West China CementFRA:WFG1 -5.41%85 Net Margin % is 3.12% as of Dec. 2025, which is 79% below its 10-year median of 14.62. GuruFocus rates FRA:WFG1 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.13. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 404 Building Materials companies, West China Cement ranks better than 71.29% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for West China Cement's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:WFG1'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.28 Med: 14.62 Max: 24.85
Current: 9.11
FRA:WFG1's Net Margin % is ranked better than 71.29% of 404
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 4.47
vs FRA:WFG1: 9.11
West China Cement (FRA:WFG1) 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.
West China Cement Net Margin % Related Terms
West China Cement Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for West China Cement'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.
FRA:WFG1 vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, West China Cement'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.
West China Cement Net Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, West China Cement's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where West China Cement'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.
West China Cement (FRA:WFG1) has a Net Margin % of 3.12% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on West China Cement and its competitors. This is 79% below median its historical median of 14.62. Over the past decade, West China Cement's Net Margin % has ranged from 0.28 to 24.85. According to the industry distribution chart, West China Cement ranks #116 out of 404 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 28.7%.
Is West China Cement's Net Margin % too high?
West China Cement's current Net Margin % of 3.12% is 79% below median its 10-year median of 14.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.28 to a high of 24.85. The Building Materials industry median Net Margin % is 4.47. West China Cement's value of 3.12% is 30.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, West China Cement ranks #116 out of 404 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, West China Cement has a GF Score™ of 85/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does West China Cement's Net Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, West China Cement ranks #116 out of 404 companies for Net Margin %. This puts West China Cement in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.47. West China Cement's value of 3.12% is 30.2% below this benchmark. Historically, West China Cement's own Net Margin % has ranged from 0.28 to 24.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.62 vs. the industry median of 4.47, West China Cement has consistently been below 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 Building Materials company?
The median Net Margin % among Building Materials companies is 4.47, based on 404 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. West China Cement's current Net Margin % of 3.12% is 30.2% below 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 West China Cement and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. West China Cement's current Net Margin % is 3.12%, which is 79% below median its own 10-year median of 14.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is West China Cement stock overvalued right now?
West China Cement (FRA:WFG1) has a current Net Margin % of 3.12%. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.13, compared to a current price of €0.14 — trading 7.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 3.12%, which is 79% below median its 10-year median of 14.62 and 30.2% below the Building Materials industry median of 4.47. West China Cement's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 6 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 West China Cement (FRA:WFG1), the current Net Margin % is 3.12% 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 West China Cement (FRA:WFG1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, West China Cement stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.14 is trading 7.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.13.
Key valuation signals for FRA:WFG1:
Net Margin %: 3.12% (79% below median its 10-year median of 14.62)
GF Value™: €0.13 vs. price of €0.14 (7.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 30.2% below the Building Materials median (#116 of 404)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:WFG1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
West China Cement Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and sales of cement and cement products in China. The primary use of West China's cement is in the construction of infrastructure projects such as highways, bridges, railways, roads, and residential buildings. It operates in two business segments: The PRC market and Overseas markets. The PRC markets generated the key revenue.
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