Anhui Conch Cement CoAHCHY 62 Operating Margin % is 9.40% as of Mar. 2026, which is 57% below its 10-year median of 21.72. GuruFocus rates AHCHY with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.87 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 405 Building Materials companies, Anhui Conch Cement Co ranks better than 63.46% on this metric.
Anhui Conch Cement Co (OTCPK:AHCHY) 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.
Anhui Conch Cement Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Anhui Conch Cement Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Anhui Conch Cement Co'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.
AHCHY vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Anhui Conch Cement Co'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.
Anhui Conch Cement Co Operating Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Anhui Conch Cement Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Anhui Conch Cement Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
Anhui Conch Cement Co Operating Margin % Calculation
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.
Anhui Conch Cement Co'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.
Anhui Conch Cement Co (AHCHY) has a Operating Margin % of 9.40% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Anhui Conch Cement Co and its competitors. This is 57% below median its historical median of 21.72. Over the past decade, Anhui Conch Cement Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 8.47 to 30.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Anhui Conch Cement Co ranks #148 out of 405 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 36.5%.
Is Anhui Conch Cement Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Anhui Conch Cement Co's current Operating Margin % of 9.40% is 57% below median its 10-year median of 21.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.47 to a high of 30.32. The Building Materials industry median Operating Margin % is 7.64. Anhui Conch Cement Co's value of 9.40% is 23% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Anhui Conch Cement Co ranks #148 out of 405 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Anhui Conch Cement Co has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Anhui Conch Cement Co's Operating Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Anhui Conch Cement Co ranks #148 out of 405 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Anhui Conch Cement Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.64. Anhui Conch Cement Co's value of 9.40% is 23% above this benchmark. Historically, Anhui Conch Cement Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 8.47 to 30.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.72 vs. the industry median of 7.64, Anhui Conch 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 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. Anhui Conch Cement Co's current Operating Margin % of 9.40% is 23% 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 Anhui Conch Cement Co 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. Anhui Conch Cement Co's current Operating Margin % is 9.40%, which is 57% below median its own 10-year median of 21.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Anhui Conch Cement Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Anhui Conch Cement Co (AHCHY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.87, compared to a current price of $10.77 — trading 0.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 9.40%, which is 57% below median its 10-year median of 21.72 and 23% above the Building Materials industry median of 7.64. Anhui Conch Cement Co's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 6 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 Anhui Conch Cement Co (AHCHY), the current Operating Margin % is 9.40% 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 Anhui Conch Cement Co (AHCHY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Anhui Conch Cement Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $10.77 is trading 0.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $10.87.
GuruFocus considers Anhui Conch Cement Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for AHCHY:
Operating Margin %: 9.40% (57% below median its 10-year median of 21.72)
GF Value™: $10.87 vs. price of $10.77 (0.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 23% above the Building Materials median (#148 of 405)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AHCHY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Anhui Conch Cement mainly engages in the production and sale of cement, clinker, and concrete in China. The company was established in 1997 and headquartered in Anhui province. With annual cement production capacity of over 400 million metric tons in 2025, the firm is the second-largest cement manufacturer in China. Sales of self-produced products contribute to about 80% of its revenue, with the remainder mainly from the trading business and service income.
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