Ambuja CementsNSE:AMBUJACEM +0.12%82 Net Margin % is 16.80% as of Mar. 2026, which is 82% above its 10-year median of 9.21. GuruFocus rates NSE:AMBUJACEM with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹639.47 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 404 Building Materials companies, Ambuja Cements ranks better than 76.73% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Ambuja Cements's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹18,302 Mil. Ambuja Cements's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹108,917 Mil. Therefore, Ambuja Cements's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 16.80%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ambuja Cements's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:AMBUJACEM'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.57 Med: 9.21 Max: 12.79
Current: 11.34
NSE:AMBUJACEM's Net Margin % is ranked better than 76.73% of 404
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 4.47
vs NSE:AMBUJACEM: 11.34
Ambuja Cements (NSE:AMBUJACEM) 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.
Ambuja Cements Net Margin % Related Terms
Ambuja Cements Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ambuja 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.
NSE:AMBUJACEM vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Ambuja 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.
Ambuja Cements Net Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Ambuja Cements's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ambuja 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.
Ambuja Cements (NSE:AMBUJACEM) has a Net Margin % of 16.80% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Ambuja Cements and its competitors. This is 82% above median its historical median of 9.21. Over the past decade, Ambuja Cements' Net Margin % has ranged from 5.57 to 12.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Ambuja Cements ranks #94 out of 404 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 23.3%.
Is Ambuja Cements' Net Margin % too high?
Ambuja Cements' current Net Margin % of 16.80% is 82% above median its 10-year median of 9.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.57 to a high of 12.79. The Building Materials industry median Net Margin % is 4.47. Ambuja Cements' value of 16.80% is 275.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ambuja Cements ranks #94 out of 404 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ambuja Cements has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ambuja Cements' Net Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Ambuja Cements ranks #94 out of 404 companies for Net Margin %. This places Ambuja Cements in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.47. Ambuja Cements' value of 16.80% is 275.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Ambuja Cements' own Net Margin % has ranged from 5.57 to 12.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.21 vs. the industry median of 4.47, Ambuja Cements 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 4.47, based on 404 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. Ambuja Cements's current Net Margin % of 16.80% is 275.8% 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 Ambuja Cements and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ambuja Cements's current Net Margin % is 16.80%, which is 82% above median its own 10-year median of 9.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ambuja Cements stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ambuja Cements (NSE:AMBUJACEM) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹639.47, compared to a current price of ₹424.25 — trading 33.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 16.80%, which is 82% above median its 10-year median of 9.21 and 275.8% above the Building Materials industry median of 4.47. Ambuja Cements' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 5 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 Ambuja Cements (NSE:AMBUJACEM), the current Net Margin % is 16.80% 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 Ambuja Cements (NSE:AMBUJACEM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ambuja Cements stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹424.25 is trading 33.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹639.47.
GuruFocus considers Ambuja Cements to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:AMBUJACEM:
Net Margin %: 16.80% (82% above median its 10-year median of 9.21)
GF Value™: ₹639.47 vs. price of ₹424.25 (33.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 275.8% above the Building Materials median (#94 of 404)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:AMBUJACEM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ambuja Cements Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of cement, intermediary products, and cement-related products. The Company operates multiple cement manufacturing plants located at various locations and markets cement and cement-related products. Its product portfolio includes Ambuja Kawach, Ambuja Plus, Ambuja Compocem, Ambuja Cement, Ambuja Cool Walls, Purasand for Concrete & Plaster, and others. The Company generates revenue from within India.
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