CematrixTSX:CEMX +2.06%47 Gross Margin % is 9.49% as of Mar. 2026, which is 56% below its 10-year median of 21.72. GuruFocus rates TSX:CEMX with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of C$0.32 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 395 Building Materials companies, Cematrix ranks better than 67.09% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Cematrix's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$0.69 Mil. Cematrix's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$7.28 Mil. Therefore, Cematrix's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.49%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cematrix's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:CEMX'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.68 Med: 21.72 Max: 35.07
Current: 32.93
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Cematrix was 35.07%. The lowest was 8.68%. And the median was 21.72%.
TSX:CEMX's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 67.09% of 395
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 26.18
vs TSX:CEMX: 32.93
Cematrix had a gross margin of 9.49% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Cematrix was 14.60% per year.
Cematrix (TSX:CEMX) 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
Cematrix had a gross margin of 9.49% 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.
Cematrix Gross Margin % Related Terms
Cematrix Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cematrix'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.
TSX:CEMX vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Cematrix'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.
Cematrix Gross Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Cematrix's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cematrix'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.
Cematrix (TSX:CEMX) has a Gross Margin % of 9.49% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Cematrix and its competitors. This is 56% below median its historical median of 21.72. Over the past decade, Cematrix's Gross Margin % has ranged from 8.68 to 35.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Cematrix ranks #130 out of 395 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 32.9%.
Is Cematrix's Gross Margin % too high?
Cematrix's current Gross Margin % of 9.49% is 56% below median its 10-year median of 21.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.68 to a high of 35.07. The Building Materials industry median Gross Margin % is 26.18. Cematrix's value of 9.49% is 63.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cematrix ranks #130 out of 395 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cematrix has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cematrix's Gross Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Cematrix ranks #130 out of 395 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Cematrix in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.18. Cematrix's value of 9.49% is 63.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Cematrix's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 8.68 to 35.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.72 vs. the industry median of 26.18, Cematrix 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 26.18, 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. Cematrix's current Gross Margin % of 9.49% is 63.8% 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 Cematrix 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. Cematrix's current Gross Margin % is 9.49%, which is 56% below median its own 10-year median of 21.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cematrix stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cematrix (TSX:CEMX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$0.32, compared to a current price of C$0.50 — trading 54.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 9.49%, which is 56% below median its 10-year median of 21.72 and 63.8% below the Building Materials industry median of 26.18. Cematrix's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Cematrix (TSX:CEMX), the current Gross Margin % is 9.49% 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 Cematrix (TSX:CEMX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cematrix stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of C$0.50 is trading 54.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$0.32.
GuruFocus considers Cematrix to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:CEMX:
Gross Margin %: 9.49% (56% below median its 10-year median of 21.72)
GF Value™: C$0.32 vs. price of C$0.50 (54.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 63.8% below the Building Materials median (#130 of 395)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:CEMX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cematrix Corp, through its subsidiaries, operates as a manufacturer and supplier of cellular concrete products with applications in a variety of markets across North America. Its product, CEMATRIX Cellular Concrete (CCC), is a construction material consisting of Portland Cement, water, specialized pre-formed foaming agent, and compressed air, which is flowable during placement, and once the material hardens, it has lightweight, insulating, and energy-absorbing properties. CCC has applications in retaining walls, bridge approaches, roadways, and runways over soft soil, frost-protected shallow foundations, heated slabs, tunnel grouting, and other areas. Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from its customers in the United States, and the rest from Canada.
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