Cementos Argos (BOG:CEMARGOS) Piotroski F-Score: 5 (As of Jul. 17, 2026) — Near Median

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BOG:CEMARGOS Cementos Argos SA BOG:CEMARGOS
46 GF Score
Price COP11,520.00
GF Value COP7,654.07
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Cementos Argos Piotroski F-Score?

Cementos Argos BOG:CEMARGOS -2.37% 46 Piotroski F-Score is 5 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates BOG:CEMARGOS with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of COP7,654.07 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 393 Building Materials companies, Cementos Argos ranks better than 51.15% on this metric.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 7, 8, 9
Bad or low score = 0, 1, 2, 3

Cementos Argos has an F-score of 5 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

The historical rank and industry rank for Cementos Argos's Piotroski F-Score or its related term are showing as below:

BOG:CEMARGOS' s Piotroski F-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1   Med: 5   Max: 8
Current: 5

During the past 13 years, the highest Piotroski F-Score of Cementos Argos was 8. The lowest was 1. And the median was 5.

Cementos Argos  (BOG:CEMARGOS) Piotroski F-Score Explanation

The developer of the system is Joseph D. Piotroski is relatively unknown accounting professor who shuns publicity and rarely gives interviews.

He graduated from the University of Illinois with a B.S. in accounting in 1989, received an M.B.A. from Indiana University in 1994. Five years later, in 1999, after earning a Ph.D. in accounting from the University of Michigan, he became an associate professor of accounting at the University of Chicago.

In 2000, he wrote a research paper called "Value Investing: The Use of Historical Financial Statement Information to Separate Winners from Losers" (pdf).

He wanted to see if he can develop a system (using a simple nine-point scoring system) that can increase the returns of a strategy of investing in low price to book (referred to in the paper as high book to market) value companies.

What he found was something that exceeded his most optimistic expectations.

Buying only those companies that scored highest (8 or 9) on his nine-point scale, or F-Score as he called it, over the 20 year period from 1976 to 1996 led to an average out-performance over the market of 13.4%.

Even more impressive were the results of a strategy of investing in the highest F-Score companies (8 or 9) and shorting companies with the lowest F-Score (0 or 1).

Over the same period from 1976 to 1996 (20 years) this strategy led to an average yearly return of 23%, substantially outperforming the average S&P 500 index return of 15.83% over the same period.


Cementos Argos Piotroski F-Score Related Terms


Cementos Argos Piotroski F-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cementos Argos's Piotroski F-Score 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.

Cementos Argos Piotroski F-Score Chart

Cementos Argos Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Piotroski F-Score
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Cementos Argos 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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BOG:CEMARGOS vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Piotroski F-Score Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Cementos Argos's Piotroski F-Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Piotroski F-Score 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.


Cementos Argos Piotroski F-Score vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Cementos Argos's Piotroski F-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cementos Argos's Piotroski F-Score falls into.


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How is the Piotroski F-Score calculated?

* 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.

This Year (Dec25) TTM:Last Year (Dec24) TTM:
Net Income was COP2,505,553 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was COP615,561 Mil.
Revenue was COP5,155,682 Mil.
Gross Profit was COP1,414,906 Mil.
Average Total Assets from the begining of this year (Dec24)
to the end of this year (Dec25) was (19944217 + 17208128) / 2 = COP18576172.5 Mil.
Total Assets at the begining of this year (Dec24) was COP19,944,217 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was COP2,150,657 Mil.
Total Current Assets was COP10,549,601 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was COP1,912,688 Mil.
Net Income was COP5,519,523 Mil.

Revenue was COP5,299,281 Mil.
Gross Profit was COP1,331,760 Mil.
Average Total Assets from the begining of last year (Dec23)
to the end of last year (Dec24) was (19510739 + 19944217) / 2 = COP19727478 Mil.
Total Assets at the begining of last year (Dec23) was COP19,510,739 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was COP2,853,514 Mil.
Total Current Assets was COP11,644,902 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was COP2,366,299 Mil.

