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Kohat Cement CoKAR:KOHC -0.48%94 Gross Margin % is 34.80% as of Mar. 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 29.49. GuruFocus rates KAR:KOHC with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨66.64 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 397 Building Materials companies, Kohat Cement Co ranks better than 67.51% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kohat Cement Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:KOHC'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.22 Med: 29.49 Max: 46.34
Current: 33.06
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Kohat Cement Co was 46.34%. The lowest was -0.22%. And the median was 29.49%.
KAR:KOHC's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 67.51% of 397
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 26.2
vs KAR:KOHC: 33.06
Kohat Cement Co had a gross margin of 34.80% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Kohat Cement Co was 0.00% per year.
Kohat Cement Co (KAR:KOHC) 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
Kohat Cement Co had a gross margin of 34.80% 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.
Kohat Cement Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Kohat Cement Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kohat 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:KOHC vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Kohat 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.
Kohat Cement Co Gross Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Kohat Cement Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kohat 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.
Kohat Cement Co (KAR:KOHC) has a Gross Margin % of 34.80% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Kohat Cement Co and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 29.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Kohat Cement Co ranks #129 out of 397 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 32.5%.
Is Kohat Cement Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Kohat Cement Co's current Gross Margin % of 34.80% is 18% above median its 10-year median of 29.49. The Building Materials industry median Gross Margin % is 26.20. Kohat Cement Co's value of 34.80% is 32.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kohat Cement Co ranks #129 out of 397 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kohat Cement Co has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kohat Cement Co's Gross Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Kohat Cement Co ranks #129 out of 397 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Kohat Cement Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.20. Kohat Cement Co's value of 34.80% is 32.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 29.49 vs. the industry median of 26.20, Kohat 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 26.20, 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. Kohat Cement Co's current Gross Margin % of 34.80% is 32.8% 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 Kohat Cement Co 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. Kohat Cement Co's current Gross Margin % is 34.80%, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 29.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kohat Cement Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kohat Cement Co (KAR:KOHC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨66.64, compared to a current price of ₨90.00 — trading 35.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 34.80%, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 29.49 and 32.8% above the Building Materials industry median of 26.20. Kohat Cement Co's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Kohat Cement Co (KAR:KOHC), the current Gross Margin % is 34.80% 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 Kohat Cement Co (KAR:KOHC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kohat Cement Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨90.00 is trading 35.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨66.64.
GuruFocus considers Kohat Cement Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:KOHC:
Gross Margin %: 34.80% (18% above median its 10-year median of 29.49)
GF Value™: ₨66.64 vs. price of ₨90.00 (35.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 32.8% above the Building Materials median (#129 of 397)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:KOHC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kohat Cement Co Ltd is a cement manufacturing company in Pakistan. It offers white and grey cement under Kohat cement and Kohat super white brand name respectively. Its products comprise of Grey Cement and White Cement. The business activity of the organization is operated through the geographical area of Pakistan and Afghanistan and maximum of the income is derived from the region of Pakistan.
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