Maple Leaf Cement FactoryKAR:MLCF +0.38%76 Gross Margin % is 33.09% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 31.23. GuruFocus rates KAR:MLCF with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨55.35 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 395 Building Materials companies, Maple Leaf Cement Factory ranks better than 72.15% on this metric.
Maple Leaf Cement Factory (KAR:MLCF) 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
Maple Leaf Cement Factory had a gross margin of 33.09% 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.
Maple Leaf Cement Factory Gross Margin % Related Terms
Maple Leaf Cement Factory 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.
KAR:MLCF vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Maple Leaf Cement Factory'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.
Maple Leaf Cement Factory Gross Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Maple Leaf Cement Factory's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Maple Leaf Cement Factory'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.
Maple Leaf Cement Factory (KAR:MLCF) has a Gross Margin % of 33.09% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Maple Leaf Cement Factory and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 31.23. Over the past decade, Maple Leaf Cement Factory's Gross Margin % has ranged from 2.11 to 42.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Maple Leaf Cement Factory ranks #110 out of 395 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 27.8%.
Is Maple Leaf Cement Factory's Gross Margin % too high?
Maple Leaf Cement Factory's current Gross Margin % of 33.09% is near median its 10-year median of 31.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.11 to a high of 42.76. The Building Materials industry median Gross Margin % is 26.18. Maple Leaf Cement Factory's value of 33.09% is 26.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Maple Leaf Cement Factory ranks #110 out of 395 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Maple Leaf Cement Factory has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Maple Leaf Cement Factory's Gross Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Maple Leaf Cement Factory ranks #110 out of 395 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Maple Leaf Cement Factory in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.18. Maple Leaf Cement Factory's value of 33.09% is 26.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Maple Leaf Cement Factory's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 2.11 to 42.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 31.23 vs. the industry median of 26.18, Maple Leaf Cement Factory 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. Maple Leaf Cement Factory's current Gross Margin % of 33.09% is 26.4% 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 Maple Leaf Cement Factory 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. Maple Leaf Cement Factory's current Gross Margin % is 33.09%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 31.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Maple Leaf Cement Factory stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maple Leaf Cement Factory (KAR:MLCF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨55.35, compared to a current price of ₨106.91 — trading 93.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 33.09%, which is near median its 10-year median of 31.23 and 26.4% above the Building Materials industry median of 26.18. Maple Leaf Cement Factory's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Maple Leaf Cement Factory (KAR:MLCF), the current Gross Margin % is 33.09% 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 Maple Leaf Cement Factory (KAR:MLCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maple Leaf Cement Factory stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨106.91 is trading 93.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨55.35.
GuruFocus considers Maple Leaf Cement Factory to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:MLCF:
Gross Margin %: 33.09% (near median its 10-year median of 31.23)
GF Value™: ₨55.35 vs. price of ₨106.91 (93.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 26.4% above the Building Materials median (#110 of 395)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:MLCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Maple Leaf Cement Factory Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing and sale of cement. Geographically, it derives majority of its revenue from Asia and has a presence in Africa. Its product offering includes various types of cement such as sulfate resistant cement, low alkali cement, white cement, wall coat cement, and ordinary Portland cement.
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