Dangote CementNSA:DCP 100 EBITDA Margin % is 47.14% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 48.64. GuruFocus rates NSA:DCP with a GF Score™ of 100/100 and a GF Value™ of ₦806.03 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 406 Building Materials companies, Dangote Cement ranks better than 96.8% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Dangote Cement's EBITDA for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₦564,708 Mil. Dangote Cement's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₦1,198,032 Mil. Therefore, Dangote Cement's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 47.14%.
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.
Dangote Cement EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Dangote Cement EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dangote 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.
NSA:DCP vs CRH, VMC, MLM: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Dangote 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.
Dangote Cement EBITDA Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Dangote Cement's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dangote Cement's EBITDA Margin % falls into.
* 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.
Dangote Cement (NSA:DCP) has a EBITDA Margin % of 47.14% 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 Dangote Cement and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 48.64. Over the past decade, Dangote Cement's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 38.44 to 52.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Dangote Cement ranks #13 out of 406 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 3.2%.
Is Dangote Cement's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Dangote Cement's current EBITDA Margin % of 47.14% is near median its 10-year median of 48.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 38.44 to a high of 52.84. The Building Materials industry median EBITDA Margin % is 13.34. Dangote Cement's value of 47.14% is 253.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dangote Cement ranks #13 out of 406 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Dangote Cement has a GF Score™ of 100/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dangote Cement's EBITDA Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Dangote Cement ranks #13 out of 406 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Dangote Cement in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 13.34. Dangote Cement's value of 47.14% is 253.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Dangote Cement's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 38.44 to 52.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 48.64 vs. the industry median of 13.34, Dangote 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 13.34, based on 406 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. Dangote Cement's current EBITDA Margin % of 47.14% is 253.5% 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 Dangote Cement and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 13.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dangote Cement's current EBITDA Margin % is 47.14%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 48.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dangote Cement stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dangote Cement (NSA:DCP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₦806.03, compared to a current price of ₦1,070.00 — trading 32.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 47.14%, which is near median its 10-year median of 48.64 and 253.5% above the Building Materials industry median of 13.34. Dangote Cement's overall GF Score™ is 100/100 with 5 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 Dangote Cement (NSA:DCP), the current EBITDA Margin % is 47.14% 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 Dangote Cement (NSA:DCP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dangote Cement stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₦1,070.00 is trading 32.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₦806.03.
GuruFocus considers Dangote Cement to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSA:DCP:
EBITDA Margin %: 47.14% (near median its 10-year median of 48.64)
GF Value™: ₦806.03 vs. price of ₦1,070.00 (32.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 253.5% above the Building Materials median (#13 of 406)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSA:DCP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dangote Cement PLC is a cement manufacturer. It manufactures and markets cement and related products through its 'Dangote' brand. The principal activity of the Company and its subsidiaries is to operate plants for the preparation, manufacture and distribution of cement and related products. The Company's production activities are undertaken at Obajana town in Kogi State, Gboko in Benue State and Ibese in Ogun State; all in Nigeria. Its geographical segment includes Nigeria and Pan Africa. The company derives a majority of revenue from Nigeria segment.
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