Kuwait Portland Cement Co (KUW:PCEM) GF Value Rank: 5 (As of Jul. 30, 2026) — 29% Below Median

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KUW:PCEM Kuwait Portland Cement Co KUW:PCEM
55 GF Score
Price KWD0.65
GF Value KWD0.53
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Kuwait Portland Cement Co GF Value Rank?

Kuwait Portland Cement Co KUW:PCEM +0.93% 55 GF Value Rank is 5 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates KUW:PCEM with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.53 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review.

Kuwait Portland Cement Co has the GF Value Rank of 5.

GF Value Rank evaluates the exclusive GuruFocus valuation and performance of a stock, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. It is determined by the price-to-GF-Value (P/GF Value) ratio, a proprietary metric calculated based on historical multiples along with an adjustment factor based on a company's past returns and growth and future estimates of the business' performance.

GuruFocus found that for valuation, we cannot simply give stocks a better GF Value rank simply because they have a lower P/GF Value ratio. Backtesting shows that over the long term, the two worst-performing groups are the most expensive group (with the highest P/GF Value ratio) and the least expensive group (with the lowest P/GF Value ratio).

We can understand why the most expensive group underperforms. We were initially puzzled by the underperformance of the least expensive group, but we realized there is a reason why some stocks are super cheap. If they look too undervalued, it is often because the businesses behind them are poor quality. The market realized this and gave them low valuations. In a way, the market is efficient.

After multiple backtesting analyses, we granted the stocks in third-cheapest percentile the highest GF Value rank, as they have performed the best over a full market cycle. Stock performance is actually not as sensitive to valuation as it is to growth and profitability. On average, the companies in the 20%-50% valuation groups have similar performances. Therefore, we should avoid the most expensive and the least expensive stocks. We can be more tolerant of valuation.

A higher score indicates a stock with a relatively low valuation and substantial potential for outperformance. Conversely, a lower score often reflects stocks that are either highly overvalued or deeply undervalued, both of which tend to underperform.

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Kuwait Portland Cement Co GF Value Rank Related Terms


KUW:PCEM vs CRH, VMC, MLM: GF Value Rank Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Kuwait Portland Cement Co's GF Value Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Value Rank 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.


Kuwait Portland Cement Co GF Value Rank vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Kuwait Portland Cement Co's GF Value Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kuwait Portland Cement Co's GF Value Rank falls into.


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What does a GF Value Rank of 5 mean?
Kuwait Portland Cement Co (KUW:PCEM) has a GF Value Rank of 5 as of Jul. 30, 2026. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on Kuwait Portland Cement Co and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Kuwait Portland Cement Co's GF Value Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00.
Is Kuwait Portland Cement Co's GF Value Rank too high?
Kuwait Portland Cement Co's current GF Value Rank of 5 is 29% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Kuwait Portland Cement Co has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kuwait Portland Cement Co's GF Value Rank compare to CRH and VMC?
Kuwait Portland Cement Co's GF Value Rank of 5 can be compared against companies in the Building Materials industry. Historically, Kuwait Portland Cement Co's own GF Value Rank has ranged from 1.00 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 GF Value Rank for a Building Materials company?
A good GF Value Rank depends on the Building Materials industry context. However, GF Value Rank 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 GF Value Rank mean?
A high GF Value Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on Kuwait Portland Cement Co and its competitors. Kuwait Portland Cement Co's current GF Value Rank is 5, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 7.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kuwait Portland Cement Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait Portland Cement Co (KUW:PCEM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.53, compared to a current price of KWD0.65 — trading 23.4% above its estimated fair value. The current GF Value Rank is 5, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. Kuwait Portland Cement Co's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is GF Value Rank calculated?
GF Value Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kuwait Portland Cement Co (KUW:PCEM), the current GF Value Rank is 5 as of Jul. 30, 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 Portland Cement Co (KUW:PCEM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait Portland Cement Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KWD0.65 is trading 23.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.53. GuruFocus considers Kuwait Portland Cement Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KUW:PCEM:

  • GF Value Rank: 5 (29% below median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: KWD0.53 vs. price of KWD0.65 (23.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 10 warning signs

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


Kuwait Portland Cement Co Business Description

Address Canada Dry Street, Block 1, P.O. Box 42191, Shuwaikh Industrial Area, Plot No. 101 G, Opposite Abyat, Shuwaikh, Kuwait City, KWT, 70652
Kuwait Portland Cement Co is a Kuwait-based company. The products of the company include cement and ready-mix concrete. The company is engaged in trading by importing and exporting different kinds of bulk cement and packaging it. It also works in establishing, operating, managing, renting to other parties, and renting warehouses and silos for the supply and distribution of cement of different kinds, and appropriating the necessary transportation. Its operating segments include Cement, steel, aggregate and ready mix; and Investments.
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