Anjani Portland CementNSE:APCL +2.42%66 Gross Margin % is 86.41% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 82.10. GuruFocus rates NSE:APCL with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹127.39 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 397 Building Materials companies, Anjani Portland Cement ranks better than 99.5% 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
Anjani Portland Cement had a gross margin of 86.41% 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.
Anjani Portland Cement Gross Margin % Related Terms
Anjani Portland Cement Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Anjani Portland 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.
NSE:APCL vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Anjani Portland 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.
Anjani Portland Cement Gross Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Anjani Portland Cement's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Anjani Portland 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.
Anjani Portland Cement (NSE:APCL) has a Gross Margin % of 86.41% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Anjani Portland Cement and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 82.10. Over the past decade, Anjani Portland Cement's Gross Margin % has ranged from 73.79 to 86.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Anjani Portland Cement ranks #2 out of 397 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 0.5%.
Is Anjani Portland Cement's Gross Margin % too high?
Anjani Portland Cement's current Gross Margin % of 86.41% is near median its 10-year median of 82.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 73.79 to a high of 86.78. The Building Materials industry median Gross Margin % is 26.20. Anjani Portland Cement's value of 86.41% is 229.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Anjani Portland Cement ranks #2 out of 397 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Anjani Portland Cement has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Anjani Portland Cement's Gross Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Anjani Portland Cement ranks #2 out of 397 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Anjani Portland Cement in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.20. Anjani Portland Cement's value of 86.41% is 229.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Anjani Portland Cement's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 73.79 to 86.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 82.10 vs. the industry median of 26.20, Anjani Portland Cement 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. Anjani Portland Cement's current Gross Margin % of 86.41% is 229.8% 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 Anjani Portland Cement 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. Anjani Portland Cement's current Gross Margin % is 86.41%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 82.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Anjani Portland Cement stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Anjani Portland Cement (NSE:APCL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹127.39, compared to a current price of ₹109.68 — trading 13.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 86.41%, which is near median its 10-year median of 82.10 and 229.8% above the Building Materials industry median of 26.20. Anjani Portland Cement's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 4 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 Anjani Portland Cement (NSE:APCL), the current Gross Margin % is 86.41% 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 Anjani Portland Cement (NSE:APCL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Anjani Portland Cement stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹109.68 is trading 13.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹127.39.
GuruFocus considers Anjani Portland Cement to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:APCL:
Gross Margin %: 86.41% (near median its 10-year median of 82.10)
GF Value™: ₹127.39 vs. price of ₹109.68 (13.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 229.8% above the Building Materials median (#2 of 397)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:APCL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Anjani Portland Cement Ltd is an Indian company engaged in manufacturing and trading cement, with a manufacturing plant in Chintalapalem, Suryapeta District, Telangana. Its operating segments include Cement Manufacturing and Power Generation. The product portfolio includes Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) 53 Grade and 43 Grade, Portland Pozzolana Cement (PPC), and Rapid Hardening Portland Cement (RHPC), with maximum revenue generated from the Cement segment. The company produces high-quality, premium cement.
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