Caribbean Cement CoXJAM:CCC -1.01%68 Gross Margin % is 50.86% as of Mar. 2026, which is 23% above its 10-year median of 41.24. GuruFocus rates XJAM:CCC with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of JMD84.18 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 398 Building Materials companies, Caribbean Cement Co ranks better than 80.15% on this metric.
Caribbean Cement Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -2.1%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Caribbean Cement Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XJAM:CCC'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 39.6 Med: 41.24 Max: 45.44
Current: 41.16
During the past 7 years, the highestGross Margin % of Caribbean Cement Co was 45.44%. The lowest was 39.60%. And the median was 41.24%.
XJAM:CCC's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 80.15% of 398
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 26.19
vs XJAM:CCC: 41.16
Caribbean Cement Co had a gross margin of 50.86% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Caribbean Cement Co was -2.10% per year.
Caribbean Cement Co (XJAM:CCC) 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
Caribbean Cement Co had a gross margin of 50.86% 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.
Caribbean Cement Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Caribbean Cement Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Caribbean 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.
XJAM:CCC vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Caribbean 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.
Caribbean Cement Co Gross Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Caribbean Cement Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Caribbean 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.
Caribbean Cement Co (XJAM:CCC) has a Gross Margin % of 50.86% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Caribbean Cement Co and its competitors. This is 23% above median its historical median of 41.24. Over the past decade, Caribbean Cement Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 39.60 to 45.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Caribbean Cement Co ranks #79 out of 398 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 19.8%.
Is Caribbean Cement Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Caribbean Cement Co's current Gross Margin % of 50.86% is 23% above median its 10-year median of 41.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 39.60 to a high of 45.44. The Building Materials industry median Gross Margin % is 26.19. Caribbean Cement Co's value of 50.86% is 94.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Caribbean Cement Co ranks #79 out of 398 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Caribbean Cement Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Caribbean Cement Co's Gross Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Caribbean Cement Co ranks #79 out of 398 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Caribbean Cement Co in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.19. Caribbean Cement Co's value of 50.86% is 94.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Caribbean Cement Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 39.60 to 45.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 41.24 vs. the industry median of 26.19, Caribbean 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 26.19, based on 398 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. Caribbean Cement Co's current Gross Margin % of 50.86% is 94.2% 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 Caribbean Cement Co and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Caribbean Cement Co's current Gross Margin % is 50.86%, which is 23% above median its own 10-year median of 41.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Caribbean Cement Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caribbean Cement Co (XJAM:CCC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is JMD84.18, compared to a current price of JMD102.10 — trading 21.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 50.86%, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 41.24 and 94.2% above the Building Materials industry median of 26.19. Caribbean Cement Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 2 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 Caribbean Cement Co (XJAM:CCC), the current Gross Margin % is 50.86% 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 Caribbean Cement Co (XJAM:CCC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caribbean Cement Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of JMD102.10 is trading 21.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of JMD84.18.
GuruFocus considers Caribbean Cement Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XJAM:CCC:
Gross Margin %: 50.86% (23% above median its 10-year median of 41.24)
GF Value™: JMD84.18 vs. price of JMD102.10 (21.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 94.2% above the Building Materials median (#79 of 398)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XJAM:CCC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Caribbean Cement Co Ltd manufactures and sells Carib Plus Vertua and High Early (HE) Strength Cement. Its products include Carib Cement Plus and Carib HE (High-Early). Carib Cement Plus is available in 42.5kg bags, 1500kg jumbo bags and in bulk tankers while Carib HE is available in 1500kg jumbo bags and in bulk tankers. Its geographical operations are spread across local, Caribbean countries, and Central and North American countries with majority of the revenue from local region.
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