D G Khan CementKAR:DGKC 59 Net Margin % is 12.12% as of Mar. 2026, which is 84% above its 10-year median of 6.57. GuruFocus rates KAR:DGKC with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨93.07 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 406 Building Materials companies, D G Khan Cement ranks better than 81.03% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. D G Khan Cement's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨2,704 Mil. D G Khan Cement's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨22,310 Mil. Therefore, D G Khan Cement's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.12%.
The historical rank and industry rank for D G Khan Cement's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:DGKC'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.31 Med: 6.57 Max: 26.77
Current: 14.23
KAR:DGKC's Net Margin % is ranked better than 81.03% of 406
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 4.52
vs KAR:DGKC: 14.23
D G Khan Cement (KAR:DGKC) 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.
D G Khan Cement Net Margin % Related Terms
D G Khan Cement Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for D G Khan 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.
KAR:DGKC vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, D G Khan 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.
D G Khan Cement Net Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, D G Khan Cement's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where D G Khan 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.
D G Khan Cement (KAR:DGKC) has a Net Margin % of 12.12% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on D G Khan Cement and its competitors. This is 84% above median its historical median of 6.57. According to the industry distribution chart, D G Khan Cement ranks #77 out of 406 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 19%.
Is D G Khan Cement's Net Margin % too high?
D G Khan Cement's current Net Margin % of 12.12% is 84% above median its 10-year median of 6.57. The Building Materials industry median Net Margin % is 4.52. D G Khan Cement's value of 12.12% is 168.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, D G Khan Cement ranks #77 out of 406 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, D G Khan Cement has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does D G Khan Cement's Net Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, D G Khan Cement ranks #77 out of 406 companies for Net Margin %. This places D G Khan Cement in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.52. D G Khan Cement's value of 12.12% is 168.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.57 vs. the industry median of 4.52, D G Khan Cement 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 406 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. D G Khan Cement's current Net Margin % of 12.12% is 168.1% 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 D G Khan Cement 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. D G Khan Cement's current Net Margin % is 12.12%, which is 84% above median its own 10-year median of 6.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is D G Khan Cement stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, D G Khan Cement (KAR:DGKC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨93.07, compared to a current price of ₨221.94 — trading 138.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 12.12%, which is 84% above median its 10-year median of 6.57 and 168.1% above the Building Materials industry median of 4.52. D G Khan Cement's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 2 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 D G Khan Cement (KAR:DGKC), the current Net Margin % is 12.12% 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 D G Khan Cement (KAR:DGKC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, D G Khan Cement stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨221.94 is trading 138.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨93.07.
GuruFocus considers D G Khan Cement to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:DGKC:
Net Margin %: 12.12% (84% above median its 10-year median of 6.57)
GF Value™: ₨93.07 vs. price of ₨221.94 (138.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 168.1% above the Building Materials median (#77 of 406)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:DGKC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
D G Khan Cement Ltd is engaged in the production and sale of Clinker, Ordinary Portland and Sulphate Resistant Cement. It has four cement plants, two plants; located at Dera Ghazi Khan, one in Khairpur District, Chakwal, and one in Hub District, Lasbela. Its products are distributed across the Pakistan market. The company has three operating segments, which include the Cement segment: Production and sale of clinker, ordinary portland, and sulphate resistant cement, the Packaging segment: Manufacture and supply of paper products and packing material, the Dairy segment: Production and sale of raw milk.
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