City Cement CoSAU:3003 -0.27%86 Operating Margin % is 21.54% as of Mar. 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 26.33. GuruFocus rates SAU:3003 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼20.89 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 402 Building Materials companies, City Cement Co ranks better than 83.83% on this metric.
City Cement Co operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -10.8%.
The historical rank and industry rank for City Cement Co's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:3003'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 18.69 Med: 26.33 Max: 38.41
Current: 18.69
SAU:3003's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 83.83% of 402
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 7.63
vs SAU:3003: 18.69
City Cement Co's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -10.80% per year.
City Cement Co (SAU:3003) 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.
City Cement Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
City Cement Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for City 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.
SAU:3003 vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, City 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.
City Cement Co Operating Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, City Cement Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where City Cement Co'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.
City 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.
City Cement Co (SAU:3003) has a Operating Margin % of 21.54% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on City Cement Co and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 26.33. Over the past decade, City Cement Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 18.69 to 38.41. According to the industry distribution chart, City Cement Co ranks #65 out of 402 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 16.2%.
Is City Cement Co's Operating Margin % too high?
City Cement Co's current Operating Margin % of 21.54% is 18% below median its 10-year median of 26.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.69 to a high of 38.41. The Building Materials industry median Operating Margin % is 7.63. City Cement Co's value of 21.54% is 182.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, City Cement Co ranks #65 out of 402 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, City Cement Co has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does City Cement Co's Operating Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, City Cement Co ranks #65 out of 402 companies for Operating Margin %. This places City Cement Co in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.63. City Cement Co's value of 21.54% is 182.3% above this benchmark. Historically, City Cement Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 18.69 to 38.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.33 vs. the industry median of 7.63, City 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 7.63, based on 402 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. City Cement Co's current Operating Margin % of 21.54% is 182.3% 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 City Cement Co and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Operating Margin % is 7.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. City Cement Co's current Operating Margin % is 21.54%, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 26.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is City Cement Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, City Cement Co (SAU:3003) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼20.89, compared to a current price of ﷼11.28 — trading 46% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 21.54%, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 26.33 and 182.3% above the Building Materials industry median of 7.63. City Cement Co's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 City Cement Co (SAU:3003), the current Operating Margin % is 21.54% 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 City Cement Co (SAU:3003) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, City Cement Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼11.28 is trading 46% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼20.89.
GuruFocus considers City Cement Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:3003:
Operating Margin %: 21.54% (18% below median its 10-year median of 26.33)
GF Value™: ﷼20.89 vs. price of ﷼11.28 (46% below fair value)
Industry Position: 182.3% above the Building Materials median (#65 of 402)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:3003 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
City Cement Co produces a wide range of cement products in Saudi Arabia. It offers Ordinary Portland cement suitable for modern construction, concrete works, restoration work, and Sulfate resistant cement used in dam projects, marine works such as ports and berths, sewage stations, bases, and construction foundations. Geographically, the company operates in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia only.
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