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The historical rank and industry rank for Southern Province Cement Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:3050'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.34 Med: 28.32 Max: 49.41
Current: -9.34
SAU:3050's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 85.43% of 405
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 4.4
vs SAU:3050: -9.34
Southern Province Cement Co (SAU:3050) 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.
Southern Province Cement Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Southern Province Cement Co 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.
SAU:3050 vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Southern Province 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.
Southern Province Cement Co Net Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Southern Province Cement Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Southern Province 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.
Southern Province Cement Co (SAU:3050) has a Net Margin % of -2.01% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Southern Province Cement Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Southern Province Cement Co ranks #346 out of 405 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 85.4%.
Is Southern Province Cement Co's Net Margin % too high?
Southern Province Cement Co's current Net Margin % is -2.01%. Based on the distribution chart, Southern Province Cement Co ranks #346 out of 405 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Southern Province Cement Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southern Province Cement Co's Net Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Southern Province Cement Co ranks #346 out of 405 companies for Net Margin %. This places Southern Province Cement Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.40. 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 4.40, based on 405 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. 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 Southern Province Cement Co and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Southern Province Cement Co's current Net Margin % is -2.01%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Southern Province Cement Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Province Cement Co (SAU:3050) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼29.17, compared to a current price of ﷼19.25 — trading 34% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -2.01%. Southern Province Cement Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 7 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 Southern Province Cement Co (SAU:3050), the current Net Margin % is -2.01% 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 Southern Province Cement Co (SAU:3050) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Province Cement Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼19.25 is trading 34% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼29.17.
GuruFocus considers Southern Province Cement Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SAU:3050:
Net Margin %: -2.01%
GF Value™: ﷼29.17 vs. price of ﷼19.25 (34% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:3050 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Southern Province Cement Co is engaged in the manufacture and production of cement, its derivatives, and related accessories. The company derives its revenue from selling cement and selling clinker. The company operates in Saudi Arabia, and its geographical area segments are Jazan, Bisha, and Tehama.
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