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Umm Al-Qura Cement CoSAU:3005 -0.22%77 Gross Margin % is 36.30% as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 31.62. GuruFocus rates SAU:3005 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼23.23 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 395 Building Materials companies, Umm Al-Qura Cement Co ranks better than 59.24% on this metric.
SAU:3005's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 59.24% of 395
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 26.18
vs SAU:3005: 29.35
Umm Al-Qura Cement Co had a gross margin of 36.30% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Umm Al-Qura Cement Co was -11.20% per year.
Umm Al-Qura Cement Co (SAU:3005) 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
Umm Al-Qura Cement Co had a gross margin of 36.30% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Umm Al-Qura Cement Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Umm Al-Qura Cement Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Umm Al-Qura Cement Co'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.
SAU:3005 vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Umm Al-Qura Cement Co'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.
Umm Al-Qura Cement Co Gross Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Umm Al-Qura Cement Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Umm Al-Qura Cement Co'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.
Umm Al-Qura Cement Co (SAU:3005) has a Gross Margin % of 36.30% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Umm Al-Qura Cement Co and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 31.62. Over the past decade, Umm Al-Qura Cement Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 19.47 to 47.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Umm Al-Qura Cement Co ranks #161 out of 395 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 40.8%.
Is Umm Al-Qura Cement Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Umm Al-Qura Cement Co's current Gross Margin % of 36.30% is 15% above median its 10-year median of 31.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 19.47 to a high of 47.41. The Building Materials industry median Gross Margin % is 26.18. Umm Al-Qura Cement Co's value of 36.30% is 38.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Umm Al-Qura Cement Co ranks #161 out of 395 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Umm Al-Qura Cement Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Umm Al-Qura Cement Co's Gross Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Umm Al-Qura Cement Co ranks #161 out of 395 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Umm Al-Qura Cement Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.18. Umm Al-Qura Cement Co's value of 36.30% is 38.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Umm Al-Qura Cement Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 19.47 to 47.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 31.62 vs. the industry median of 26.18, Umm Al-Qura Cement Co 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. Umm Al-Qura Cement Co's current Gross Margin % of 36.30% is 38.7% 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 Umm Al-Qura Cement Co 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. Umm Al-Qura Cement Co's current Gross Margin % is 36.30%, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 31.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Umm Al-Qura Cement Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Umm Al-Qura Cement Co (SAU:3005) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼23.23, compared to a current price of ﷼13.53 — trading 41.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 36.30%, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 31.62 and 38.7% above the Building Materials industry median of 26.18. Umm Al-Qura Cement Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Umm Al-Qura Cement Co (SAU:3005), the current Gross Margin % is 36.30% 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 Umm Al-Qura Cement Co (SAU:3005) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Umm Al-Qura Cement Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼13.53 is trading 41.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼23.23.
GuruFocus considers Umm Al-Qura Cement Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SAU:3005:
Gross Margin %: 36.30% (15% above median its 10-year median of 31.62)
GF Value™: ﷼23.23 vs. price of ﷼13.53 (41.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 38.7% above the Building Materials median (#161 of 395)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:3005 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Umm Al-Qura Cement Co is engaged in producing all kinds of Portland Cement in Saudi Arabia. The company is also engaged in manufacturing salt-resistant cement, white cement, and agglomerated cement (clinker). The products of the company includes Cement OPC, Sulphate Resistant Cement, Portland Pozzolana Cement, and others.
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