Monarch Cement CoMCEM +0.71%84 Piotroski F-Score is 8 as of Jul. 12, 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates MCEM with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $201.94 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 394 Building Materials companies, Monarch Cement Co ranks better than 96.95% on this metric.
Good Sign:
Piotroski F-Score is 8, indicates a very healthy situation.
The zones of discrimination were as such:
Good or high score = 7, 8, 9
Bad or low score = 0, 1, 2, 3
Monarch Cement Co has an F-score of 8. It is a good or high score, which usually indicates a very healthy situation.
The historical rank and industry rank for Monarch Cement Co's Piotroski F-Score or its related term are showing as below:
MCEM'
s Piotroski F-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4 Med: 7 Max: 9
Current: 8
During the past 13 years, the highest Piotroski F-Score of Monarch Cement Co was 9. The lowest was 4. And the median was 7.
Monarch Cement Co (OTCPK:MCEM) 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.
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.
Monarch Cement Co Piotroski F-Score Related Terms
Monarch Cement Co Piotroski F-Score Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Monarch Cement Co'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.
MCEM vs RMIX, PHCI, SMID: Piotroski F-Score Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Monarch Cement Co'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.
Monarch Cement Co Piotroski F-Score vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Monarch Cement Co's Piotroski F-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Monarch Cement Co's Piotroski F-Score 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.
*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.
Monarch Cement Co's current Net Income (TTM) was 73.3.
==> 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.
Monarch Cement Co's return on assets of this year was 0.15862176. Monarch Cement Co's return on assets of last year was 0.13331423.
==> This year is higher. ==> Score 1.
Question 4. Quality of Earnings (Accrual)
Compare Cash flow return on assets (2) to return on assets (1)
Monarch Cement Co's gearing of this year was 0. Monarch Cement Co's gearing of last year was 0.
==> 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
Monarch Cement Co's current ratio of this year was 9.33799113. Monarch Cement Co's current ratio of last year was 7.63551611.
==> 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.
Monarch Cement Co's number of shares in issue this year was 3.735. Monarch Cement Co's number of shares in issue last year was 3.757.
==> There is smaller number of shares in issue this year, or the same. ==> Score 1.
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.
Monarch Cement Co's gross margin of this year was 0.38205294. Monarch Cement Co's gross margin of last year was 0.37268247.
==> 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
Monarch Cement Co's asset turnover of this year was 0.560589. Monarch Cement Co's asset turnover of last year was 0.65670844.
==> Last year's asset turnover is higher ==> Score 0.
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Good or high score = 7, 8, 9
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Monarch Cement Co has an F-score of 8. It is a good or high score, which usually indicates a very healthy situation.
Monarch Cement Co (MCEM) has a Piotroski F-Score of 8 as of Jul. 12, 2026. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on Monarch Cement Co and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Monarch Cement Co's Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 4.00 to 9.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Monarch Cement Co ranks #12 out of 394 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 3%.
Is Monarch Cement Co's Piotroski F-Score too high?
Monarch Cement Co's current Piotroski F-Score of 8 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 9.00. The Building Materials industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Monarch Cement Co's value of 8 is 60% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Monarch Cement Co ranks #12 out of 394 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Monarch Cement Co has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Monarch Cement Co's Piotroski F-Score compare to RMIX and PHCI?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Monarch Cement Co ranks #12 out of 394 companies for Piotroski F-Score. This places Monarch Cement Co in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Monarch Cement Co's value of 8 is 60% above this benchmark. Historically, Monarch Cement Co's own Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 4.00 to 9.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.00 vs. the industry median of 5.00, Monarch 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 Piotroski F-Score for a Building Materials company?
The median Piotroski F-Score among Building Materials companies is 5.00, based on 394 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. Monarch Cement Co's current Piotroski F-Score of 8 is 60% 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 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 Monarch Cement Co 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. Monarch Cement Co's current Piotroski F-Score is 8, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 7.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Monarch Cement Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Monarch Cement Co (MCEM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $201.94, compared to a current price of $282.00 — trading 39.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Piotroski F-Score is 8, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 7.00 and 60% above the Building Materials industry median of 5.00. Monarch Cement Co's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Monarch Cement Co (MCEM), the current Piotroski F-Score is 8 as of Jul. 12, 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 Monarch Cement Co (MCEM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Monarch Cement Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $282.00 is trading 39.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $201.94.
GuruFocus considers Monarch Cement Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MCEM:
Piotroski F-Score: 8 (14% above median its 10-year median of 7.00)
GF Value™: $201.94 vs. price of $282.00 (39.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 60% above the Building Materials median (#12 of 394)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MCEM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Monarch Cement Co is principally engaged in the manufacture and sale of Portland cement. The company's subsidiaries together are engaged in the ready-mixed concrete, concrete products, and sundry building materials business. Ready-mixed concrete is manufactured by combining aggregates with Portland cement, water, and chemical admixtures in batch plants. It is then loaded into mixer trucks and mixed in transit to the construction site where it is delivered to the contractor. The company groups its operations into two segments: Cement Business and Ready-Mixed Concrete Business, of which key revenue is derived from the Cement business segment.
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