The historical rank and industry rank for Heidelberg Materials AG's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:HEIN'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -12.15 Med: 6.95 Max: 9.4
Current: 9.04
MEX:HEIN's Net Margin % is ranked better than 70.52% of 407
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 4.52
vs MEX:HEIN: 9.04
Heidelberg Materials AG (MEX:HEIN) 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.
Heidelberg Materials AG Net Margin % Related Terms
Heidelberg Materials AG 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.
MEX:HEIN vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Heidelberg Materials AG'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.
Heidelberg Materials AG Net Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Heidelberg Materials AG's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Heidelberg Materials AG'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.
Heidelberg Materials AG (MEX:HEIN) has a Net Margin % of 11.34% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Heidelberg Materials AG and its competitors. This is 63% above median its historical median of 6.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Heidelberg Materials AG ranks #120 out of 407 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 29.5%.
Is Heidelberg Materials AG's Net Margin % too high?
Heidelberg Materials AG's current Net Margin % of 11.34% is 63% above median its 10-year median of 6.95. The Building Materials industry median Net Margin % is 4.52. Heidelberg Materials AG's value of 11.34% is 150.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Heidelberg Materials AG ranks #120 out of 407 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Heidelberg Materials AG has a GF Score™ of 78/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Heidelberg Materials AG's Net Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Heidelberg Materials AG ranks #120 out of 407 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Heidelberg Materials AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.52. Heidelberg Materials AG's value of 11.34% is 150.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.95 vs. the industry median of 4.52, Heidelberg Materials AG 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. Heidelberg Materials AG's current Net Margin % of 11.34% is 150.9% 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 Heidelberg Materials AG 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. Heidelberg Materials AG's current Net Margin % is 11.34%, which is 63% above median its own 10-year median of 6.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Heidelberg Materials AG stock overvalued right now?
Heidelberg Materials AG (MEX:HEIN) has a current Net Margin % of 11.34%. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN2,581.70, compared to a current price of MXN4,456.48 — trading 72.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 11.34%, which is 63% above median its 10-year median of 6.95 and 150.9% above the Building Materials industry median of 4.52. Heidelberg Materials AG's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 4 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 Heidelberg Materials AG (MEX:HEIN), the current Net Margin % is 11.34% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Heidelberg Materials AG (MEX:HEIN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heidelberg Materials AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN4,456.48 is trading 72.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,581.70.
Key valuation signals for MEX:HEIN:
Net Margin %: 11.34% (63% above median its 10-year median of 6.95)
GF Value™: MXN2,581.70 vs. price of MXN4,456.48 (72.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 150.9% above the Building Materials median (#120 of 407)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:HEIN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest building materials companies, with operations in 60 countries. Its core activities include the production of cement and aggregates, which are used to construct houses, infrastructure, and commercial facilities. The sale of cement and aggregates accounts for the majority of group revenue and profits. Europe is the company's largest market contributing nearly half of group sales. Heidelberg Materials is listed in Germany and has 55,000 employees.
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