSC Financial Strength Related Terms


DFM:NCC vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, National 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.


National Cement Co PSC Financial Strength vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, National Cement Co PSC's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where National Cement Co PSC's Financial Strength falls into.


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National Cement Co PSC Financial Strength Calculation

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is based on these factors

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

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:

National Cement Co PSC's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was د.إ-1.5 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was د.إ14.1 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was د.إ0.0 Mil.

National Cement Co PSC's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Interest Coverage=-1*Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*14.056/-1.486
=9.46

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.

National Cement Co PSC's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(0 + 0) / 278.924
=0.00

3. Altman Z-Score.

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.

National Cement Co PSC has a Z-score of 11.52, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Z-Score is strong.

Good Sign:

Altman Z-score of 11.52 is strong.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Financial Strength →
What does a Financial Strength of 10 mean?
National Cement Co PSC (DFM:NCC) has a Financial Strength of 10 as of Mar. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on National Cement Co PSC and its competitors. This is 100% above median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, National Cement Co PSC's Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 10.00.
Is National Cement Co PSC's Financial Strength too high?
National Cement Co PSC's current Financial Strength of 10 is 100% above median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, National Cement Co PSC has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Cement Co PSC's Financial Strength compare to CRH and VMC?
National Cement Co PSC's Financial Strength of 10 can be compared against companies in the Building Materials industry. Historically, National Cement Co PSC's own Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 10.00 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 National Cement Co PSC and its competitors. National Cement Co PSC's current Financial Strength is 10, which is 100% above median its own 10-year median of 5.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Cement Co PSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Cement Co PSC (DFM:NCC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is د.إ4.53, compared to a current price of د.إ4.25 — trading 6.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 10, which is 100% above median its 10-year median of 5.00. National Cement Co PSC's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 6 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 National Cement Co PSC (DFM:NCC), the current Financial Strength is 10 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 National Cement Co PSC (DFM:NCC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Cement Co PSC stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of د.إ4.25 is trading 6.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of د.إ4.53. GuruFocus considers National Cement Co PSC to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for DFM:NCC:

  • Financial Strength: 10 (100% above median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • GF Value™: د.إ4.53 vs. price of د.إ4.25 (6.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the DFM:NCC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


National Cement Co PSC Business Description

Address Sheikh Zayed Road, P.O. Box 4041, Al-Quoz Industrial Area, Dubai, ARE
National Cement Co PSC is a UAE-based company that manufactures cement and gypsum products. Its product portfolio includes Ordinary Portland Cement, High Sulphate Resisting Portland Cement, Moderate Sulphate Resisting Portland Cement, Portland Blast Furnace Cement, High Slag Portland Blast Cement, and White Aggregates. The company serves the UAE and GCC markets with its array of branded cement products. It is involved in the manufacturing and supply of Cement and clinker in the United Arab Emirates and the region.
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