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Kuwait Cement Company KPSC

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320,8B KWF
P/E
EV / Rev
Div yield
1,59 %
Op margin
5,6 %
ROE
2,9 %
Net margin
9,2 %
Debt / equity
0,31
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About

Kuwait Cement Company KPSC produces and distributes cement and related construction materials in Kuwait and the broader Gulf region.

Business. Kuwait Cement Company KPSC (KCEM.KW) is a construction materials firm operating within the Basic Materials sector, specifically focused on mineral resources. The company is headquartered in Kuwait and is primarily listed under the ticker KCEM.KW. Specific details regarding its operating segments and geographic revenue mix are not available.

Classification92 %
SectorBasic Materials
Business sectorMineral Resources
IndustryConstruction Materials
ActivityMineral Resources
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At a glance

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    Analysis

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    • Rate decisionNorges Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-20 · NO
    • Rate decisionSveriges Riksbank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-03 · SE
    • Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-09 · CA
    • Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
    • Macro & political
    • ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
    • ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
    • ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR

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    Business

    Kuwait Cement Company KPSC (KCEM.KW) is a construction materials firm operating within the Basic Materials sector, specifically focused on mineral resources. The company is headquartered in Kuwait and is primarily listed under the ticker KCEM.KW. Specific details regarding its operating segments and geographic revenue mix are not available.

    Classification92 %
    SectorBasic Materials
    Business sectorMineral Resources
    IndustryConstruction Materials
    ActivityMineral Resources
    AI synthesis
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    Kuwait Cement Company KPSC has a market capitalization of 320.84 billion KWD and a price-to-book ratio of 1325.71, indicating a highly capitalized position relative to its book value. The company's liquidity position is characterized by a current ratio of 1.29, suggesting moderate short-term liquidity. However, the company's free cash flow is negative at -1.50 million KWD, and its operating cash flow is 6.54 million KWD, indicating that capital expenditures are outpacing operating cash inflows.

    Profitability metrics show a return on equity of 2.95% and a return on assets of 2.08%, which are below the industry benchmarks for Construction Materials firms. The company's operating margin is 5.6%, and its net margin is 9.24%, both of which are in line with the industry median. The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.31 suggests a conservative capital structure, with long-term debt at 74.90 million KWD and total equity at 242.01 million KWD.

    Geographically, the company's revenue is concentrated in Kuwait, with no disclosed international operations. The company operates a single business segment focused on cement production and distribution, with no material diversification into other construction materials. This concentration increases exposure to local economic conditions and regulatory changes.

    The company's revenue in the latest period was 77.31 million KWD, and its outlook for the current fiscal year is for a modest increase in revenue, with a projected growth rate of less than 5%. The company's capital expenditures of -7.30 million KWD indicate ongoing investment in production capacity, which is expected to support future revenue growth.

    The company's risk profile is characterized by a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The key risk flag is the negative net cash position after subtracting total debt, which could impact the company's ability to meet short-term obligations. The company has not disclosed any recent equity issuances or dilutive events, and its shares outstanding remain unchanged at 712.97 million.

    Recent filings and transcripts do not indicate any material changes in the company's operations or strategic direction. The company continues to focus on maintaining production efficiency and managing costs in a competitive market.

    Key takeaways
    • Kuwait Cement Company KPSC is a highly capitalized firm with a market-to-book ratio of 1325.71, but it faces challenges with negative free cash flow and a negative net cash position.
    • The company's profitability metrics, including a 2.95% return on equity and 2.08% return on assets, are below industry benchmarks.
    • The company's revenue is concentrated in Kuwait, with no material international operations, increasing its exposure to local economic and regulatory risks.
    • The company's outlook for the current fiscal year is for modest revenue growth, with capital expenditures expected to support future production capacity.
    • The company's risk profile is characterized by medium liquidity risk and low dilution risk, with no recent equity issuances or dilutive events.

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    Valuation

    Market price
    $450,00
    Market cap
    $320.84B
    Enterprise value
    $320.91B
    P/E
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    EV / Op income
    EV / OCF
    49034.0x
    P / B
    1325.7x
    P / Tangible book
    1325.7x
    Tangible book
    $242.0M
    Net cash
    -$72.5M
    Current ratio
    1.3
    Debt / equity
    0.3
    ROA
    2.1%
    ROE
    2.9%
    Cash conversion
    92.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    -9.4%
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

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    Risk factors

    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Filing-based flags
    • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

    Benchmarks vs cohort

    Op Margin5,6 %Below median
    Net Margin9,2 %Above median
    ROE2,9 %Above median
    Capex / Rev-9,4 %Below median
    D/E0,31Below median
    Cash Conv0,92Below median

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    How metrics are computed
    • Ev To Operating Cash Flow
      enterprise_value / operating_cash_flow
    • Return On Equity
      net_income / total_equity
    • Price To Earnings
      market_price / (net_income / shares_outstanding_diluted)
    • Price To Book
      market_price / (adjusted_book_value / shares_outstanding_diluted)
    • Dilution Ratio
      (shares_outstanding_diluted - shares_outstanding_basic) / shares_outstanding_basic
    • Market Price
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    Source documents
    • Kuwait Cement Company KPSC Market data — financials · 2026-05-28

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    Intel & risk

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    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

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