Al Jouf Cement CoSAU:3091 -1.17%41 Gross Margin % is 1.57% as of Mar. 2026, which is 93% below its 10-year median of 22.30. GuruFocus rates SAU:3091 with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼10.01 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 396 Building Materials companies, Al Jouf Cement Co ranks worse than 100% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Al Jouf Cement Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:3091'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -44.34 Med: 22.3 Max: 33.83
Current: -44.34
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Al Jouf Cement Co was 33.83%. The lowest was -44.34%. And the median was 22.30%.
SAU:3091's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 100% of 396
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 26.155
vs SAU:3091: -44.34
Al Jouf Cement Co had a gross margin of 1.57% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Al Jouf Cement Co was 0.00% per year.
Al Jouf Cement Co (SAU:3091) 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
Al Jouf Cement Co had a gross margin of 1.57% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Al Jouf Cement Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Al Jouf Cement Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Al Jouf 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:3091 vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Al Jouf 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.
Al Jouf Cement Co Gross Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Al Jouf Cement Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Al Jouf 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.
Al Jouf Cement Co (SAU:3091) has a Gross Margin % of 1.57% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Al Jouf Cement Co and its competitors. This is 93% below median its historical median of 22.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Al Jouf Cement Co ranks #396 out of 396 companies in the Building Materials industry.
Is Al Jouf Cement Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Al Jouf Cement Co's current Gross Margin % of 1.57% is 93% below median its 10-year median of 22.30. The Building Materials industry median Gross Margin % is 26.16. Al Jouf Cement Co's value of 1.57% is 94% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Al Jouf Cement Co ranks #396 out of 396 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Al Jouf Cement Co has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Al Jouf Cement Co's Gross Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Al Jouf Cement Co ranks #396 out of 396 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Al Jouf Cement Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.16. Al Jouf Cement Co's value of 1.57% is 94% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 22.30 vs. the industry median of 26.16, Al Jouf Cement Co has consistently been below 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 26.16, 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. Al Jouf Cement Co's current Gross Margin % of 1.57% is 94% 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 Al Jouf Cement Co 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. Al Jouf Cement Co's current Gross Margin % is 1.57%, which is 93% below median its own 10-year median of 22.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Al Jouf Cement Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Al Jouf Cement Co (SAU:3091) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼10.01, compared to a current price of ﷼5.06 — trading 49.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 1.57%, which is 93% below median its 10-year median of 22.30 and 94% below the Building Materials industry median of 26.16. Al Jouf Cement Co's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 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 Al Jouf Cement Co (SAU:3091), the current Gross Margin % is 1.57% 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 Al Jouf Cement Co (SAU:3091) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Al Jouf Cement Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼5.06 is trading 49.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼10.01.
GuruFocus considers Al Jouf Cement Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SAU:3091:
Gross Margin %: 1.57% (93% below median its 10-year median of 22.30)
GF Value™: ﷼10.01 vs. price of ﷼5.06 (49.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 94% below the Building Materials median (#396 of 396)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:3091 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Al Jouf Cement Co is a Saudi Arabia-based company that engages in the production and sale of ordinary cement (Portland), salt-resistant cement, agglomerated cement (clinker), and pozzolanic cement. The group practices its cooking activity in the city of Turaif in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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