Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Andhra Cements's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹485 Mil. Andhra Cements's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1,549 Mil. Therefore, Andhra Cements's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 31.33%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Andhra Cements's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:ACL'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -199645.18 Med: -42.71 Max: -15.18
Current: -15.18
NSE:ACL's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 88.21% of 407
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 4.52
vs NSE:ACL: -15.18
Andhra Cements (NSE:ACL) 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.
Andhra Cements Net Margin % Related Terms
Andhra Cements Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Andhra Cements'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, Andhra Cements'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.
Andhra Cements Net Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Andhra Cements's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Andhra Cements'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.
Andhra Cements (NSE:ACL) has a Net Margin % of 31.33% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Andhra Cements and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Andhra Cements ranks #359 out of 407 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 88.2%.
Is Andhra Cements' Net Margin % too high?
Andhra Cements' current Net Margin % is 31.33%. The Building Materials industry median Net Margin % is 4.52. Andhra Cements' value of 31.33% is 593.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Andhra Cements ranks #359 out of 407 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Andhra Cements has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Andhra Cements' Net Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Andhra Cements ranks #359 out of 407 companies for Net Margin %. This places Andhra Cements in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.52. Andhra Cements' value of 31.33% is 593.1% above this benchmark. 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. Andhra Cements's current Net Margin % of 31.33% is 593.1% 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 Andhra Cements 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. Andhra Cements's current Net Margin % is 31.33%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Andhra Cements stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Andhra Cements (NSE:ACL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹119.61, compared to a current price of ₹52.34 — trading 56.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 31.33% and 593.1% above the Building Materials industry median of 4.52. Andhra Cements' overall GF Score™ is 34/100 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 Andhra Cements (NSE:ACL), the current Net Margin % is 31.33% 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 Andhra Cements (NSE:ACL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Andhra Cements stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹52.34 is trading 56.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹119.61.
GuruFocus considers Andhra Cements to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NSE:ACL:
Net Margin %: 31.33%
GF Value™: ₹119.61 vs. price of ₹52.34 (56.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 593.1% above the Building Materials median (#359 of 407)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:ACL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Andhra Cements Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacture and sale of cement. The company has single reportable segment manufacturing and selling cement.
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