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Kohat Cement CoKAR:KOHC -0.48%94 Net Margin % is 22.93% as of Mar. 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 18.98. GuruFocus rates KAR:KOHC with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨66.64 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 406 Building Materials companies, Kohat Cement Co ranks better than 94.58% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Kohat Cement Co's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨1,871 Mil. Kohat Cement Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨8,157 Mil. Therefore, Kohat Cement Co's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 22.93%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kohat Cement Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:KOHC'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.93 Med: 18.98 Max: 31.44
Current: 25.96
KAR:KOHC's Net Margin % is ranked better than 94.58% of 406
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 4.42
vs KAR:KOHC: 25.96
Kohat Cement Co (KAR:KOHC) 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.
Kohat Cement Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Kohat Cement Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kohat Cement Co'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:KOHC vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Kohat Cement Co'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.
Kohat Cement Co Net Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Kohat Cement Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kohat Cement Co'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.
Kohat Cement Co (KAR:KOHC) has a Net Margin % of 22.93% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Kohat Cement Co and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 18.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Kohat Cement Co ranks #22 out of 406 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 5.4%.
Is Kohat Cement Co's Net Margin % too high?
Kohat Cement Co's current Net Margin % of 22.93% is 21% above median its 10-year median of 18.98. The Building Materials industry median Net Margin % is 4.42. Kohat Cement Co's value of 22.93% is 418.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kohat Cement Co ranks #22 out of 406 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kohat Cement Co has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kohat Cement Co's Net Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Kohat Cement Co ranks #22 out of 406 companies for Net Margin %. This places Kohat Cement Co in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.42. Kohat Cement Co's value of 22.93% is 418.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 18.98 vs. the industry median of 4.42, Kohat Cement Co 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 4.42, 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. Kohat Cement Co's current Net Margin % of 22.93% is 418.8% 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 Kohat Cement Co and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kohat Cement Co's current Net Margin % is 22.93%, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 18.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kohat Cement Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kohat Cement Co (KAR:KOHC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨66.64, compared to a current price of ₨90.00 — trading 35.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 22.93%, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 18.98 and 418.8% above the Building Materials industry median of 4.42. Kohat Cement Co's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 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 Kohat Cement Co (KAR:KOHC), the current Net Margin % is 22.93% 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 Kohat Cement Co (KAR:KOHC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kohat Cement Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨90.00 is trading 35.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨66.64.
GuruFocus considers Kohat Cement Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:KOHC:
Net Margin %: 22.93% (21% above median its 10-year median of 18.98)
GF Value™: ₨66.64 vs. price of ₨90.00 (35.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 418.8% above the Building Materials median (#22 of 406)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:KOHC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kohat Cement Co Ltd is a cement manufacturing company in Pakistan. It offers white and grey cement under Kohat cement and Kohat super white brand name respectively. Its products comprise of Grey Cement and White Cement. The business activity of the organization is operated through the geographical area of Pakistan and Afghanistan and maximum of the income is derived from the region of Pakistan.
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