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Arabian Cement CoCAI:ARCC -0.92%71 FCF Margin % is 28.28% as of Mar. 2026, which is 155% above its 10-year median of 11.08. GuruFocus rates CAI:ARCC with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of E£27.76 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 404 Building Materials companies, Arabian Cement Co ranks better than 94.55% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Arabian Cement Co's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CAI:ARCC'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.21 Med: 11.08 Max: 25.55
Current: 25.55
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Arabian Cement Co was 25.55%. The lowest was -8.21%. And the median was 11.08%.
CAI:ARCC's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 94.55% of 404
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 3.96
vs CAI:ARCC: 25.55
Arabian Cement Co FCF Margin % Related Terms
Arabian Cement Co FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Arabian Cement Co's FCF 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.
CAI:ARCC vs CRH, VMC, MLM: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Arabian Cement Co's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF 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.
Arabian Cement Co FCF Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Arabian Cement Co's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arabian Cement Co's FCF 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.
Arabian Cement Co (CAI:ARCC) has a FCF Margin % of 28.28% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Arabian Cement Co and its competitors. This is 155% above median its historical median of 11.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Arabian Cement Co ranks #22 out of 404 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 5.4%.
Is Arabian Cement Co's FCF Margin % too high?
Arabian Cement Co's current FCF Margin % of 28.28% is 155% above median its 10-year median of 11.08. The Building Materials industry median FCF Margin % is 3.96. Arabian Cement Co's value of 28.28% is 614.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arabian Cement Co ranks #22 out of 404 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Arabian Cement Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arabian Cement Co's FCF Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Arabian Cement Co ranks #22 out of 404 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Arabian Cement Co in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 3.96. Arabian Cement Co's value of 28.28% is 614.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.08 vs. the industry median of 3.96, Arabian Cement Co 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 FCF Margin % for a Building Materials company?
The median FCF Margin % among Building Materials companies is 3.96, based on 404 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Arabian Cement Co's current FCF Margin % of 28.28% is 614.1% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Arabian Cement Co and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median FCF Margin % is 3.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arabian Cement Co's current FCF Margin % is 28.28%, which is 155% above median its own 10-year median of 11.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arabian Cement Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arabian Cement Co (CAI:ARCC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is E£27.76, compared to a current price of E£54.66 — trading 96.9% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 28.28%, which is 155% above median its 10-year median of 11.08 and 614.1% above the Building Materials industry median of 3.96. Arabian Cement Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Arabian Cement Co (CAI:ARCC), the current FCF Margin % is 28.28% 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 Arabian Cement Co (CAI:ARCC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arabian Cement Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of E£54.66 is trading 96.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of E£27.76.
GuruFocus considers Arabian Cement Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CAI:ARCC:
FCF Margin %: 28.28% (155% above median its 10-year median of 11.08)
GF Value™: E£27.76 vs. price of E£54.66 (96.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 614.1% above the Building Materials median (#22 of 404)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CAI:ARCC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Arabian Cement Co is engaged in the business of manufacturing and selling clinker, cement, and other related products, and the usage of mines and extraction of all mining materials required to produce construction materials, and road transportation of all the company's products. The company sells its products in Egypt and exports them to other countries, of which key revenue is derived within Egypt. Its products include Clinker, Cement, and Concrete. Some of its brands are Al Mosalah and Al Nasr.
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