Arabian Cement CoSAU:3010 -0.13%87 Net Margin % is 23.96% as of Mar. 2026, which is 28% above its 10-year median of 18.65. GuruFocus rates SAU:3010 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼32.75 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 404 Building Materials companies, Arabian Cement Co ranks better than 86.88% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Arabian Cement Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:3010'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.37 Med: 18.65 Max: 38.95
Current: 18.75
SAU:3010's Net Margin % is ranked better than 86.88% of 404
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 4.47
vs SAU:3010: 18.75
Arabian Cement Co (SAU:3010) 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.
Arabian Cement Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Arabian Cement Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Arabian 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.
SAU:3010 vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Arabian 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.
Arabian Cement Co Net Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Arabian Cement Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arabian 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.
Arabian Cement Co (SAU:3010) has a Net Margin % of 23.96% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Arabian Cement Co and its competitors. This is 28% above median its historical median of 18.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Arabian Cement Co ranks #53 out of 404 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 13.1%.
Is Arabian Cement Co's Net Margin % too high?
Arabian Cement Co's current Net Margin % of 23.96% is 28% above median its 10-year median of 18.65. The Building Materials industry median Net Margin % is 4.47. Arabian Cement Co's value of 23.96% is 436% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arabian Cement Co ranks #53 out of 404 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Arabian Cement Co has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arabian Cement Co's Net Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Arabian Cement Co ranks #53 out of 404 companies for Net Margin %. This places Arabian Cement Co in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.47. Arabian Cement Co's value of 23.96% is 436% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 18.65 vs. the industry median of 4.47, Arabian 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 4.47, 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. Arabian Cement Co's current Net Margin % of 23.96% is 436% 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 Arabian Cement Co 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. Arabian Cement Co's current Net Margin % is 23.96%, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 18.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arabian Cement Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arabian Cement Co (SAU:3010) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼32.75, compared to a current price of ﷼23.37 — trading 28.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 23.96%, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 18.65 and 436% above the Building Materials industry median of 4.47. Arabian Cement Co's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 3 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 Arabian Cement Co (SAU:3010), the current Net Margin % is 23.96% 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 Arabian Cement Co (SAU:3010) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arabian Cement Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼23.37 is trading 28.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼32.75.
GuruFocus considers Arabian Cement Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:3010:
Net Margin %: 23.96% (28% above median its 10-year median of 18.65)
GF Value™: ﷼32.75 vs. price of ﷼23.37 (28.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 436% above the Building Materials median (#53 of 404)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:3010 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Arabian Cement Co Ltd operates as a cement company in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Arabian Gulf region. Along with its subsidiaries, the company is engaged in the production of cement, building materials, trading of clinker, cement, construction materials, and other related materials and derivatives. The company's geographical segments include Inside KSA and the Outside Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It derives a majority of its revenue from Inside KSA.
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