Cementos PacasmayoALIM:CPACASC1 62 Net Margin % is 14.75% as of Mar. 2026, which is 81% above its 10-year median of 8.13. GuruFocus rates LIM:CPACASC1 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of S/.4.66 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 407 Building Materials companies, Cementos PacasmayoA ranks better than 69.29% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cementos PacasmayoA's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LIM:CPACASC1'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.47 Med: 8.13 Max: 10.05
Current: 8.44
LIM:CPACASC1's Net Margin % is ranked better than 69.29% of 407
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 4.52
vs LIM:CPACASC1: 8.44
Cementos PacasmayoA (LIM:CPACASC1) 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.
Cementos PacasmayoA Net Margin % Related Terms
Cementos PacasmayoA Net Margin % Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Cementos PacasmayoA'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.
LIM:CPACASC1 vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Cementos PacasmayoA'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.
Cementos PacasmayoA Net Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Cementos PacasmayoA's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cementos PacasmayoA'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.
Cementos PacasmayoA (LIM:CPACASC1) has a Net Margin % of 14.75% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Cementos PacasmayoA and its competitors. This is 81% above median its historical median of 8.13. Over the past decade, Cementos PacasmayoA's Net Margin % has ranged from 4.47 to 10.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Cementos PacasmayoA ranks #125 out of 407 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 30.7%.
Is Cementos PacasmayoA's Net Margin % too high?
Cementos PacasmayoA's current Net Margin % of 14.75% is 81% above median its 10-year median of 8.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.47 to a high of 10.05. The Building Materials industry median Net Margin % is 4.52. Cementos PacasmayoA's value of 14.75% is 226.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cementos PacasmayoA ranks #125 out of 407 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cementos PacasmayoA has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cementos PacasmayoA's Net Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Cementos PacasmayoA ranks #125 out of 407 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Cementos PacasmayoA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.52. Cementos PacasmayoA's value of 14.75% is 226.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Cementos PacasmayoA's own Net Margin % has ranged from 4.47 to 10.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.13 vs. the industry median of 4.52, Cementos PacasmayoA 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. Cementos PacasmayoA's current Net Margin % of 14.75% is 226.3% 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 Cementos PacasmayoA 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. Cementos PacasmayoA's current Net Margin % is 14.75%, which is 81% above median its own 10-year median of 8.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cementos PacasmayoA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cementos PacasmayoA (LIM:CPACASC1) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S/.4.66, compared to a current price of S/.8.05 — trading 72.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 14.75%, which is 81% above median its 10-year median of 8.13 and 226.3% above the Building Materials industry median of 4.52. Cementos PacasmayoA's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 8 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 Cementos PacasmayoA (LIM:CPACASC1), the current Net Margin % is 14.75% 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 Cementos PacasmayoA (LIM:CPACASC1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cementos PacasmayoA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of S/.8.05 is trading 72.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of S/.4.66.
GuruFocus considers Cementos PacasmayoA to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LIM:CPACASC1:
Net Margin %: 14.75% (81% above median its 10-year median of 8.13)
GF Value™: S/.4.66 vs. price of S/.8.05 (72.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 226.3% above the Building Materials median (#125 of 407)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LIM:CPACASC1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cementos Pacasmayo SAA is a Peruvian cement company, and only cement manufacturer serving in the northern region of Peru. It produce, distribute and sell cement and cement-related materials, such as precast products and ready-mix concrete. Its products are mainly used in construction, which has been one of the fastest growing segments of the Peruvian economy in recent years. It also produce and sell quicklime for use in mining operations. It also provide transportation services. It has three operating segments cement, concrete, mortar, pavement and precast; quicklime; and sales of construction supplies. The majority of profit comes from Cement segment. Peru's cement production is into three regions northern region, central region, including Lima's metropolitan area, and southern region.
62GF Score
Get the complete analysis for LIM:CPACASC1
Net Margin % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
LIM:CPACASC1 has been successfully added to your 
