Cementos Bio-BioXSGO:CEMENTOS 32 Gross Margin % is 42.58% as of Dec. 2025, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 37.93. GuruFocus rates XSGO:CEMENTOS with a GF Score™ of 32/100 and a GF Value™ of CLP740.61 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 396 Building Materials companies, Cementos Bio-Bio ranks better than 76.77% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cementos Bio-Bio's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XSGO:CEMENTOS'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 30.83 Med: 37.93 Max: 39.42
Current: 38.57
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Cementos Bio-Bio was 39.42%. The lowest was 30.83%. And the median was 37.93%.
XSGO:CEMENTOS's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 76.77% of 396
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 26.155
vs XSGO:CEMENTOS: 38.57
Cementos Bio-Bio had a gross margin of 42.58% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Cementos Bio-Bio was 1.30% per year.
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
Cementos Bio-Bio had a gross margin of 42.58% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Cementos Bio-Bio Gross Margin % Related Terms
Cementos Bio-Bio Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cementos Bio-Bio'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.
XSGO:CEMENTOS vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Cementos Bio-Bio'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.
Cementos Bio-Bio Gross Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Cementos Bio-Bio's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cementos Bio-Bio'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.
Cementos Bio-Bio (XSGO:CEMENTOS) has a Gross Margin % of 42.58% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Cementos Bio-Bio and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 37.93. Over the past decade, Cementos Bio-Bio's Gross Margin % has ranged from 30.83 to 39.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Cementos Bio-Bio ranks #92 out of 396 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 23.2%.
Is Cementos Bio-Bio's Gross Margin % too high?
Cementos Bio-Bio's current Gross Margin % of 42.58% is 12% above median its 10-year median of 37.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 30.83 to a high of 39.42. The Building Materials industry median Gross Margin % is 26.16. Cementos Bio-Bio's value of 42.58% is 62.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cementos Bio-Bio ranks #92 out of 396 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cementos Bio-Bio has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cementos Bio-Bio's Gross Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Cementos Bio-Bio ranks #92 out of 396 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Cementos Bio-Bio in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.16. Cementos Bio-Bio's value of 42.58% is 62.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Cementos Bio-Bio's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 30.83 to 39.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 37.93 vs. the industry median of 26.16, Cementos Bio-Bio 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. Cementos Bio-Bio's current Gross Margin % of 42.58% is 62.8% 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 Cementos Bio-Bio 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. Cementos Bio-Bio's current Gross Margin % is 42.58%, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 37.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cementos Bio-Bio stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cementos Bio-Bio (XSGO:CEMENTOS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CLP740.61, compared to a current price of CLP1,730.00 — trading 133.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 42.58%, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 37.93 and 62.8% above the Building Materials industry median of 26.16. Cementos Bio-Bio's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 8 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 Cementos Bio-Bio (XSGO:CEMENTOS), the current Gross Margin % is 42.58% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Cementos Bio-Bio (XSGO:CEMENTOS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cementos Bio-Bio stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CLP1,730.00 is trading 133.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of CLP740.61.
GuruFocus considers Cementos Bio-Bio to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSGO:CEMENTOS:
Gross Margin %: 42.58% (12% above median its 10-year median of 37.93)
GF Value™: CLP740.61 vs. price of CLP1,730.00 (133.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 62.8% above the Building Materials median (#92 of 396)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSGO:CEMENTOS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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