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Shivam CementsXNEP:SHIVM -1.07%88 Gross Margin % is 26.35% as of Apr. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 25.30. GuruFocus rates XNEP:SHIVM with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of NPR540.80 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 397 Building Materials companies, Shivam Cements ranks worse than 53.4% on this metric.
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
Shivam Cements had a gross margin of 26.35% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 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.
Shivam Cements Gross Margin % Related Terms
Shivam Cements Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shivam Cements'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.
XNEP:SHIVM vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Shivam Cements'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.
Shivam Cements Gross Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Shivam Cements's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shivam Cements'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.
Shivam Cements (XNEP:SHIVM) has a Gross Margin % of 26.35% as of Apr. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Shivam Cements and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 25.30. Over the past decade, Shivam Cements' Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.41 to 38.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Shivam Cements ranks #212 out of 397 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 53.4%.
Is Shivam Cements' Gross Margin % too high?
Shivam Cements' current Gross Margin % of 26.35% is near median its 10-year median of 25.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.41 to a high of 38.33. The Building Materials industry median Gross Margin % is 26.20. Shivam Cements' value of 26.35% is 0.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shivam Cements ranks #212 out of 397 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Shivam Cements has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shivam Cements' Gross Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Shivam Cements ranks #212 out of 397 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Shivam Cements in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.20. Shivam Cements' value of 26.35% is 0.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Shivam Cements' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.41 to 38.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.30 vs. the industry median of 26.20, Shivam Cements 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 26.20, based on 397 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. Shivam Cements's current Gross Margin % of 26.35% is 0.6% 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 Shivam Cements and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shivam Cements's current Gross Margin % is 26.35%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 25.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shivam Cements stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shivam Cements (XNEP:SHIVM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NPR540.80, compared to a current price of NPR656.00 — trading 21.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 26.35%, which is near median its 10-year median of 25.30 and 0.6% above the Building Materials industry median of 26.20. Shivam Cements' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 4 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 Shivam Cements (XNEP:SHIVM), the current Gross Margin % is 26.35% as of Apr. 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 Shivam Cements (XNEP:SHIVM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shivam Cements stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NPR656.00 is trading 21.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of NPR540.80.
GuruFocus considers Shivam Cements to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XNEP:SHIVM:
Gross Margin %: 26.35% (near median its 10-year median of 25.30)
GF Value™: NPR540.80 vs. price of NPR656.00 (21.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 0.6% above the Building Materials median (#212 of 397)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XNEP:SHIVM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shivam Cements Ltd is a Nepal based company engaged in manufacturing of cement and clinker from its self owned limestone quarries. The main product of the company include the Ordinary Portland Cement. Its products include OPC cement 43 Grade and OPC cement 53 grade.
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