Kuwait Portland Cement Co (KUW:PCEM) Profitability Rank: 8 (As of Jun. 2026) — Near Median

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KUW:PCEM Kuwait Portland Cement Co KUW:PCEM
54 GF Score
Price KWD0.61
GF Value KWD0.50
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Kuwait Portland Cement Co Profitability Rank?

Kuwait Portland Cement Co KUW:PCEM -3.79% 54 Profitability Rank is 8 as of Jun. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates KUW:PCEM with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.50 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review.

Kuwait Portland Cement Co has the Profitability Rank of 8. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Kuwait Portland Cement Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -2.93%. As of today, Kuwait Portland Cement Co's Piotroski F-Score is 5.


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KUW:PCEM vs CRH, MLM, VMC: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Kuwait Portland Cement Co's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability 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 Profitability Rank vs Building Materials Industry

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

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


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Kuwait Portland Cement Co Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Kuwait Portland Cement Co has the Profitability Rank of 8. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Kuwait Portland Cement Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-0.545 / 18.586
=-2.93 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Kuwait Portland Cement Co has an F-score of 5 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 8 mean?
Kuwait Portland Cement Co (KUW:PCEM) has a Profitability Rank of 8 as of Jun. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Kuwait Portland Cement Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, Kuwait Portland Cement Co's Profitability Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 10.00.
Is Kuwait Portland Cement Co's Profitability Rank too high?
Kuwait Portland Cement Co's current Profitability Rank of 8 is near median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Kuwait Portland Cement Co has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kuwait Portland Cement Co's Profitability Rank compare to CRH and MLM?
Kuwait Portland Cement Co's Profitability Rank of 8 can be compared against companies in the Building Materials industry. Historically, Kuwait Portland Cement Co's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 2.00 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 Profitability Rank for a Building Materials company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Building Materials industry context. However, Profitability 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Kuwait Portland Cement Co and its competitors. Kuwait Portland Cement Co's current Profitability Rank is 8, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.00. 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 KWD0.50, compared to a current price of KWD0.61 — trading 22% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 8, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.00. Kuwait Portland Cement Co's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kuwait Portland Cement Co (KUW:PCEM), the current Profitability Rank is 8 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 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 KWD0.61 is trading 22% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.50. GuruFocus considers Kuwait Portland Cement Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KUW:PCEM:

  • Profitability Rank: 8 (near median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: KWD0.50 vs. price of KWD0.61 (22% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 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.
54GF Score

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