National Cement Co PSCDFM:NCC 68 Gross Margin % is 29.32% as of Mar. 2026, which is 41786% above its 10-year median of 0.07. GuruFocus rates DFM:NCC with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of د.إ4.42 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 397 Building Materials companies, National Cement Co PSC ranks worse than 59.7% on this metric.
DFM:NCC's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 59.7% of 397
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 26.2
vs DFM:NCC: 22.45
National Cement Co PSC had a gross margin of 29.32% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for National Cement Co PSC was 0.00% per year.
National Cement Co PSC (DFM:NCC) 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
National Cement Co PSC had a gross margin of 29.32% 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.
National Cement Co PSC Gross Margin % Related Terms
National Cement Co PSC Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for National Cement Co PSC'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.
DFM:NCC vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, National Cement Co PSC'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.
National Cement Co PSC Gross Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, National Cement Co PSC's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where National Cement Co PSC'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.
National Cement Co PSC (DFM:NCC) has a Gross Margin % of 29.32% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on National Cement Co PSC and its competitors. This is 41786% above median its historical median of 0.07. According to the industry distribution chart, National Cement Co PSC ranks #237 out of 397 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 59.7%.
Is National Cement Co PSC's Gross Margin % too high?
National Cement Co PSC's current Gross Margin % of 29.32% is 41786% above median its 10-year median of 0.07. The Building Materials industry median Gross Margin % is 26.20. National Cement Co PSC's value of 29.32% is 11.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National Cement Co PSC ranks #237 out of 397 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, National Cement Co PSC has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Cement Co PSC's Gross Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, National Cement Co PSC ranks #237 out of 397 companies for Gross Margin %. This places National Cement Co PSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.20. National Cement Co PSC's value of 29.32% is 11.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.07 vs. the industry median of 26.20, National Cement Co PSC 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. National Cement Co PSC's current Gross Margin % of 29.32% is 11.9% 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 National Cement Co PSC 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. National Cement Co PSC's current Gross Margin % is 29.32%, which is 41786% above median its own 10-year median of 0.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Cement Co PSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Cement Co PSC (DFM:NCC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is د.إ4.42, compared to a current price of د.إ4.22 — trading 4.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 29.32%, which is 41786% above median its 10-year median of 0.07 and 11.9% above the Building Materials industry median of 26.20. National Cement Co PSC's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 6 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 National Cement Co PSC (DFM:NCC), the current Gross Margin % is 29.32% 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 National Cement Co PSC (DFM:NCC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Cement Co PSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of د.إ4.22 is trading 4.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of د.إ4.42.
GuruFocus considers National Cement Co PSC to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for DFM:NCC:
Gross Margin %: 29.32% (41786% above median its 10-year median of 0.07)
GF Value™: د.إ4.42 vs. price of د.إ4.22 (4.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 11.9% above the Building Materials median (#237 of 397)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DFM:NCC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
National Cement Co PSC is a UAE-based company that manufactures cement and gypsum products. Its product portfolio includes Ordinary Portland Cement, High Sulphate Resisting Portland Cement, Moderate Sulphate Resisting Portland Cement, Portland Blast Furnace Cement, High Slag Portland Blast Cement, and White Aggregates. The company serves the UAE and GCC markets with its array of branded cement products. It is involved in the manufacturing and supply of Cement and clinker in the United Arab Emirates and the region.
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