Sinai CementCAI:SCEM -1.23%40 Gross Margin % is 41.27% as of Dec. 2024, which is 548% above its 10-year median of 6.37. GuruFocus rates CAI:SCEM with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of E£23.85 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 397 Building Materials companies, Sinai Cement ranks better than 80.1% on this metric.
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
Sinai Cement had a gross margin of 41.27% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 => Durable competitive advantage
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.
Sinai Cement Gross Margin % Related Terms
Sinai Cement Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sinai Cement'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.
Sinai Cement Gross Margin % Chart
Sinai Cement Annual Data
Trend
Dec20
Dec21
Dec22
Dec23
Dec24
Gross Margin %
-29.53
4.10
6.37
21.49
41.27
Sinai Cement Semi-Annual Data
Dec20
Dec21
Dec22
Dec23
Dec24
Gross Margin %
-29.53
4.10
6.37
21.49
41.27
CAI:SCEM vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Sinai Cement'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.
Sinai Cement Gross Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Sinai Cement's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sinai Cement'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.
Sinai Cement (CAI:SCEM) has a Gross Margin % of 41.27% as of Dec. 2024. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Sinai Cement and its competitors. This is 548% above median its historical median of 6.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Sinai Cement ranks #79 out of 397 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 19.9%.
Is Sinai Cement's Gross Margin % too high?
Sinai Cement's current Gross Margin % of 41.27% is 548% above median its 10-year median of 6.37. The Building Materials industry median Gross Margin % is 26.20. Sinai Cement's value of 41.27% is 57.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sinai Cement ranks #79 out of 397 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sinai Cement has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sinai Cement's Gross Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Sinai Cement ranks #79 out of 397 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Sinai Cement in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.20. Sinai Cement's value of 41.27% is 57.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.37 vs. the industry median of 26.20, Sinai 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 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. Sinai Cement's current Gross Margin % of 41.27% is 57.5% 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 Sinai Cement 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. Sinai Cement's current Gross Margin % is 41.27%, which is 548% above median its own 10-year median of 6.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sinai Cement stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sinai Cement (CAI:SCEM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is E£23.85, compared to a current price of E£62.56 — trading 162.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 41.27%, which is 548% above median its 10-year median of 6.37 and 57.5% above the Building Materials industry median of 26.20. Sinai Cement's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 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 Sinai Cement (CAI:SCEM), the current Gross Margin % is 41.27% as of Dec. 2024. 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 Sinai Cement (CAI:SCEM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sinai Cement stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of E£62.56 is trading 162.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of E£23.85.
GuruFocus considers Sinai Cement to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CAI:SCEM:
Gross Margin %: 41.27% (548% above median its 10-year median of 6.37)
GF Value™: E£23.85 vs. price of E£62.56 (162.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 57.5% above the Building Materials median (#79 of 397)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CAI:SCEM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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