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Kuwait Cement CoKUW:KCEM 35 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates KUW:KCEM with a GF Score™ of 35/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.31 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 147 Building Materials companies, Kuwait Cement Co ranks worse than 680271.43% on this metric.
Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. A positive ratio may indicate share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio may reflect no repurchases or potential share issuance. Kuwait Cement Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kuwait Cement Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, Kuwait Cement Co's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%. The lowest was -1026.10%. And the median was 0.00%.
KUW:KCEM's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is not ranked *
in the Building Materials industry.
Industry Median: -0.5 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio only.
Kuwait Cement Co (KUW:KCEM) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Explanation
A negative number means the company might be issuing new shares. A positive number indicates that the company is buying back shares.
Be Aware
Investors usually like share buybacks. But as pointed by Warren Buffett, only if a company buys back shares at the prices below the stock's intrinsic value, it rewards remaining shareholders. If a company buys its overvalued stocks back, it destroys shareholder value.
Kuwait Cement Co 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
KUW:KCEM vs CRH, MLM, VMC: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Kuwait Cement Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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 Cement Co 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Kuwait Cement Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kuwait Cement Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Kuwait Cement Co 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Calculation
This is the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. The annualized percentage change is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four years of annual data on Shares Outstanding (EOP).
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What does a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00 mean?
Kuwait Cement Co (KUW:KCEM) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00 as of Jun. 2026. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Kuwait Cement Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kuwait Cement Co ranks #999999 out of 147 companies in the Building Materials industry.
Is Kuwait Cement Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Kuwait Cement Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Kuwait Cement Co ranks #999999 out of 147 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kuwait Cement Co has a GF Score™ of 35/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kuwait Cement Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to CRH and MLM?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Kuwait Cement Co ranks #999999 out of 147 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Kuwait Cement Co in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio for a Building Materials company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Building Materials industry context. However, 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Kuwait Cement Co and its competitors. Kuwait Cement Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.31, compared to a current price of KWD0.38 — trading 22.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Kuwait Cement Co's overall GF Score™ is 35/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kuwait Cement Co (KUW:KCEM), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 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 Cement Co (KUW:KCEM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait Cement Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of KWD0.38 is trading 22.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.31.
GuruFocus considers Kuwait Cement Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KUW:KCEM:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: KWD0.31 vs. price of KWD0.38 (22.6% above fair value)
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 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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