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South Valley CementCAI:SVCE +0.53%68 Gross Margin % is 30.39% as of Dec. 2025, which is 710% above its 10-year median of 3.75. GuruFocus rates CAI:SVCE with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of E£8.73 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 396 Building Materials companies, South Valley Cement ranks worse than 81.57% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for South Valley Cement's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CAI:SVCE'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -45.87 Med: 3.75 Max: 21.22
Current: 13.94
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of South Valley Cement was 21.22%. The lowest was -45.87%. And the median was 3.75%.
CAI:SVCE's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 81.57% of 396
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 26.19
vs CAI:SVCE: 13.94
South Valley Cement had a gross margin of 30.39% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for South Valley Cement was 0.00% per year.
South Valley Cement (CAI:SVCE) 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
South Valley Cement had a gross margin of 30.39% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
South Valley Cement Gross Margin % Related Terms
South Valley Cement Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for South Valley 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.
CAI:SVCE vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, South Valley 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.
South Valley Cement Gross Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, South Valley Cement's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where South Valley 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.
South Valley Cement (CAI:SVCE) has a Gross Margin % of 30.39% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on South Valley Cement and its competitors. This is 710% above median its historical median of 3.75. According to the industry distribution chart, South Valley Cement ranks #323 out of 396 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 81.6%.
Is South Valley Cement's Gross Margin % too high?
South Valley Cement's current Gross Margin % of 30.39% is 710% above median its 10-year median of 3.75. The Building Materials industry median Gross Margin % is 26.19. South Valley Cement's value of 30.39% is 16% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, South Valley Cement ranks #323 out of 396 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, South Valley Cement has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does South Valley Cement's Gross Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, South Valley Cement ranks #323 out of 396 companies for Gross Margin %. This places South Valley Cement in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.19. South Valley Cement's value of 30.39% is 16% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.75 vs. the industry median of 26.19, South Valley 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 26.19, based on 396 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. South Valley Cement's current Gross Margin % of 30.39% is 16% 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 South Valley Cement and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. South Valley Cement's current Gross Margin % is 30.39%, which is 710% above median its own 10-year median of 3.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is South Valley Cement stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, South Valley Cement (CAI:SVCE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is E£8.73, compared to a current price of E£9.40 — trading 7.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 30.39%, which is 710% above median its 10-year median of 3.75 and 16% above the Building Materials industry median of 26.19. South Valley Cement's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 5 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 South Valley Cement (CAI:SVCE), the current Gross Margin % is 30.39% as of Dec. 2025. 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 South Valley Cement (CAI:SVCE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, South Valley Cement stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of E£9.40 is trading 7.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of E£8.73.
GuruFocus considers South Valley Cement to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CAI:SVCE:
Gross Margin %: 30.39% (710% above median its 10-year median of 3.75)
GF Value™: E£8.73 vs. price of E£9.40 (7.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 16% above the Building Materials median (#323 of 396)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CAI:SVCE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
South Valley Cement manufactures cement and related building materials. Its products include Portland cement clinker, Portland ordinary cement, and Ready-mix concrete. Portland cement clinker is made by heating, in a kiln, a homogeneous mixture of raw materials to a sintering temperature. Portland Ordinary Cement Portland cement is the most common type of cement in general use around the world, as it is a basic ingredient of concrete, mortar, stucco and most non-specialty grout. Ready Mix Concrete Ready-mix concrete is a type of concrete that is manufactured in a factory or batching plant, according to a set recipe, and then delivered to a worksite, by truck-mounted transit mixers.
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