Barak Valley CementsNSE:BVCL -1.41%69 Net Margin % is 2.44% as of Mar. 2026, which is 160% above its 10-year median of 0.94. GuruFocus rates NSE:BVCL with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹44.15 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 406 Building Materials companies, Barak Valley Cements ranks worse than 72.17% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Barak Valley Cements's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:BVCL'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.62 Med: 0.94 Max: 3.77
Current: 0.14
NSE:BVCL's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 72.17% of 406
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 4.52
vs NSE:BVCL: 0.14
Barak Valley Cements (NSE:BVCL) 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.
Barak Valley Cements Net Margin % Related Terms
Barak Valley Cements Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Barak Valley 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:BVCL vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Barak Valley 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.
Barak Valley Cements Net Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Barak Valley Cements's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Barak Valley 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.
Barak Valley Cements (NSE:BVCL) has a Net Margin % of 2.44% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Barak Valley Cements and its competitors. This is 160% above median its historical median of 0.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Barak Valley Cements ranks #293 out of 406 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 72.2%.
Is Barak Valley Cements' Net Margin % too high?
Barak Valley Cements' current Net Margin % of 2.44% is 160% above median its 10-year median of 0.94. The Building Materials industry median Net Margin % is 4.52. Barak Valley Cements' value of 2.44% is 46% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Barak Valley Cements ranks #293 out of 406 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Barak Valley Cements has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Barak Valley Cements' Net Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Barak Valley Cements ranks #293 out of 406 companies for Net Margin %. This places Barak Valley Cements in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.52. Barak Valley Cements' value of 2.44% is 46% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.94 vs. the industry median of 4.52, Barak Valley Cements has consistently been below 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 406 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. Barak Valley Cements's current Net Margin % of 2.44% is 46% below 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 Barak Valley 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. Barak Valley Cements's current Net Margin % is 2.44%, which is 160% above median its own 10-year median of 0.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Barak Valley Cements stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barak Valley Cements (NSE:BVCL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹44.15, compared to a current price of ₹41.28 — trading 6.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 2.44%, which is 160% above median its 10-year median of 0.94 and 46% below the Building Materials industry median of 4.52. Barak Valley Cements' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Barak Valley Cements (NSE:BVCL), the current Net Margin % is 2.44% 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 Barak Valley Cements (NSE:BVCL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barak Valley Cements stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹41.28 is trading 6.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹44.15.
GuruFocus considers Barak Valley Cements to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:BVCL:
Net Margin %: 2.44% (160% above median its 10-year median of 0.94)
GF Value™: ₹44.15 vs. price of ₹41.28 (6.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 46% below the Building Materials median (#293 of 406)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:BVCL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Barak Valley Cements Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing and sales of cement of different grades and is marketing its product under the brand name Valley Strong Cement. The company caters mainly to the domestic market of north eastern states of India.
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