The historical rank and industry rank for Al Maha Ceramics CoOC's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MUS:AMCI's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Construction industry.
Industry Median: 20.705 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
Al Maha Ceramics CoOC had a gross margin of 33.69% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2018 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Al Maha Ceramics CoOC was 0.00% per year.
Al Maha Ceramics CoOC (MUS:AMCI) 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
Al Maha Ceramics CoOC had a gross margin of 33.69% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2018 => 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.
Al Maha Ceramics CoOC Gross Margin % Related Terms
Al Maha Ceramics CoOC Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Al Maha Ceramics CoOC'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.
Al Maha Ceramics CoOC Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Al Maha Ceramics CoOC'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.
Al Maha Ceramics CoOC Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Al Maha Ceramics CoOC's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Al Maha Ceramics CoOC'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.
Al Maha Ceramics CoOC (MUS:AMCI) has a Gross Margin % of 33.69% as of Mar. 2018. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Al Maha Ceramics CoOC and its competitors.
Is Al Maha Ceramics CoOC's Gross Margin % too high?
Al Maha Ceramics CoOC's current Gross Margin % is 33.69%. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.71. Al Maha Ceramics CoOC's value of 33.69% is 62.7% above this industry median.
How does Al Maha Ceramics CoOC's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
Al Maha Ceramics CoOC's Gross Margin % of 33.69% can be compared against companies in the Construction industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.71. Al Maha Ceramics CoOC's value of 33.69% is 62.7% above this benchmark. 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 Construction company?
The median Gross Margin % among Construction companies is 20.71, based on 1,724 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. Al Maha Ceramics CoOC's current Gross Margin % of 33.69% is 62.7% 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 Al Maha Ceramics CoOC and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Al Maha Ceramics CoOC's current Gross Margin % is 33.69%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Al Maha Ceramics CoOC stock overvalued right now?
Al Maha Ceramics CoOC (MUS:AMCI) has a current Gross Margin % of 33.69%. The current Gross Margin % is 33.69% and 62.7% above the Construction industry median of 20.71. 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 Al Maha Ceramics CoOC (MUS:AMCI), the current Gross Margin % is 33.69% as of Mar. 2018. 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.
Al Maha Ceramics Co SAOC is a ceramic tile producing company in Oman. Its product offerings include ceramic tiles, glazed wall, floor tiles, border and highlighter tiles in a variety of designs and shades. The company also exports its products to the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Africa, and South Asia.
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