MCEM (Monarch Cement Co) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 12, 2026)


MCEM Monarch Cement Co MCEM
84 GF Score
Price $282.00
GF Value $201.94
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Monarch Cement Co Moat Score?

Monarch Cement Co MCEM +0.71% 84 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 12, 2026. GuruFocus rates MCEM with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $201.94 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 434 Building Materials companies, Monarch Cement Co ranks better than 97% on this metric.

Monarch Cement Co has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Monarch Cement Co has Narrow Moat: Monarch Cement Co benefits from regional market leadership and some cost advantages due to economies of scale. However, it lacks strong brand strength or significant customer switching costs, resulting in a solid narrow 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 Monarch Cement Co might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Monarch Cement Co  (OTCPK:MCEM) 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

Monarch Cement Co Moat Score Related Terms

MCEM vs RMIX, PHCI, SMID: Moat Score Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Monarch Cement Co'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.

Monarch Cement Co Moat Score vs Building Materials Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Monarch Cement Co's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Monarch Cement Co (MCEM) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 12, 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, Monarch Cement Co ranks #13 out of 434 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 3%.
Is Monarch Cement Co's Moat Score too high?
Monarch Cement Co's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Monarch Cement Co ranks #13 out of 434 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Monarch Cement Co has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Monarch Cement Co's Moat Score compare to RMIX and PHCI?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Monarch Cement Co ranks #13 out of 434 companies for Moat Score. This places Monarch Cement Co 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. Monarch Cement Co'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 Monarch Cement Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Monarch Cement Co (MCEM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $201.94, compared to a current price of $282.00 — trading 39.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Monarch Cement Co's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Monarch Cement Co (MCEM), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 12, 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 Monarch Cement Co (MCEM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Monarch Cement Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $282.00 is trading 39.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $201.94. GuruFocus considers Monarch Cement Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MCEM:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $201.94 vs. price of $282.00 (39.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Monarch Cement Co Business Description

Address 449 1200 Street, P.O. Box 1000, Humboldt, KS, USA, 66748-0900
Monarch Cement Co is principally engaged in the manufacture and sale of Portland cement. The company's subsidiaries together are engaged in the ready-mixed concrete, concrete products, and sundry building materials business. Ready-mixed concrete is manufactured by combining aggregates with Portland cement, water, and chemical admixtures in batch plants. It is then loaded into mixer trucks and mixed in transit to the construction site where it is delivered to the contractor. The company groups its operations into two segments: Cement Business and Ready-Mixed Concrete Business, of which key revenue is derived from the Cement business segment.
84GF Score

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