Gulf Cement Co PSC had lost money in 83% of the time over the past 12quarters.
Gulf Cement Co PSC (ADX:GCEM) Operating Margin % Explanation
Just like Gross Margin %, it is important to see a company maintains its operating margin over time. Among the same industry, a company with higher operating margin is more efficient in its operation. It is also more stable during industry slowdown or recessions. Peter Lynch prefers those with higher margins than those with lower margins.
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Operating Margin % can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).
If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin % may decline. Often the Operating Margin % declines well before the company's Revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.
For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokias Operating Margin % had already been in decline since 2002, although its Earnings per Share (Diluted) were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin % would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).
Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.
Gulf Cement Co PSC Operating Margin % Related Terms
Gulf Cement Co PSC Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gulf Cement Co PSC's Operating 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.
ADX:GCEM vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Gulf Cement Co PSC's Operating Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Operating 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.
Gulf Cement Co PSC Operating Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Gulf Cement Co PSC's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gulf Cement Co PSC's Operating Margin % falls into.
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
Gulf Cement Co PSC's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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.
Gulf Cement Co PSC (ADX:GCEM) has a Operating Margin % of 17.01% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Gulf Cement Co PSC and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Gulf Cement Co PSC ranks #252 out of 405 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 62.2%.
Is Gulf Cement Co PSC's Operating Margin % too high?
Gulf Cement Co PSC's current Operating Margin % is 17.01%. The Building Materials industry median Operating Margin % is 7.64. Gulf Cement Co PSC's value of 17.01% is 122.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gulf Cement Co PSC ranks #252 out of 405 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Gulf Cement Co PSC has a GF Score™ of 29/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gulf Cement Co PSC's Operating Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Gulf Cement Co PSC ranks #252 out of 405 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Gulf Cement Co PSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.64. Gulf Cement Co PSC's value of 17.01% is 122.6% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Operating Margin % for a Building Materials company?
The median Operating Margin % among Building Materials companies is 7.64, based on 405 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Gulf Cement Co PSC's current Operating Margin % of 17.01% is 122.6% 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 Operating Margin % mean?
A high Operating Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Gulf Cement Co PSC and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Operating Margin % is 7.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gulf Cement Co PSC's current Operating Margin % is 17.01%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gulf Cement Co PSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gulf Cement Co PSC (ADX:GCEM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is د.إ0.70, compared to a current price of د.إ1.01 — trading 44.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 17.01% and 122.6% above the Building Materials industry median of 7.64. Gulf Cement Co PSC's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Gulf Cement Co PSC (ADX:GCEM), the current Operating Margin % is 17.01% 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 Gulf Cement Co PSC (ADX:GCEM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gulf Cement Co PSC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of د.إ1.01 is trading 44.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of د.إ0.70.
GuruFocus considers Gulf Cement Co PSC to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ADX:GCEM:
Operating Margin %: 17.01%
GF Value™: د.إ0.70 vs. price of د.إ1.01 (44.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 122.6% above the Building Materials median (#252 of 405)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ADX:GCEM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gulf Cement Co PSC operates as a cement producer that serves customers located in the UAE and the Arab Gulf Zone. Its product offerings include a variety of cements such as Sulphate Resisting Portland Cement, Ordinary Portland Cement, Moderate Sulphate Resisting Portland Cement, and Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag, among others. The company has two operating segments, including Manufacturing of all types of cements, and Investments in marketable equity securities, deposits with banks, and investment properties. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Manufacturing segment. Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from its business within the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
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