Orient CementNSE:ORIENTCEM -0.10%67 Gross Margin % is 70.89% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 68.97. GuruFocus rates NSE:ORIENTCEM with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹214.93 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 395 Building Materials companies, Orient Cement ranks better than 95.7% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Orient Cement's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:ORIENTCEM'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 52.1 Med: 68.97 Max: 84.37
Current: 76.09
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Orient Cement was 84.37%. The lowest was 52.10%. And the median was 68.97%.
NSE:ORIENTCEM's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 95.7% of 395
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 26.18
vs NSE:ORIENTCEM: 76.09
Orient Cement had a gross margin of 70.89% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Orient Cement was 1.80% 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
Orient Cement had a gross margin of 70.89% 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.
Orient Cement Gross Margin % Related Terms
Orient Cement Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Orient 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:ORIENTCEM vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Orient 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.
Orient Cement Gross Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Orient Cement's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Orient 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.
Orient Cement (NSE:ORIENTCEM) has a Gross Margin % of 70.89% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Orient Cement and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 68.97. Over the past decade, Orient Cement's Gross Margin % has ranged from 52.10 to 84.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Orient Cement ranks #17 out of 395 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 4.3%.
Is Orient Cement's Gross Margin % too high?
Orient Cement's current Gross Margin % of 70.89% is near median its 10-year median of 68.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 52.10 to a high of 84.37. The Building Materials industry median Gross Margin % is 26.18. Orient Cement's value of 70.89% is 170.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Orient Cement ranks #17 out of 395 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Orient Cement has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Orient Cement's Gross Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Orient Cement ranks #17 out of 395 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Orient Cement in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.18. Orient Cement's value of 70.89% is 170.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Orient Cement's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 52.10 to 84.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 68.97 vs. the industry median of 26.18, Orient 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 26.18, 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. Orient Cement's current Gross Margin % of 70.89% is 170.8% 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 Orient 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. Orient Cement's current Gross Margin % is 70.89%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 68.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Orient Cement stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orient Cement (NSE:ORIENTCEM) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹214.93, compared to a current price of ₹133.79 — trading 37.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 70.89%, which is near median its 10-year median of 68.97 and 170.8% above the Building Materials industry median of 26.18. Orient Cement's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Orient Cement (NSE:ORIENTCEM), the current Gross Margin % is 70.89% 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 Orient Cement (NSE:ORIENTCEM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orient Cement stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹133.79 is trading 37.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹214.93.
GuruFocus considers Orient Cement to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NSE:ORIENTCEM:
Gross Margin %: 70.89% (near median its 10-year median of 68.97)
GF Value™: ₹214.93 vs. price of ₹133.79 (37.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 170.8% above the Building Materials median (#17 of 395)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:ORIENTCEM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Orient Cement Ltd is engaged in cement manufacturing and selling, and has a presence in various states, including Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Gujarat, and parts of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. Its products and solutions are Ambuja Cement, Ambuja Plus, Ambuja Kawach, Compocem, Ambuja Cool Walls, and Others. The company operates in a single segment, which is the manufacturing and sales of cement.
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