Corporacion MoctezumaB de CVCMZOF +14.76%87 Gross Margin % is 67.45% as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 59.71. GuruFocus rates CMZOF with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.23 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 398 Building Materials companies, Corporacion MoctezumaB de CV ranks better than 91.96% on this metric.
Corporacion MoctezumaB de CV (OTCPK:CMZOF) 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
Corporacion MoctezumaB de CV had a gross margin of 67.45% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Corporacion MoctezumaB de CV Gross Margin % Related Terms
Corporacion MoctezumaB de CV Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
For the Building Materials subindustry, Corporacion MoctezumaB de CV'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.
Corporacion MoctezumaB de CV Gross Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Corporacion MoctezumaB de CV's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Corporacion MoctezumaB de CV'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.
Corporacion MoctezumaB de CV (CMZOF) has a Gross Margin % of 67.45% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Corporacion MoctezumaB de CV and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 59.71. Over the past decade, Corporacion MoctezumaB de CV's Gross Margin % has ranged from 46.96 to 65.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Corporacion MoctezumaB de CV ranks #32 out of 398 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 8%.
Is Corporacion MoctezumaB de CV's Gross Margin % too high?
Corporacion MoctezumaB de CV's current Gross Margin % of 67.45% is 13% above median its 10-year median of 59.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 46.96 to a high of 65.15. The Building Materials industry median Gross Margin % is 26.19. Corporacion MoctezumaB de CV's value of 67.45% is 157.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Corporacion MoctezumaB de CV ranks #32 out of 398 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Corporacion MoctezumaB de CV has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Corporacion MoctezumaB de CV's Gross Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Corporacion MoctezumaB de CV ranks #32 out of 398 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Corporacion MoctezumaB de CV in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.19. Corporacion MoctezumaB de CV's value of 67.45% is 157.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Corporacion MoctezumaB de CV's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 46.96 to 65.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 59.71 vs. the industry median of 26.19, Corporacion MoctezumaB de CV 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 398 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. Corporacion MoctezumaB de CV's current Gross Margin % of 67.45% is 157.5% 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 Corporacion MoctezumaB de CV 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. Corporacion MoctezumaB de CV's current Gross Margin % is 67.45%, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 59.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Corporacion MoctezumaB de CV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Corporacion MoctezumaB de CV (CMZOF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.23, compared to a current price of $5.21 — trading 61.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 67.45%, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 59.71 and 157.5% above the Building Materials industry median of 26.19. Corporacion MoctezumaB de CV's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 2 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 Corporacion MoctezumaB de CV (CMZOF), the current Gross Margin % is 67.45% 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 Corporacion MoctezumaB de CV (CMZOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Corporacion MoctezumaB de CV stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $5.21 is trading 61.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.23.
GuruFocus considers Corporacion MoctezumaB de CV to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CMZOF:
Gross Margin %: 67.45% (13% above median its 10-year median of 59.71)
GF Value™: $3.23 vs. price of $5.21 (61.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 157.5% above the Building Materials median (#32 of 398)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CMZOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Corporacion Moctezuma SAB de CV is a Mexico-based company which is engaged in the production and sale of cement and ready-mix concrete. The product portfolio of the includes of compound Portland cements, white cement and mortar and others.
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