Aluminium of EgyptCAI:EGAL -0.37%67 Net Margin % is 39.20% as of Mar. 2026, which is 134% above its 10-year median of 16.74. GuruFocus rates CAI:EGAL with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of E£188.17 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 843 Metals & Mining companies, Aluminium of Egypt ranks better than 76.28% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Aluminium of Egypt's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CAI:EGAL'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -23.03 Med: 16.74 Max: 28.41
Current: 22.44
CAI:EGAL's Net Margin % is ranked better than 76.28% of 843
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 3.41
vs CAI:EGAL: 22.44
Aluminium of Egypt (CAI:EGAL) 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.
Aluminium of Egypt Net Margin % Related Terms
Aluminium of Egypt Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Aluminium of Egypt'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.
CAI:EGAL vs AA, CENX, CSTM: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Aluminum subindustry, Aluminium of Egypt'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.
Aluminium of Egypt Net Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Aluminium of Egypt's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aluminium of Egypt'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.
Aluminium of Egypt (CAI:EGAL) has a Net Margin % of 39.20% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Aluminium of Egypt and its competitors. This is 134% above median its historical median of 16.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Aluminium of Egypt ranks #200 out of 843 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 23.7%.
Is Aluminium of Egypt's Net Margin % too high?
Aluminium of Egypt's current Net Margin % of 39.20% is 134% above median its 10-year median of 16.74. The Metals & Mining industry median Net Margin % is 3.41. Aluminium of Egypt's value of 39.20% is 1049.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aluminium of Egypt ranks #200 out of 843 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Aluminium of Egypt has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aluminium of Egypt's Net Margin % compare to AA and CENX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Aluminium of Egypt ranks #200 out of 843 companies for Net Margin %. This places Aluminium of Egypt in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.41. Aluminium of Egypt's value of 39.20% is 1049.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 16.74 vs. the industry median of 3.41, Aluminium of Egypt 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 Net Margin % for a Metals & Mining company?
The median Net Margin % among Metals & Mining companies is 3.41, based on 843 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. Aluminium of Egypt's current Net Margin % of 39.20% is 1049.6% 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 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 Aluminium of Egypt and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aluminium of Egypt's current Net Margin % is 39.20%, which is 134% above median its own 10-year median of 16.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aluminium of Egypt stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aluminium of Egypt (CAI:EGAL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is E£188.17, compared to a current price of E£281.82 — trading 49.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 39.20%, which is 134% above median its 10-year median of 16.74 and 1049.6% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 3.41. Aluminium of Egypt's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Aluminium of Egypt (CAI:EGAL), the current Net Margin % is 39.20% 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 Aluminium of Egypt (CAI:EGAL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aluminium of Egypt stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of E£281.82 is trading 49.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of E£188.17.
GuruFocus considers Aluminium of Egypt to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CAI:EGAL:
Net Margin %: 39.20% (134% above median its 10-year median of 16.74)
GF Value™: E£188.17 vs. price of E£281.82 (49.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1049.6% above the Metals & Mining median (#200 of 843)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CAI:EGAL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aluminium of Egypt SA produces, manufactures, markets, and distributes aluminum and related raw materials, supplies, alloys, and products both locally and internationally. The company also engages in import and export activities linked to its aluminum business. Additionally, it pursues real estate and financial investments and manages a stock portfolio of its available properties.
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