Tanga CementDAR:TCPLC +3.10%33 Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of . 20. GuruFocus rates DAR:TCPLC with a GF Score™ of 33/100. Among 395 Building Materials companies, Tanga Cement ranks worse than 253164.3% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Tanga Cement's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
DAR:TCPLC's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Building Materials industry.
Industry Median: 26.18 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
Tanga Cement had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in . 20 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Tanga Cement was 0.00% per year.
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
Tanga Cement had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in . 20 => No sustainable 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.
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Tanga Cement Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tanga 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.
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DAR:TCPLC vs : Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Tanga 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.
Tanga Cement Gross Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Tanga Cement's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tanga 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.
Tanga Cement (DAR:TCPLC) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of . 20. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Tanga Cement and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Tanga Cement ranks #999999 out of 395 companies in the Building Materials industry.
Is Tanga Cement's Gross Margin % too high?
Tanga Cement's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Tanga Cement ranks #999999 out of 395 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Tanga Cement has a GF Score™ of 33/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tanga Cement's Gross Margin % compare to ?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Tanga Cement ranks #999999 out of 395 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Tanga Cement in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.18. 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 26.18, based on 395 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. 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 Tanga Cement and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tanga Cement's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tanga Cement stock overvalued right now?
Tanga Cement (DAR:TCPLC) has a current Gross Margin % of 0.00%. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Tanga Cement's overall GF Score™ is 33/100. 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 Tanga Cement (DAR:TCPLC), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of . 20. 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.
Tanga Cement PLC formerly Tanga Cement Co Ltd is a supplier of cement in Tanzania. The company is a manufacturer of Simba cement brand products. Its main products include Simba imara-32.5R, Simba bora-42.5N and Simba barbara-32.5N.
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