Star CementNSE:STARCEMENT -0.80%88 EBITDA Margin % is 27.13% as of Mar. 2026, which is 26% above its 10-year median of 21.54. GuruFocus rates NSE:STARCEMENT with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹266.78 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 405 Building Materials companies, Star Cement ranks better than 79.01% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Star Cement's EBITDA for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹3,184 Mil. Star Cement's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹11,736 Mil. Therefore, Star Cement's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 27.13%.
Star Cement (NSE:STARCEMENT) 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.
Star Cement EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Star Cement EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Star 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.
NSE:STARCEMENT vs CRH, VMC, MLM: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Star 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.
Star Cement EBITDA Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Star Cement's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Star 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.
Star Cement (NSE:STARCEMENT) has a EBITDA Margin % of 27.13% 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 Star Cement and its competitors. This is 26% above median its historical median of 21.54. Over the past decade, Star Cement's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 17.13 to 32.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Star Cement ranks #85 out of 405 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 21%.
Is Star Cement's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Star Cement's current EBITDA Margin % of 27.13% is 26% above median its 10-year median of 21.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.13 to a high of 32.58. The Building Materials industry median EBITDA Margin % is 13.34. Star Cement's value of 27.13% is 103.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Star Cement ranks #85 out of 405 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Star Cement has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Star Cement's EBITDA Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Star Cement ranks #85 out of 405 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Star Cement in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 13.34. Star Cement's value of 27.13% is 103.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Star Cement's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 17.13 to 32.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.54 vs. the industry median of 13.34, Star 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 405 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. Star Cement's current EBITDA Margin % of 27.13% is 103.4% 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 Star 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. Star Cement's current EBITDA Margin % is 27.13%, which is 26% above median its own 10-year median of 21.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Star Cement stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Star Cement (NSE:STARCEMENT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹266.78, compared to a current price of ₹210.65 — trading 21% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 27.13%, which is 26% above median its 10-year median of 21.54 and 103.4% above the Building Materials industry median of 13.34. Star Cement's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Star Cement (NSE:STARCEMENT), the current EBITDA Margin % is 27.13% 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 Star Cement (NSE:STARCEMENT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Star Cement stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹210.65 is trading 21% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹266.78.
GuruFocus considers Star Cement to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:STARCEMENT:
EBITDA Margin %: 27.13% (26% above median its 10-year median of 21.54)
GF Value™: ₹266.78 vs. price of ₹210.65 (21% below fair value)
Industry Position: 103.4% above the Building Materials median (#85 of 405)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:STARCEMENT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Star Cement Ltd is a cement company. It offers Cement and Cement linker products. The group markets clinker to different grinding units in North East India and parts of Eastern India. Its product range comprises ordinary Portland cement, Portland pozzolana cement, and Portland slag cement, among others. The company sells its products in India. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from India.
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