Chilanga CementLUS:CHIL 17 Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of . 20. GuruFocus rates LUS:CHIL with a GF Score™ of 17/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 395 Building Materials companies, Chilanga Cement ranks worse than 253164.3% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chilanga Cement's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LUS:CHIL's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Building Materials industry.
Industry Median: 26.18 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
Chilanga Cement had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in . 20 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Chilanga Cement was 0.00% per year.
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
Chilanga Cement had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in . 20 => 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.
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Chilanga Cement Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chilanga 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.
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LUS:CHIL vs : Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Chilanga 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.
Chilanga Cement Gross Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Chilanga Cement's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chilanga 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.
Chilanga Cement (LUS:CHIL) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of . 20. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Chilanga Cement and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Chilanga Cement ranks #999999 out of 395 companies in the Building Materials industry.
Is Chilanga Cement's Gross Margin % too high?
Chilanga Cement's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Chilanga Cement ranks #999999 out of 395 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Chilanga Cement has a GF Score™ of 17/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chilanga Cement's Gross Margin % compare to ?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Chilanga Cement ranks #999999 out of 395 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Chilanga Cement in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.18. 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. 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 Chilanga Cement 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. Chilanga Cement's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chilanga Cement stock overvalued right now?
Chilanga Cement (LUS:CHIL) has a current Gross Margin % of 0.00%. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Chilanga Cement's overall GF Score™ is 17/100 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 Chilanga Cement (LUS:CHIL), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of . 20. 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.
Chilanga Cement PLC is mainly engaged in the manufacturing and supply of cement and other building materials. Its products and solutions are Mphamvu 32.5N, SupaSet 42.5R - Fast setting, Powerplus 42.5N - Special Projects, PowerBuild 42.5R - Mass Concrete Application, Supablock 42.5N - For Quality Block and Bricks, and PawaLime - Quick Lime. The group pursues integrated development along the whole industry chain, covering cement, concrete, aggregates, environmental protection, equipment manufacturing & engineering, and new building materials.
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