Riyadh Cement CoSAU:3092 -0.13%81 Gross Margin % is 35.82% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 38.71. GuruFocus rates SAU:3092 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼32.94 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 396 Building Materials companies, Riyadh Cement Co ranks better than 64.14% on this metric.
Riyadh Cement Co gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -3.6%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Riyadh Cement Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:3092'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 25.45 Med: 38.71 Max: 43.05
Current: 31.95
During the past 8 years, the highestGross Margin % of Riyadh Cement Co was 43.05%. The lowest was 25.45%. And the median was 38.71%.
SAU:3092's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 64.14% of 396
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 26.155
vs SAU:3092: 31.95
Riyadh Cement Co had a gross margin of 35.82% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Riyadh Cement Co was -3.60% per year.
Riyadh Cement Co (SAU:3092) 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
Riyadh Cement Co had a gross margin of 35.82% 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.
Riyadh Cement Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Riyadh Cement Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Riyadh 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:3092 vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Riyadh 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.
Riyadh Cement Co Gross Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Riyadh Cement Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Riyadh 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.
Riyadh Cement Co (SAU:3092) has a Gross Margin % of 35.82% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Riyadh Cement Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 38.71. Over the past decade, Riyadh Cement Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.45 to 43.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Riyadh Cement Co ranks #142 out of 396 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 35.9%.
Is Riyadh Cement Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Riyadh Cement Co's current Gross Margin % of 35.82% is near median its 10-year median of 38.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.45 to a high of 43.05. The Building Materials industry median Gross Margin % is 26.16. Riyadh Cement Co's value of 35.82% is 37% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Riyadh Cement Co ranks #142 out of 396 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Riyadh Cement Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Riyadh Cement Co's Gross Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Riyadh Cement Co ranks #142 out of 396 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Riyadh Cement Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.16. Riyadh Cement Co's value of 35.82% is 37% above this benchmark. Historically, Riyadh Cement Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.45 to 43.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 38.71 vs. the industry median of 26.16, Riyadh 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 26.16, 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. Riyadh Cement Co's current Gross Margin % of 35.82% is 37% 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 Riyadh 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. Riyadh Cement Co's current Gross Margin % is 35.82%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 38.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Riyadh Cement Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Riyadh Cement Co (SAU:3092) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼32.94, compared to a current price of ﷼22.77 — trading 30.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 35.82%, which is near median its 10-year median of 38.71 and 37% above the Building Materials industry median of 26.16. Riyadh Cement Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 7 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 Riyadh Cement Co (SAU:3092), the current Gross Margin % is 35.82% 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 Riyadh Cement Co (SAU:3092) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Riyadh Cement Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼22.77 is trading 30.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼32.94.
GuruFocus considers Riyadh Cement Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:3092:
Gross Margin %: 35.82% (near median its 10-year median of 38.71)
GF Value™: ﷼32.94 vs. price of ﷼22.77 (30.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 37% above the Building Materials median (#142 of 396)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:3092 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Riyadh Cement Co is engaged in the production and selling of cement. The company manufactures cement, white cement, gray cement, clinker, portland cement, and other materials. Geographically, it is diversified in Qatar, Kuwait, Yemen, Bahrain, Oman, Iraq and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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