Kuwait Cement Co (KUW:KCEM) Tax Rate %: 4.18% (As of Mar. 2026)

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KUW:KCEM Kuwait Cement Co KUW:KCEM
36 GF Score
Price KWD0.39
GF Value KWD0.24
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Kuwait Cement Co Tax Rate %?

Kuwait Cement Co KUW:KCEM -1.02% 36 Tax Rate % is 4.18% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KUW:KCEM with a GF Score™ of 36/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.24 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Kuwait Cement Co's Tax Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD0.09 Mil. Kuwait Cement Co's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD2.25 Mil. Therefore, Kuwait Cement Co's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.18%.

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Kuwait Cement Co Tax Rate % Historical Data

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Kuwait Cement Co Tax Rate % Chart

Kuwait Cement Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Tax Rate %
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Kuwait Cement Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Kuwait Cement Co Tax Rate % Calculation

Tax Rate % is the ratio of tax expense divided by pretax income, usually presented in percent.

Kuwait Cement Co's Tax Rate % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )/Pre-Tax Income (A: Dec. 2025 )
=0.162/7.315
=2.21 %

Kuwait Cement Co's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Pre-Tax Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=0.094/2.25
=4.18 %

* 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 Tax Rate % →
What does a Tax Rate % of 4.18% mean?
Kuwait Cement Co (KUW:KCEM) has a Tax Rate % of 4.18% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Kuwait Cement Co's Tax Rate % too high?
Kuwait Cement Co's current Tax Rate % is 4.18%. Overall, Kuwait Cement Co has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kuwait Cement Co's Tax Rate % compare to CRH and VMC?
Kuwait Cement Co's Tax Rate % of 4.18% can be compared against companies in the Building Materials industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Tax Rate % for a Building Materials company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Building Materials industry context. However, Tax Rate % 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 Tax Rate % mean?
A high Tax Rate % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Kuwait Cement Co's current Tax Rate % is 4.18%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kuwait Cement Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait Cement Co (KUW:KCEM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.24, compared to a current price of KWD0.39 — trading 62.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is 4.18%. Kuwait Cement Co's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Tax Rate % calculated?
Tax Rate % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kuwait Cement Co (KUW:KCEM), the current Tax Rate % is 4.18% 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 Kuwait Cement Co (KUW:KCEM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait Cement Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KWD0.39 is trading 62.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.24. GuruFocus considers Kuwait Cement Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KUW:KCEM:

  • Tax Rate %: 4.18%
  • GF Value™: KWD0.24 vs. price of KWD0.39 (62.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 36/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Kuwait Cement Co Business Description

Address Al-Shuhada Street, P.O. Box 20581, Cement House Building, Al-Sawaber Area, Sharq, Safat, Kuwait, KWT, 13066
Kuwait Cement Co is an integrated cement manufacturing company in Kuwait. Its operating business segments are the Manufacturing sector and Investment sector. The company generates maximum revenue from the Manufacturing sector segment. The Manufacturing sector of the company includes the production and sale of cement and ready-mix cement, and its products include Ordinary Portland Cement, Salt Resistant Cement, and many more.
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