*Note: If the latest quarterly/semi-annual/annual total assets data is 0, then we will use previous quarterly/semi-annual/annual data for all the items in the balance sheet.

Profitability

Question 1. Return on Assets (ROA)

Net income before extraordinary items for the year divided by Total Assets at the beginning of the year.

Score 1 if positive, 0 if negative.

Cementos Argos's current Net Income (TTM) was 2,505,553. ==> Positive ==> Score 1.

Question 2. Cash Flow Return on Assets (CFROA)

Net cash flow from operating activities (operating cash flow) divided by Total Assets at the beginning of the year.

Score 1 if positive, 0 if negative.

Cementos Argos's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was 615,561. ==> Positive ==> Score 1.

Question 3. Change in Return on Assets

Compare this year's return on assets (1) to last year's return on assets.

Score 1 if it's higher, 0 if it's lower.

ROA (This Year)=Net Income/Total Assets (Dec24)
=2505553/19944217
=0.12562805

ROA (Last Year)=Net Income/Total Assets (Dec23)
=5519523/19510739
=0.28289667

Cementos Argos's return on assets of this year was 0.12562805. Cementos Argos's return on assets of last year was 0.28289667. ==> Last year is higher ==> Score 0.

Question 4. Quality of Earnings (Accrual)

Compare Cash flow return on assets (2) to return on assets (1)

Score 1 if CFROA > ROA, 0 if CFROA <= ROA.

Cementos Argos's current Net Income (TTM) was 2,505,553. Cementos Argos's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was 615,561. ==> 615,561 <= 2,505,553 ==> CFROA <= ROA ==> Score 0.

Funding

Question 5. Change in Gearing or Leverage

Compare this year's gearing (long-term debt divided by average total assets) to last year's gearing.

Score 0 if this year's gearing is higher, 1 otherwise.

Gearing (This Year: Dec25)=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation/Average Total Assets from Dec24 to Dec25
=2150657/18576172.5
=0.11577503

Gearing (Last Year: Dec24)=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation/Average Total Assets from Dec23 to Dec24
=2853514/19727478
=0.14464667

Cementos Argos's gearing of this year was 0.11577503. Cementos Argos's gearing of last year was 0.14464667. ==> This year is lower or equal to last year. ==> Score 1.

Question 6. Change in Working Capital (Liquidity)

Compare this year's current ratio (current assets divided by current liabilities) to last year's current ratio.

Score 1 if this year's current ratio is higher, 0 if it's lower

Current Ratio (This Year: Dec25)=Total Current Assets/Total Current Liabilities
=10549601/1912688
=5.51558906

Current Ratio (Last Year: Dec24)=Total Current Assets/Total Current Liabilities
=11644902/2366299
=4.92114564

Cementos Argos's current ratio of this year was 5.51558906. Cementos Argos's current ratio of last year was 4.92114564. ==> This year's current ratio is higher. ==> Score 1.

Question 7. Change in Shares in Issue

Compare the number of shares in issue this year, to the number in issue last year.

Score 0 if there is larger number of shares in issue this year, 1 otherwise.

Cementos Argos's number of shares in issue this year was 1286.485. Cementos Argos's number of shares in issue last year was 1259.932. ==> There is larger number of shares in issue this year. ==> Score 0.

Efficiency

Question 8. Change in Gross Margin

Compare this year's gross margin (Gross Profit divided by sales) to last year's.

Score 1 if this year's gross margin is higher, 0 if it's lower.

Gross Margin (This Year: TTM)=Gross Profit/Revenue
=1414906/5155682
=0.27443624

Gross Margin (Last Year: TTM)=Gross Profit/Revenue
=1331760/5299281
=0.25130956

Cementos Argos's gross margin of this year was 0.27443624. Cementos Argos's gross margin of last year was 0.25130956. ==> This year's gross margin is higher. ==> Score 1.

