Lafarge AfricaNSA:WAPCO 78 Gross Margin % is 61.36% as of Mar. 2026, which is 28% above its 10-year median of 47.93. GuruFocus rates NSA:WAPCO with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of ₦127.00 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 395 Building Materials companies, Lafarge Africa ranks better than 89.62% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lafarge Africa's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSA:WAPCO'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.37 Med: 47.93 Max: 60.71
Current: 60.71
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Lafarge Africa was 60.71%. The lowest was 16.37%. And the median was 47.93%.
NSA:WAPCO's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 89.62% of 395
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 26.18
vs NSA:WAPCO: 60.71
Lafarge Africa had a gross margin of 61.36% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Lafarge Africa was 3.10% per year.
Lafarge Africa (NSA:WAPCO) 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
Lafarge Africa had a gross margin of 61.36% 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.
Lafarge Africa Gross Margin % Related Terms
Lafarge Africa Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lafarge Africa'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.
NSA:WAPCO vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Lafarge Africa'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.
Lafarge Africa Gross Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Lafarge Africa's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lafarge Africa'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.
Lafarge Africa (NSA:WAPCO) has a Gross Margin % of 61.36% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Lafarge Africa and its competitors. This is 28% above median its historical median of 47.93. Over the past decade, Lafarge Africa's Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.37 to 60.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Lafarge Africa ranks #41 out of 395 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 10.4%.
Is Lafarge Africa's Gross Margin % too high?
Lafarge Africa's current Gross Margin % of 61.36% is 28% above median its 10-year median of 47.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.37 to a high of 60.71. The Building Materials industry median Gross Margin % is 26.18. Lafarge Africa's value of 61.36% is 134.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lafarge Africa ranks #41 out of 395 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lafarge Africa has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lafarge Africa's Gross Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Lafarge Africa ranks #41 out of 395 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Lafarge Africa in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.18. Lafarge Africa's value of 61.36% is 134.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Lafarge Africa's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.37 to 60.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 47.93 vs. the industry median of 26.18, Lafarge Africa 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. Lafarge Africa's current Gross Margin % of 61.36% is 134.4% 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 Lafarge Africa 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. Lafarge Africa's current Gross Margin % is 61.36%, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 47.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lafarge Africa stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lafarge Africa (NSA:WAPCO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₦127.00, compared to a current price of ₦310.00 — trading 144.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 61.36%, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 47.93 and 134.4% above the Building Materials industry median of 26.18. Lafarge Africa's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 5 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 Lafarge Africa (NSA:WAPCO), the current Gross Margin % is 61.36% 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 Lafarge Africa (NSA:WAPCO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lafarge Africa stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₦310.00 is trading 144.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₦127.00.
GuruFocus considers Lafarge Africa to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSA:WAPCO:
Gross Margin %: 61.36% (28% above median its 10-year median of 47.93)
GF Value™: ₦127.00 vs. price of ₦310.00 (144.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 134.4% above the Building Materials median (#41 of 395)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSA:WAPCO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lafarge Africa PLC through its subsidiaries is engaged in manufacturing and marketing of cement, concrete, and aggregates products, including the provision of building solutions. The brands in products portfolio of the company includes ECOPlanet Unicem, Elephant cement, ThermoSet, Watershield, Powermax, and Supaset cement among others. It has two segments Cement & Readymix products. The majority of the revenue is generated from the cement segment.
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