Monarch Cement CoMCEM +0.71%84 Net Margin % is 22.94% as of Mar. 2026, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 18.85. GuruFocus rates MCEM with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $201.94 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 405 Building Materials companies, Monarch Cement Co ranks better than 95.56% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Monarch Cement Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MCEM'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.22 Med: 18.85 Max: 28.3
Current: 28.3
MCEM's Net Margin % is ranked better than 95.56% of 405
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 4.4
vs MCEM: 28.30
Monarch Cement Co (OTCPK:MCEM) 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.
Monarch Cement Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Monarch Cement Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Monarch 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.
For the Building Materials subindustry, Monarch 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.
Monarch Cement Co Net Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Monarch Cement Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Monarch 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.
Monarch Cement Co (MCEM) has a Net Margin % of 22.94% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Monarch Cement Co and its competitors. This is 22% above median its historical median of 18.85. Over the past decade, Monarch Cement Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 9.22 to 28.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Monarch Cement Co ranks #18 out of 405 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 4.4%.
Is Monarch Cement Co's Net Margin % too high?
Monarch Cement Co's current Net Margin % of 22.94% is 22% above median its 10-year median of 18.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.22 to a high of 28.30. The Building Materials industry median Net Margin % is 4.40. Monarch Cement Co's value of 22.94% is 421.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Monarch Cement Co ranks #18 out of 405 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Monarch Cement Co has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Monarch Cement Co's Net Margin % compare to RMIX and PHCI?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Monarch Cement Co ranks #18 out of 405 companies for Net Margin %. This places Monarch Cement Co in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.40. Monarch Cement Co's value of 22.94% is 421.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Monarch Cement Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 9.22 to 28.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.85 vs. the industry median of 4.40, Monarch 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 4.40, based on 405 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. Monarch Cement Co's current Net Margin % of 22.94% is 421.4% 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 Monarch Cement Co and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Monarch Cement Co's current Net Margin % is 22.94%, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 18.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Monarch Cement Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Monarch Cement Co (MCEM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $201.94, compared to a current price of $282.00 — trading 39.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 22.94%, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 18.85 and 421.4% above the Building Materials industry median of 4.40. Monarch Cement Co's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Monarch Cement Co (MCEM), the current Net Margin % is 22.94% 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 Monarch Cement Co (MCEM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Monarch Cement Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $282.00 is trading 39.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $201.94.
GuruFocus considers Monarch Cement Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MCEM:
Net Margin %: 22.94% (22% above median its 10-year median of 18.85)
GF Value™: $201.94 vs. price of $282.00 (39.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 421.4% above the Building Materials median (#18 of 405)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MCEM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Monarch Cement Co is principally engaged in the manufacture and sale of Portland cement. The company's subsidiaries together are engaged in the ready-mixed concrete, concrete products, and sundry building materials business. Ready-mixed concrete is manufactured by combining aggregates with Portland cement, water, and chemical admixtures in batch plants. It is then loaded into mixer trucks and mixed in transit to the construction site where it is delivered to the contractor. The company groups its operations into two segments: Cement Business and Ready-Mixed Concrete Business, of which key revenue is derived from the Cement business segment.
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