The historical rank and industry rank for Gulf Cement Co PSC's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ADX:GCEM'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -16.44 Med: -1.99 Max: 32.35
Current: 32.35
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Gulf Cement Co PSC was 32.35%. The lowest was -16.44%. And the median was -1.99%.
ADX:GCEM's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 64.99% of 397
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 26.2
vs ADX:GCEM: 32.35
Gulf Cement Co PSC had a gross margin of 39.51% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Gulf Cement Co PSC was 0.00% per year.
Gulf Cement Co PSC (ADX:GCEM) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Gulf Cement Co PSC had a gross margin of 39.51% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Gulf Cement Co PSC Gross Margin % Related Terms
Gulf Cement Co PSC Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gulf Cement Co PSC's Gross 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.
ADX:GCEM vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Gulf Cement Co PSC's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross 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.
Gulf Cement Co PSC Gross Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Gulf Cement Co PSC's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gulf Cement Co PSC's Gross 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Gulf Cement Co PSC (ADX:GCEM) has a Gross Margin % of 39.51% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Gulf Cement Co PSC and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Gulf Cement Co PSC ranks #139 out of 397 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 35%.
Is Gulf Cement Co PSC's Gross Margin % too high?
Gulf Cement Co PSC's current Gross Margin % is 39.51%. The Building Materials industry median Gross Margin % is 26.20. Gulf Cement Co PSC's value of 39.51% is 50.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gulf Cement Co PSC ranks #139 out of 397 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Gulf Cement Co PSC has a GF Score™ of 29/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gulf Cement Co PSC's Gross Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Gulf Cement Co PSC ranks #139 out of 397 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Gulf Cement Co PSC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.20. Gulf Cement Co PSC's value of 39.51% is 50.8% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Margin % for a Building Materials company?
The median Gross Margin % among Building Materials companies is 26.20, based on 397 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Gulf Cement Co PSC's current Gross Margin % of 39.51% is 50.8% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Gulf Cement Co PSC and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gulf Cement Co PSC's current Gross Margin % is 39.51%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gulf Cement Co PSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gulf Cement Co PSC (ADX:GCEM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is د.إ0.70, compared to a current price of د.إ1.04 — trading 48.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 39.51% and 50.8% above the Building Materials industry median of 26.20. Gulf Cement Co PSC's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Gulf Cement Co PSC (ADX:GCEM), the current Gross Margin % is 39.51% 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 Gulf Cement Co PSC (ADX:GCEM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gulf Cement Co PSC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of د.إ1.04 is trading 48.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of د.إ0.70.
GuruFocus considers Gulf Cement Co PSC to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ADX:GCEM:
Gross Margin %: 39.51%
GF Value™: د.إ0.70 vs. price of د.إ1.04 (48.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 50.8% above the Building Materials median (#139 of 397)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ADX:GCEM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gulf Cement Co PSC operates as a cement producer that serves customers located in the UAE and the Arab Gulf Zone. Its product offerings include a variety of cements such as Sulphate Resisting Portland Cement, Ordinary Portland Cement, Moderate Sulphate Resisting Portland Cement, and Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag, among others. The company has two operating segments, including Manufacturing of all types of cements, and Investments in marketable equity securities, deposits with banks, and investment properties. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Manufacturing segment. Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from its business within the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
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