Cementos PacasmayoALIM:CPAC 62 Gross Margin % is 42.18% as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 36.10. GuruFocus rates LIM:CPAC with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.84 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 397 Building Materials companies, Cementos PacasmayoA ranks better than 77.58% 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
Cementos PacasmayoA had a gross margin of 42.18% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable 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.
Cementos PacasmayoA Gross Margin % Related Terms
Cementos PacasmayoA Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cementos PacasmayoA'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.
LIM:CPAC vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Cementos PacasmayoA'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.
Cementos PacasmayoA Gross Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Cementos PacasmayoA's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cementos PacasmayoA'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.
Cementos PacasmayoA (LIM:CPAC) has a Gross Margin % of 42.18% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Cementos PacasmayoA and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 36.10. Over the past decade, Cementos PacasmayoA's Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.87 to 40.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Cementos PacasmayoA ranks #89 out of 397 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 22.4%.
Is Cementos PacasmayoA's Gross Margin % too high?
Cementos PacasmayoA's current Gross Margin % of 42.18% is 17% above median its 10-year median of 36.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 28.87 to a high of 40.44. The Building Materials industry median Gross Margin % is 26.20. Cementos PacasmayoA's value of 42.18% is 61% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cementos PacasmayoA ranks #89 out of 397 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cementos PacasmayoA has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cementos PacasmayoA's Gross Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Cementos PacasmayoA ranks #89 out of 397 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Cementos PacasmayoA in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.20. Cementos PacasmayoA's value of 42.18% is 61% above this benchmark. Historically, Cementos PacasmayoA's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.87 to 40.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 36.10 vs. the industry median of 26.20, Cementos PacasmayoA 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. Cementos PacasmayoA's current Gross Margin % of 42.18% is 61% 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 Cementos PacasmayoA 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. Cementos PacasmayoA's current Gross Margin % is 42.18%, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 36.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cementos PacasmayoA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cementos PacasmayoA (LIM:CPAC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.84, compared to a current price of $11.92 — trading 74.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 42.18%, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 36.10 and 61% above the Building Materials industry median of 26.20. Cementos PacasmayoA's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Cementos PacasmayoA (LIM:CPAC), the current Gross Margin % is 42.18% 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 Cementos PacasmayoA (LIM:CPAC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cementos PacasmayoA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $11.92 is trading 74.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.84.
GuruFocus considers Cementos PacasmayoA to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LIM:CPAC:
Gross Margin %: 42.18% (17% above median its 10-year median of 36.10)
GF Value™: $6.84 vs. price of $11.92 (74.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 61% above the Building Materials median (#89 of 397)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LIM:CPAC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cementos Pacasmayo SAA is a Peruvian cement company, and only cement manufacturer serving in the northern region of Peru. It produce, distribute and sell cement and cement-related materials, such as precast products and ready-mix concrete. Its products are mainly used in construction, which has been one of the fastest growing segments of the Peruvian economy in recent years. It also produce and sell quicklime for use in mining operations. It also provide transportation services. It has three operating segments cement, concrete, mortar, pavement and precast; quicklime; and sales of construction supplies. The majority of profit comes from Cement segment. Peru's cement production is into three regions northern region, central region, including Lima's metropolitan area, and southern region.
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