Sumitomo Osaka Cement CoSUCEF +19.24%72 Net Margin % is 8.37% as of Mar. 2026, which is 69% above its 10-year median of 4.96. GuruFocus rates SUCEF with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $20.83 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 407 Building Materials companies, Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co ranks better than 52.33% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SUCEF'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.79 Med: 4.96 Max: 6.93
Current: 5.01
SUCEF's Net Margin % is ranked better than 52.33% of 407
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 4.52
vs SUCEF: 5.01
Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co (OTCPK:SUCEF) 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.
Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Sumitomo Osaka 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.
For the Building Materials subindustry, Sumitomo Osaka 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.
Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co Net Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sumitomo Osaka 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.
Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co (SUCEF) has a Net Margin % of 8.37% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co and its competitors. This is 69% above median its historical median of 4.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co ranks #194 out of 407 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 47.7%.
Is Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co's Net Margin % too high?
Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co's current Net Margin % of 8.37% is 69% above median its 10-year median of 4.96. The Building Materials industry median Net Margin % is 4.52. Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co's value of 8.37% is 85.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co ranks #194 out of 407 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co's Net Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co ranks #194 out of 407 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.52. Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co's value of 8.37% is 85.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.96 vs. the industry median of 4.52, Sumitomo Osaka 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 4.52, 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. Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co's current Net Margin % of 8.37% is 85.2% 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 Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co 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. Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co's current Net Margin % is 8.37%, which is 69% above median its own 10-year median of 4.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co (SUCEF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $20.83, compared to a current price of $30.00 — trading 44% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 8.37%, which is 69% above median its 10-year median of 4.96 and 85.2% above the Building Materials industry median of 4.52. Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co (SUCEF), the current Net Margin % is 8.37% 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 Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co (SUCEF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $30.00 is trading 44% above its estimated GF Value™ of $20.83.
GuruFocus considers Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SUCEF:
Net Margin %: 8.37% (69% above median its 10-year median of 4.96)
GF Value™: $20.83 vs. price of $30.00 (44% above fair value)
Industry Position: 85.2% above the Building Materials median (#194 of 407)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SUCEF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co Ltd is a producer of cement and cement-related products. The largest operating segment by revenue offers assorted cements, ready-mix concrete, cement-related solidification materials, supply of electrical power, and recycling of raw materials and fuel. Sumitomo Osaka Cement also supplies repairing and reinforcing products for concrete structures, mineral resources, optoelectronics, and advanced materials. Sumitomo's operation is focused on Japan, with nearly all its revenue generated in the Japan area.
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