Question 9. Change in asset turnover

Compare this year's asset turnover (total sales for the year divided by total assets at the beginning of the year) to last year's asset turnover ratio.

Score 1 if this year's asset turnover ratio is higher, 0 if it's lower

Asset Turnover (This Year)=Revenue/Total Assets at the Beginning of This Year (Dec24)
=5155682/19944217
=0.25850511

Asset Turnover (Last Year)=Revenue/Total Assets at the Beginning of Last Year (Dec23)
=5299281/19510739
=0.27160842

Cementos Argos's asset turnover of this year was 0.25850511. Cementos Argos's asset turnover of last year was 0.27160842. ==> Last year's asset turnover is higher ==> Score 0.

Evaluation

Piotroski F-Score= Que. 1+ Que. 2+ Que. 3+Que. 4+Que. 5+Que. 6+Que. 7+Que. 8+Que. 9
=1+1+0+0+1+1+0+1+0
=5

Good or high score = 7, 8, 9
Bad or low score = 0, 1, 2, 3

Cementos Argos has an F-score of 5 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Piotroski F-Score →
What does a Piotroski F-Score of 5 mean?
Cementos Argos (BOG:CEMARGOS) has a Piotroski F-Score of 5 as of Jul. 17, 2026. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on Cementos Argos and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Cementos Argos' Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 1.00 to 8.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Cementos Argos ranks #192 out of 393 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 48.9%.
Is Cementos Argos' Piotroski F-Score too high?
Cementos Argos' current Piotroski F-Score of 5 is near median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 8.00. The Building Materials industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Cementos Argos' value of 5 is 0% at this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cementos Argos ranks #192 out of 393 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cementos Argos has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cementos Argos' Piotroski F-Score compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Cementos Argos ranks #192 out of 393 companies for Piotroski F-Score. This puts Cementos Argos in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Cementos Argos' value of 5 is 0% at this benchmark. Historically, Cementos Argos' own Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 1.00 to 8.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.00 vs. the industry median of 5.00, Cementos Argos has consistently been at 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 Piotroski F-Score for a Building Materials company?
The median Piotroski F-Score among Building Materials companies is 5.00, based on 393 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Piotroski F-Score significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Piotroski F-Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cementos Argos's current Piotroski F-Score of 5 is 0% at 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 Piotroski F-Score mean?
A high Piotroski F-Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on Cementos Argos and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cementos Argos's current Piotroski F-Score is 5, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cementos Argos stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cementos Argos (BOG:CEMARGOS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is COP7,654.07, compared to a current price of COP11,520.00 — trading 50.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Piotroski F-Score is 5, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.00 and 0% at the Building Materials industry median of 5.00. Cementos Argos' overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Piotroski F-Score calculated?
Piotroski F-Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cementos Argos (BOG:CEMARGOS), the current Piotroski F-Score is 5 as of Jul. 17, 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 Cementos Argos (BOG:CEMARGOS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cementos Argos stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of COP11,520.00 is trading 50.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of COP7,654.07. GuruFocus considers Cementos Argos to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BOG:CEMARGOS:

  • Piotroski F-Score: 5 (near median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • GF Value™: COP7,654.07 vs. price of COP11,520.00 (50.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 0% at the Building Materials median (#192 of 393)

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


Cementos Argos Business Description

Address Carrera 53, No. 106 - 280, Piso 17, Centro Empresarial Buenavista, Barranquilla, COL
Cementos Argos SA is a cement-producing company. In terms of the concrete and cement business, it is Colombia's key producer and one of the key producers in the sector across Central America and the Caribbean. The company's corporate purpose is the exploitation of the cement industry, the production of concrete mixes and any other materials or items made of cement, lime or clay, the acquisition and exploitation of minerals or deposits of exploitable minerals in the cement industry, and similar rights to explore and mine the aforementioned minerals, whether by concession, privilege, lease or other title. Its operating segments are: Colombia, which generates maximum revenue, the Caribbean, Central America, Trading, and Corporate and others.
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