Bestway Cement CoKAR:BWCL 73 Gross Margin % is 28.47% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 31.45. GuruFocus rates KAR:BWCL with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨322.51 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 395 Building Materials companies, Bestway Cement Co ranks better than 59.75% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bestway Cement Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:BWCL'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.01 Med: 31.45 Max: 46.25
Current: 29.69
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Bestway Cement Co was 46.25%. The lowest was 3.01%. And the median was 31.45%.
KAR:BWCL's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 59.75% of 395
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 26.18
vs KAR:BWCL: 29.69
Bestway Cement Co had a gross margin of 28.47% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Bestway Cement Co was 42.40% per year.
Bestway Cement Co (KAR:BWCL) 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
Bestway Cement Co had a gross margin of 28.47% 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.
Bestway Cement Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Bestway Cement Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bestway Cement Co'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.
KAR:BWCL vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Bestway Cement Co'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.
Bestway Cement Co Gross Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Bestway Cement Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bestway Cement Co'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.
Bestway Cement Co (KAR:BWCL) has a Gross Margin % of 28.47% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Bestway Cement Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 31.45. Over the past decade, Bestway Cement Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 3.01 to 46.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Bestway Cement Co ranks #159 out of 395 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 40.3%.
Is Bestway Cement Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Bestway Cement Co's current Gross Margin % of 28.47% is near median its 10-year median of 31.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.01 to a high of 46.25. The Building Materials industry median Gross Margin % is 26.18. Bestway Cement Co's value of 28.47% is 8.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bestway Cement Co ranks #159 out of 395 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Bestway Cement Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bestway Cement Co's Gross Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Bestway Cement Co ranks #159 out of 395 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Bestway Cement Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.18. Bestway Cement Co's value of 28.47% is 8.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Bestway Cement Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 3.01 to 46.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 31.45 vs. the industry median of 26.18, Bestway Cement Co 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 26.18, 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. Bestway Cement Co's current Gross Margin % of 28.47% is 8.7% 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 Bestway Cement Co 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. Bestway Cement Co's current Gross Margin % is 28.47%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 31.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bestway Cement Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bestway Cement Co (KAR:BWCL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨322.51, compared to a current price of ₨477.04 — trading 47.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 28.47%, which is near median its 10-year median of 31.45 and 8.7% above the Building Materials industry median of 26.18. Bestway Cement Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 5 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 Bestway Cement Co (KAR:BWCL), the current Gross Margin % is 28.47% 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 Bestway Cement Co (KAR:BWCL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bestway Cement Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨477.04 is trading 47.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨322.51.
GuruFocus considers Bestway Cement Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:BWCL:
Gross Margin %: 28.47% (near median its 10-year median of 31.45)
GF Value™: ₨322.51 vs. price of ₨477.04 (47.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 8.7% above the Building Materials median (#159 of 395)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:BWCL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bestway Cement Co Ltd is engaged in the production and sale of cement in the local and export market. Its products include Bestway, Pakcem, Stallion, Ecocem, Low Alkali Cement, and others. The company operates in Pakistan and also export to other countries. Geographically, the majority of the revenue is generated from Pakistan.
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