CemexB de CVCX -1.11%73 Gross Margin % is 32.84% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 33.30. GuruFocus rates CX with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.57 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 398 Building Materials companies, CemexB de CV ranks better than 67.59% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for CemexB de CV's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CX'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 30.5 Med: 33.3 Max: 35.89
Current: 33.27
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of CemexB de CV was 35.89%. The lowest was 30.50%. And the median was 33.30%.
CX's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 67.59% of 398
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 26.19
vs CX: 33.27
CemexB de CV had a gross margin of 32.84% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for CemexB de CV was 1.00% per year.
CemexB de CV (NYSE:CX) 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
CemexB de CV had a gross margin of 32.84% 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.
CemexB de CV Gross Margin % Related Terms
CemexB de CV Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CemexB de CV'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.
For the Building Materials subindustry, CemexB 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.
CemexB de CV Gross Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, CemexB de CV's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CemexB 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.
CemexB de CV (CX) has a Gross Margin % of 32.84% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on CemexB de CV and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 33.30. Over the past decade, CemexB de CV's Gross Margin % has ranged from 30.50 to 35.89. According to the industry distribution chart, CemexB de CV ranks #129 out of 398 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 32.4%.
Is CemexB de CV's Gross Margin % too high?
CemexB de CV's current Gross Margin % of 32.84% is near median its 10-year median of 33.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 30.50 to a high of 35.89. The Building Materials industry median Gross Margin % is 26.19. CemexB de CV's value of 32.84% is 25.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CemexB de CV ranks #129 out of 398 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, CemexB de CV has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CemexB de CV's Gross Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, CemexB de CV ranks #129 out of 398 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts CemexB de CV in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.19. CemexB de CV's value of 32.84% is 25.4% above this benchmark. Historically, CemexB de CV's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 30.50 to 35.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 33.30 vs. the industry median of 26.19, CemexB 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. CemexB de CV's current Gross Margin % of 32.84% is 25.4% 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 CemexB 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. CemexB de CV's current Gross Margin % is 32.84%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 33.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CemexB de CV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CemexB de CV (CX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.57, compared to a current price of $12.03 — trading 58.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 32.84%, which is near median its 10-year median of 33.30 and 25.4% above the Building Materials industry median of 26.19. CemexB de CV's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 10 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 CemexB de CV (CX), the current Gross Margin % is 32.84% 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 CemexB de CV (CX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CemexB de CV stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $12.03 is trading 58.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.57.
GuruFocus considers CemexB de CV to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CX:
Gross Margin %: 32.84% (near median its 10-year median of 33.30)
GF Value™: $7.57 vs. price of $12.03 (58.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 25.4% above the Building Materials median (#129 of 398)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cemex SAB de CV is a ready-mix concrete company that mainly engaged in activities that are oriented to the construction industry, mainly through the production, marketing, sale, and distribution of cement, ready-mix concrete, aggregates, urbanization solutions, and other construction materials and also provide related services and reliable construction-related services to customers and communities and maintain business relationships in more than 60 countries throughout the world. The company operates in different parts of the world, with operations in Mexico, the United States, the EMEA region and the SCA&C region.
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