Attock Cement PakistanKAR:ACPL +2.12%62 Net Margin % is 7.75% as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 9.13. GuruFocus rates KAR:ACPL with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨241.94 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 407 Building Materials companies, Attock Cement Pakistan ranks better than 60.69% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Attock Cement Pakistan's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:ACPL'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.2 Med: 9.13 Max: 26.5
Current: 6.74
KAR:ACPL's Net Margin % is ranked better than 60.69% of 407
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 4.52
vs KAR:ACPL: 6.74
Attock Cement Pakistan (KAR:ACPL) 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.
Attock Cement Pakistan Net Margin % Related Terms
Attock Cement Pakistan Net Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
KAR:ACPL vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Attock Cement Pakistan'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.
Attock Cement Pakistan Net Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Attock Cement Pakistan's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Attock Cement Pakistan'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.
Attock Cement Pakistan (KAR:ACPL) has a Net Margin % of 7.75% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Attock Cement Pakistan and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 9.13. Over the past decade, Attock Cement Pakistan's Net Margin % has ranged from 5.20 to 26.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Attock Cement Pakistan ranks #160 out of 407 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 39.3%.
Is Attock Cement Pakistan's Net Margin % too high?
Attock Cement Pakistan's current Net Margin % of 7.75% is 15% below median its 10-year median of 9.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.20 to a high of 26.50. The Building Materials industry median Net Margin % is 4.52. Attock Cement Pakistan's value of 7.75% is 71.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Attock Cement Pakistan ranks #160 out of 407 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Attock Cement Pakistan has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Attock Cement Pakistan's Net Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Attock Cement Pakistan ranks #160 out of 407 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Attock Cement Pakistan in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.52. Attock Cement Pakistan's value of 7.75% is 71.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Attock Cement Pakistan's own Net Margin % has ranged from 5.20 to 26.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.13 vs. the industry median of 4.52, Attock Cement Pakistan 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 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. Attock Cement Pakistan's current Net Margin % of 7.75% is 71.5% 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 Attock Cement Pakistan 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. Attock Cement Pakistan's current Net Margin % is 7.75%, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 9.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Attock Cement Pakistan stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Attock Cement Pakistan (KAR:ACPL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨241.94, compared to a current price of ₨225.48 — trading 6.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 7.75%, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 9.13 and 71.5% above the Building Materials industry median of 4.52. Attock Cement Pakistan's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 5 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 Attock Cement Pakistan (KAR:ACPL), the current Net Margin % is 7.75% 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 Attock Cement Pakistan (KAR:ACPL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Attock Cement Pakistan stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₨225.48 is trading 6.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₨241.94.
GuruFocus considers Attock Cement Pakistan to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:ACPL:
Net Margin %: 7.75% (15% below median its 10-year median of 9.13)
GF Value™: ₨241.94 vs. price of ₨225.48 (6.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 71.5% above the Building Materials median (#160 of 407)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:ACPL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Attock Cement Pakistan Ltd is engaged in the business of producing and marketing cement. Its product offering includes Falcon Ordinary Portland cement, Falcon Sulphate resistant cement, Falcon Rock Cement, and Falcon Block cement. Geographically, the company carries out its business in Pakistan and also exports its products to other regions like Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.
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