Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Oman Cement's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Sep. 2022 was ر.ع1.78 Mil. Oman Cement's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Sep. 2022 was ر.ع15.89 Mil. Therefore, Oman Cement's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2022 was 11.22%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Oman Cement's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MUS:OCOI's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Building Materials industry.
Industry Median: 26.155 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
Oman Cement had a gross margin of 11.22% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2022 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Oman Cement was 0.00% per year.
Oman Cement (MUS:OCOI) 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
Oman Cement had a gross margin of 11.22% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2022 => 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.
Oman Cement Gross Margin % Related Terms
Oman Cement Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Oman 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.
For the Building Materials subindustry, Oman 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.
Oman Cement Gross Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Oman Cement's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Oman 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.
Oman Cement (MUS:OCOI) has a Gross Margin % of 11.22% as of Sep. 2022. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Oman Cement and its competitors.
Is Oman Cement's Gross Margin % too high?
Oman Cement's current Gross Margin % is 11.22%. The Building Materials industry median Gross Margin % is 26.16. Oman Cement's value of 11.22% is 57.1% below this industry median. Overall, Oman Cement has a GF Score™ of 39/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Oman Cement's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
Oman Cement's Gross Margin % of 11.22% can be compared against companies in the Building Materials industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.16. Oman Cement's value of 11.22% is 57.1% below 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 Building Materials company?
The median Gross Margin % among Building Materials companies is 26.16, based on 396 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. Oman Cement's current Gross Margin % of 11.22% is 57.1% below 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 Oman Cement and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Oman Cement's current Gross Margin % is 11.22%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Oman Cement stock overvalued right now?
Oman Cement (MUS:OCOI) has a current Gross Margin % of 11.22%. The current Gross Margin % is 11.22% and 57.1% below the Building Materials industry median of 26.16. Oman Cement's overall GF Score™ is 39/100. 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 Oman Cement (MUS:OCOI), the current Gross Margin % is 11.22% as of Sep. 2022. 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.
Oman Cement Co SAOG is an Oman based company engaged in the manufacture and sale of cement and related products. Its product portfolio covers products such as Sulphate resistant Cement, Ordinary portland cement, Moderate sulphate resistant cement and Oil well cement. The company mainly operates in the geographical segment of the Sultanate of Oman and other GCC countries and generates primarily revenue through the sales of cement and its related products.
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