Gharibwal Cement (KAR:GWLC) EBITDA Margin %: 21.73% (As of Mar. 2026) — 14% Below Median

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KAR:GWLC Gharibwal Cement Ltd KAR:GWLC
91 GF Score
Price ₨48.75
GF Value ₨42.91
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Gharibwal Cement EBITDA Margin %?

Gharibwal Cement KAR:GWLC +1.50% 91 EBITDA Margin % is 21.73% as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 25.29. GuruFocus rates KAR:GWLC with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨42.91 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 404 Building Materials companies, Gharibwal Cement ranks better than 81.44% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Gharibwal Cement's EBITDA for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨1,184 Mil. Gharibwal Cement's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨5,448 Mil. Therefore, Gharibwal Cement's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 21.73%.


Gharibwal Cement  (KAR:GWLC) EBITDA Margin % Explanation

EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.


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Gharibwal Cement EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Gharibwal Cement's EBITDA Margin % can be seen below:

* 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.

Gharibwal Cement EBITDA Margin % Chart

Gharibwal Cement Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
EBITDA Margin %
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Gharibwal Cement 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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KAR:GWLC vs CRH, VMC, MLM: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Gharibwal Cement's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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.


Gharibwal Cement EBITDA Margin % vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Gharibwal Cement's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Gharibwal Cement's EBITDA Margin % falls into.


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Gharibwal Cement EBITDA Margin % Calculation

EBITDA margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Gharibwal Cement's EBITDA Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (A: Jun. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Jun. 2025 )
=5127.864/19620.351
=26.14 %

Gharibwal Cement's EBITDA Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=1183.902/5448.319
=21.73 %

* 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.

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What does a EBITDA Margin % of 21.73% mean?
Gharibwal Cement (KAR:GWLC) has a EBITDA Margin % of 21.73% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Gharibwal Cement and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 25.29. Over the past decade, Gharibwal Cement's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 10.01 to 35.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Gharibwal Cement ranks #75 out of 404 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 18.6%.
Is Gharibwal Cement's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Gharibwal Cement's current EBITDA Margin % of 21.73% is 14% below median its 10-year median of 25.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.01 to a high of 35.40. The Building Materials industry median EBITDA Margin % is 13.41. Gharibwal Cement's value of 21.73% is 62% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gharibwal Cement ranks #75 out of 404 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Gharibwal Cement has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gharibwal Cement's EBITDA Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Gharibwal Cement ranks #75 out of 404 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Gharibwal Cement in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 13.41. Gharibwal Cement's value of 21.73% is 62% above this benchmark. Historically, Gharibwal Cement's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 10.01 to 35.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.29 vs. the industry median of 13.41, Gharibwal Cement has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBITDA Margin % for a Building Materials company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Building Materials companies is 13.41, based on 404 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Gharibwal Cement's current EBITDA Margin % of 21.73% is 62% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Gharibwal Cement and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 13.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gharibwal Cement's current EBITDA Margin % is 21.73%, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 25.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gharibwal Cement stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gharibwal Cement (KAR:GWLC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨42.91, compared to a current price of ₨48.75 — trading 13.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 21.73%, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 25.29 and 62% above the Building Materials industry median of 13.41. Gharibwal Cement's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Gharibwal Cement (KAR:GWLC), the current EBITDA Margin % is 21.73% 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 Gharibwal Cement (KAR:GWLC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gharibwal Cement stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₨48.75 is trading 13.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨42.91. GuruFocus considers Gharibwal Cement to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:GWLC:

  • EBITDA Margin %: 21.73% (14% below median its 10-year median of 25.29)
  • GF Value™: ₨42.91 vs. price of ₨48.75 (13.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 62% above the Building Materials median (#75 of 404)

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


Gharibwal Cement Business Description

Address 27 H-Block, College Road, Gulberg-II, 1st Floor, Pace Tower, Lahore, PB, PAK
Gharibwal Cement Ltd is engaged in the production and sale of cement. The firm offers Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) that is used in all general constructions, especially in prominent projects where cement is needed to meet strict quality requirements.
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