Cementos Argos (BOG:CEMARGOS) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 17, 2026)

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BOG:CEMARGOS Cementos Argos SA BOG:CEMARGOS
46 GF Score
Price COP11,520.00
GF Value COP7,654.07
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Cementos Argos Moat Score?

Cementos Argos BOG:CEMARGOS -2.37% 46 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 17, 2026. GuruFocus rates BOG:CEMARGOS with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of COP7,654.07 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 434 Building Materials companies, Cementos Argos ranks better than 97% on this metric.

Cementos Argos has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Cementos Argos has Narrow Moat: Cementos Argos SA has a solid narrow moat due to its economies of scale and strong distribution network in the cement industry. While it has some pricing power, competition and market volatility limit a wider moat.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Cementos Argos might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Cementos Argos  (BOG:CEMARGOS) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Cementos Argos Moat Score Related Terms

BOG:CEMARGOS vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Moat Score Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Cementos Argos's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Argos Moat Score vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Cementos Argos's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cementos Argos's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Cementos Argos (BOG:CEMARGOS) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 17, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Cementos Argos ranks #13 out of 434 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 3%.
Is Cementos Argos' Moat Score too high?
Cementos Argos' current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Cementos Argos ranks #13 out of 434 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cementos Argos has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cementos Argos' Moat Score compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Cementos Argos ranks #13 out of 434 companies for Moat Score. This places Cementos Argos in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Building Materials company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Building Materials industry context. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Cementos Argos's current Moat Score is 5. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cementos Argos stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cementos Argos (BOG:CEMARGOS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is COP7,654.07, compared to a current price of COP11,520.00 — trading 50.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Cementos Argos' overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cementos Argos (BOG:CEMARGOS), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 17, 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 Cementos Argos (BOG:CEMARGOS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cementos Argos stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of COP11,520.00 is trading 50.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of COP7,654.07. GuruFocus considers Cementos Argos to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BOG:CEMARGOS:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: COP7,654.07 vs. price of COP11,520.00 (50.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOG:CEMARGOS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Cementos Argos Business Description

Address Carrera 53, No. 106 - 280, Piso 17, Centro Empresarial Buenavista, Barranquilla, COL
Cementos Argos SA is a cement-producing company. In terms of the concrete and cement business, it is Colombia's key producer and one of the key producers in the sector across Central America and the Caribbean. The company's corporate purpose is the exploitation of the cement industry, the production of concrete mixes and any other materials or items made of cement, lime or clay, the acquisition and exploitation of minerals or deposits of exploitable minerals in the cement industry, and similar rights to explore and mine the aforementioned minerals, whether by concession, privilege, lease or other title. Its operating segments are: Colombia, which generates maximum revenue, the Caribbean, Central America, Trading, and Corporate and others.
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