East African Portland Cement (NAI:PORT) GF Value Rank: 2 (As of Aug. 25, 2026) — 100% Above Median

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NAI:PORT East African Portland Cement NAI:PORT
19 GF Score
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What is East African Portland Cement GF Value Rank?

East African Portland Cement NAI:PORT +0.85% 19 GF Value Rank is 2 as of Aug. 25, 2026, which is 100% above its 10-year median of 1.00. GuruFocus rates NAI:PORT with a GF Score™ of 19/100.

East African Portland Cement has the GF Value Rank of 2.

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.

Please click GF Score to see more details on the GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

East African Portland Cement GF Value Rank Related Terms

NAI:PORT vs CRH, MLM, VMC: GF Value Rank Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, East African Portland Cement'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.

East African Portland Cement GF Value Rank vs Building Materials Industry

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

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


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What does a GF Value Rank of 2 mean?
East African Portland Cement (NAI:PORT) has a GF Value Rank of 2 as of Aug. 25, 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 East African Portland Cement and its competitors. This is 100% above median its historical median of 1.00. Over the past decade, East African Portland Cement's GF Value Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00.
Is East African Portland Cement's GF Value Rank too high?
East African Portland Cement's current GF Value Rank of 2 is 100% above median its 10-year median of 1.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, East African Portland Cement has a GF Score™ of 19/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does East African Portland Cement's GF Value Rank compare to CRH and MLM?
East African Portland Cement's GF Value Rank of 2 can be compared against companies in the Building Materials industry. Historically, East African Portland Cement'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 East African Portland Cement and its competitors. East African Portland Cement's current GF Value Rank is 2, which is 100% above median its own 10-year median of 1.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is East African Portland Cement stock overvalued right now?
East African Portland Cement (NAI:PORT) has a current GF Value Rank of 2. The current GF Value Rank is 2, which is 100% above median its 10-year median of 1.00. East African Portland Cement's overall GF Score™ is 19/100. 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 East African Portland Cement (NAI:PORT), the current GF Value Rank is 2 as of Aug. 25, 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.

East African Portland Cement Business Description

Address Namanga Road, Off Mombasa Road, P. O. Box 40101 - 00100, L R 337/113/1, Nairobi, KEN
East African Portland Cement is a Kenya based company engaged in the manufacturing of cement. The company serves many key areas, including housing, education, health, tourism, transport, and communication. Geographically, it operates through the region of the local market of Kenya and the regional market of East Africa, of which the local market of Kenya generates a majority of revenue. Its product portfolio includes PPC, Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC), and Paving Blocks.
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