Cementos PacasmayoALIM:CPACASC1 62 Operating Margin % is 25.14% as of Mar. 2026, which is 28% above its 10-year median of 19.65. GuruFocus rates LIM:CPACASC1 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of S/.4.66 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 405 Building Materials companies, Cementos PacasmayoA ranks better than 87.16% on this metric.
Cementos Pacasmayo SAA operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cementos PacasmayoA's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LIM:CPACASC1'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.4 Med: 19.65 Max: 22.97
Current: 21.57
LIM:CPACASC1's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 87.16% of 405
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 7.64
vs LIM:CPACASC1: 21.57
Cementos PacasmayoA's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 8.10% per year.
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.
Cementos PacasmayoA Operating Margin % Related Terms
Cementos PacasmayoA Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cementos PacasmayoA'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.
LIM:CPACASC1 vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Cementos PacasmayoA'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.
Cementos PacasmayoA Operating Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Cementos PacasmayoA's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cementos PacasmayoA'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.
Cementos PacasmayoA'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.
Cementos PacasmayoA (LIM:CPACASC1) has a Operating Margin % of 25.14% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Cementos PacasmayoA and its competitors. This is 28% above median its historical median of 19.65. Over the past decade, Cementos PacasmayoA's Operating Margin % has ranged from 13.40 to 22.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Cementos PacasmayoA ranks #52 out of 405 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 12.8%.
Is Cementos PacasmayoA's Operating Margin % too high?
Cementos PacasmayoA's current Operating Margin % of 25.14% is 28% above median its 10-year median of 19.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.40 to a high of 22.97. The Building Materials industry median Operating Margin % is 7.64. Cementos PacasmayoA's value of 25.14% is 229.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cementos PacasmayoA ranks #52 out of 405 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cementos PacasmayoA has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cementos PacasmayoA's Operating Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Cementos PacasmayoA ranks #52 out of 405 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Cementos PacasmayoA in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.64. Cementos PacasmayoA's value of 25.14% is 229.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Cementos PacasmayoA's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 13.40 to 22.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.65 vs. the industry median of 7.64, Cementos PacasmayoA 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. Cementos PacasmayoA's current Operating Margin % of 25.14% is 229.1% 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 Cementos PacasmayoA 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. Cementos PacasmayoA's current Operating Margin % is 25.14%, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 19.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cementos PacasmayoA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cementos PacasmayoA (LIM:CPACASC1) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S/.4.66, compared to a current price of S/.8.05 — trading 72.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 25.14%, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 19.65 and 229.1% above the Building Materials industry median of 7.64. Cementos PacasmayoA's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Cementos PacasmayoA (LIM:CPACASC1), the current Operating Margin % is 25.14% 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 Cementos PacasmayoA (LIM:CPACASC1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cementos PacasmayoA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of S/.8.05 is trading 72.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of S/.4.66.
GuruFocus considers Cementos PacasmayoA to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LIM:CPACASC1:
Operating Margin %: 25.14% (28% above median its 10-year median of 19.65)
GF Value™: S/.4.66 vs. price of S/.8.05 (72.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 229.1% above the Building Materials median (#52 of 405)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LIM:CPACASC1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cementos Pacasmayo SAA is a Peruvian cement company, and only cement manufacturer serving in the northern region of Peru. It produce, distribute and sell cement and cement-related materials, such as precast products and ready-mix concrete. Its products are mainly used in construction, which has been one of the fastest growing segments of the Peruvian economy in recent years. It also produce and sell quicklime for use in mining operations. It also provide transportation services. It has three operating segments cement, concrete, mortar, pavement and precast; quicklime; and sales of construction supplies. The majority of profit comes from Cement segment. Peru's cement production is into three regions northern region, central region, including Lima's metropolitan area, and southern region.
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