West China CementFRA:WFG1 +5.37%84 Gross Margin % is 19.78% as of Dec. 2025, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 26.49. GuruFocus rates FRA:WFG1 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.14. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 396 Building Materials companies, West China Cement ranks worse than 52.27% on this metric.
West China Cement Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -5.2%.
The historical rank and industry rank for West China Cement's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:WFG1'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 18.19 Med: 26.49 Max: 33.67
Current: 25.53
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of West China Cement was 33.67%. The lowest was 18.19%. And the median was 26.49%.
FRA:WFG1's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 52.27% of 396
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 26.155
vs FRA:WFG1: 25.53
West China Cement had a gross margin of 19.78% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for West China Cement was -5.20% per year.
West China Cement (FRA:WFG1) 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
West China Cement had a gross margin of 19.78% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
West China Cement Gross Margin % Related Terms
West China Cement Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for West China 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.
FRA:WFG1 vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, West China 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.
West China Cement Gross Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, West China Cement's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where West China 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.
West China Cement (FRA:WFG1) has a Gross Margin % of 19.78% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on West China Cement and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 26.49. Over the past decade, West China Cement's Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.19 to 33.67. According to the industry distribution chart, West China Cement ranks #207 out of 396 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 52.3%.
Is West China Cement's Gross Margin % too high?
West China Cement's current Gross Margin % of 19.78% is 25% below median its 10-year median of 26.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.19 to a high of 33.67. The Building Materials industry median Gross Margin % is 26.16. West China Cement's value of 19.78% is 24.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, West China Cement ranks #207 out of 396 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, West China Cement has a GF Score™ of 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does West China Cement's Gross Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, West China Cement ranks #207 out of 396 companies for Gross Margin %. This places West China Cement in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.16. West China Cement's value of 19.78% is 24.4% below this benchmark. Historically, West China Cement's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.19 to 33.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.49 vs. the industry median of 26.16, West China Cement 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. West China Cement's current Gross Margin % of 19.78% is 24.4% 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 West China Cement 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. West China Cement's current Gross Margin % is 19.78%, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 26.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is West China Cement stock overvalued right now?
West China Cement (FRA:WFG1) has a current Gross Margin % of 19.78%. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.14, compared to a current price of €0.16 — trading 12.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 19.78%, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 26.49 and 24.4% below the Building Materials industry median of 26.16. West China Cement's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 8 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 West China Cement (FRA:WFG1), the current Gross Margin % is 19.78% as of Dec. 2025. 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 West China Cement (FRA:WFG1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, West China Cement stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.16 is trading 12.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.14.
Key valuation signals for FRA:WFG1:
Gross Margin %: 19.78% (25% below median its 10-year median of 26.49)
GF Value™: €0.14 vs. price of €0.16 (12.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 24.4% below the Building Materials median (#207 of 396)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:WFG1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
West China Cement Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and sales of cement and cement products in China. The primary use of West China's cement is in the construction of infrastructure projects such as highways, bridges, railways, roads, and residential buildings. It operates in two business segments: The PRC market and Overseas markets. The PRC markets generated the key revenue.
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