LafargeHolcim BangladeshDHA:LHB -0.89%89 Gross Margin % is 23.27% as of Mar. 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 30.06. GuruFocus rates DHA:LHB with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of BDT60.26 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 396 Building Materials companies, LafargeHolcim Bangladesh ranks better than 55.81% on this metric.
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
LafargeHolcim Bangladesh had a gross margin of 23.27% 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.
LafargeHolcim Bangladesh Gross Margin % Related Terms
LafargeHolcim Bangladesh 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.
DHA:LHB vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, LafargeHolcim Bangladesh'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.
LafargeHolcim Bangladesh Gross Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, LafargeHolcim Bangladesh's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LafargeHolcim Bangladesh'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.
LafargeHolcim Bangladesh (DHA:LHB) has a Gross Margin % of 23.27% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on LafargeHolcim Bangladesh and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 30.06. Over the past decade, LafargeHolcim Bangladesh's Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.02 to 36.17. According to the industry distribution chart, LafargeHolcim Bangladesh ranks #175 out of 396 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 44.2%.
Is LafargeHolcim Bangladesh's Gross Margin % too high?
LafargeHolcim Bangladesh's current Gross Margin % of 23.27% is 23% below median its 10-year median of 30.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.02 to a high of 36.17. The Building Materials industry median Gross Margin % is 26.16. LafargeHolcim Bangladesh's value of 23.27% is 11% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LafargeHolcim Bangladesh ranks #175 out of 396 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, LafargeHolcim Bangladesh has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LafargeHolcim Bangladesh's Gross Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, LafargeHolcim Bangladesh ranks #175 out of 396 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts LafargeHolcim Bangladesh in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.16. LafargeHolcim Bangladesh's value of 23.27% is 11% below this benchmark. Historically, LafargeHolcim Bangladesh's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.02 to 36.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.06 vs. the industry median of 26.16, LafargeHolcim Bangladesh has consistently been below 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 26.16, 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. LafargeHolcim Bangladesh's current Gross Margin % of 23.27% is 11% below 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 LafargeHolcim Bangladesh and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LafargeHolcim Bangladesh's current Gross Margin % is 23.27%, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 30.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LafargeHolcim Bangladesh stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LafargeHolcim Bangladesh (DHA:LHB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is BDT60.26, compared to a current price of BDT55.50 — trading 7.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 23.27%, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 30.06 and 11% below the Building Materials industry median of 26.16. LafargeHolcim Bangladesh's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 LafargeHolcim Bangladesh (DHA:LHB), the current Gross Margin % is 23.27% 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 LafargeHolcim Bangladesh (DHA:LHB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LafargeHolcim Bangladesh stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of BDT55.50 is trading 7.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of BDT60.26.
GuruFocus considers LafargeHolcim Bangladesh to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for DHA:LHB:
Gross Margin %: 23.27% (23% below median its 10-year median of 30.06)
GF Value™: BDT60.26 vs. price of BDT55.50 (7.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 11% below the Building Materials median (#175 of 396)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DHA:LHB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LafargeHolcim Bangladesh PLC is a frontline cement producer in Bangladesh. The company is engaged in the manufacturing and marketing cement in the local and international market. It operates a cement manufacturing plant at Chhatak. Company has divided it's operations in two business segments namely, Clinker and cement and Aggregates and derives majority revenue from the Clinker and cement segment.
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