The historical rank and industry rank for Gulf Cement Co PSC's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ADX:GCEM'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -79.06 Med: -7.78 Max: 8.94
Current: 4.44
ADX:GCEM's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 50.61% of 407
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 4.52
vs ADX:GCEM: 4.44
Gulf Cement Co PSC (ADX:GCEM) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Gulf Cement Co PSC Net Margin % Related Terms
Gulf Cement Co PSC Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gulf Cement Co PSC's Net 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.
ADX:GCEM vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Gulf Cement Co PSC's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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.
Gulf Cement Co PSC Net Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Gulf Cement Co PSC's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gulf Cement Co PSC's Net 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.
Gulf Cement Co PSC (ADX:GCEM) has a Net Margin % of 14.35% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Gulf Cement Co PSC and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Gulf Cement Co PSC ranks #206 out of 407 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 50.6%.
Is Gulf Cement Co PSC's Net Margin % too high?
Gulf Cement Co PSC's current Net Margin % is 14.35%. The Building Materials industry median Net Margin % is 4.52. Gulf Cement Co PSC's value of 14.35% is 217.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gulf Cement Co PSC ranks #206 out of 407 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Gulf Cement Co PSC has a GF Score™ of 29/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gulf Cement Co PSC's Net Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Gulf Cement Co PSC ranks #206 out of 407 companies for Net Margin %. This places Gulf Cement Co PSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.52. Gulf Cement Co PSC's value of 14.35% is 217.5% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Margin % for a Building Materials company?
The median Net Margin % among Building Materials companies is 4.52, based on 407 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Gulf Cement Co PSC's current Net Margin % of 14.35% is 217.5% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Gulf Cement Co PSC and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gulf Cement Co PSC's current Net Margin % is 14.35%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gulf Cement Co PSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gulf Cement Co PSC (ADX:GCEM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is د.إ0.70, compared to a current price of د.إ1.01 — trading 44.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 14.35% and 217.5% above the Building Materials industry median of 4.52. Gulf Cement Co PSC's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Gulf Cement Co PSC (ADX:GCEM), the current Net Margin % is 14.35% 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 Gulf Cement Co PSC (ADX:GCEM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gulf Cement Co PSC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of د.إ1.01 is trading 44.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of د.إ0.70.
GuruFocus considers Gulf Cement Co PSC to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ADX:GCEM:
Net Margin %: 14.35%
GF Value™: د.إ0.70 vs. price of د.إ1.01 (44.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 217.5% above the Building Materials median (#206 of 407)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ADX:GCEM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gulf Cement Co PSC operates as a cement producer that serves customers located in the UAE and the Arab Gulf Zone. Its product offerings include a variety of cements such as Sulphate Resisting Portland Cement, Ordinary Portland Cement, Moderate Sulphate Resisting Portland Cement, and Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag, among others. The company has two operating segments, including Manufacturing of all types of cements, and Investments in marketable equity securities, deposits with banks, and investment properties. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Manufacturing segment. Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from its business within the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
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