Vassilico Cement Works PCLCYS:VCW -1.96%100 Operating Margin % is 28.26% as of Dec. 2025, which is 39% above its 10-year median of 20.40. GuruFocus rates CYS:VCW with a GF Score™ of 100/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.50 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 405 Building Materials companies, Vassilico Cement Works PCL ranks better than 94.07% on this metric.
Vassilico Cement Works PCL (CYS:VCW) 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.
Be Aware
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.
Vassilico Cement Works PCL Operating Margin % Related Terms
Vassilico Cement Works PCL Operating 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.
Vassilico Cement Works PCL Operating Margin % Chart
CYS:VCW vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Vassilico Cement Works PCL'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.
Vassilico Cement Works PCL Operating Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Vassilico Cement Works PCL's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vassilico Cement Works PCL's Operating Margin % falls into.
Vassilico Cement Works PCL 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.
Vassilico Cement Works PCL'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.
Vassilico Cement Works PCL (CYS:VCW) has a Operating Margin % of 28.26% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Vassilico Cement Works PCL and its competitors. This is 39% above median its historical median of 20.40. Over the past decade, Vassilico Cement Works PCL's Operating Margin % has ranged from 10.24 to 27.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Vassilico Cement Works PCL ranks #24 out of 405 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 5.9%.
Is Vassilico Cement Works PCL's Operating Margin % too high?
Vassilico Cement Works PCL's current Operating Margin % of 28.26% is 39% above median its 10-year median of 20.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.24 to a high of 27.87. The Building Materials industry median Operating Margin % is 7.64. Vassilico Cement Works PCL's value of 28.26% is 269.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vassilico Cement Works PCL ranks #24 out of 405 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Vassilico Cement Works PCL has a GF Score™ of 100/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vassilico Cement Works PCL's Operating Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Vassilico Cement Works PCL ranks #24 out of 405 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Vassilico Cement Works PCL in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.64. Vassilico Cement Works PCL's value of 28.26% is 269.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Vassilico Cement Works PCL's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 10.24 to 27.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.40 vs. the industry median of 7.64, Vassilico Cement Works PCL 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. Vassilico Cement Works PCL's current Operating Margin % of 28.26% is 269.9% 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 Vassilico Cement Works PCL 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. Vassilico Cement Works PCL's current Operating Margin % is 28.26%, which is 39% above median its own 10-year median of 20.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vassilico Cement Works PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vassilico Cement Works PCL (CYS:VCW) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.50, compared to a current price of €5.00 — trading 42.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 28.26%, which is 39% above median its 10-year median of 20.40 and 269.9% above the Building Materials industry median of 7.64. Vassilico Cement Works PCL's overall GF Score™ is 100/100 with 3 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 Vassilico Cement Works PCL (CYS:VCW), the current Operating Margin % is 28.26% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Vassilico Cement Works PCL (CYS:VCW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vassilico Cement Works PCL stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €5.00 is trading 42.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.50.
GuruFocus considers Vassilico Cement Works PCL to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CYS:VCW:
Operating Margin %: 28.26% (39% above median its 10-year median of 20.40)
GF Value™: €3.50 vs. price of €5.00 (42.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 269.9% above the Building Materials median (#24 of 405)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CYS:VCW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vassilico Cement Works PCL is a company that produces clinker and cement, which are then sold in both local and international markets. The company is responsible for managing requests related to the extraction of raw materials, which are exclusively used for cement production. The majority of the company's revenue comes from the sale of cement products in the domestic market.
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