Arabian Cement CoSAU:3010 +0.43%82 Operating Margin % is 24.44% as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 20.86. GuruFocus rates SAU:3010 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼32.75 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 404 Building Materials companies, Arabian Cement Co ranks better than 84.41% on this metric.
Arabian Cement Co Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -7%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Arabian Cement Co's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:3010'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5 Med: 20.86 Max: 39.48
Current: 19.82
SAU:3010's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 84.41% of 404
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 7.65
vs SAU:3010: 19.82
Arabian Cement Co's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -7.00% per year.
Arabian Cement Co (SAU:3010) 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.
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Arabian Cement Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Arabian 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:3010 vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Arabian 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.
Arabian Cement Co Operating Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Arabian Cement Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arabian 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.
Arabian 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.
Arabian Cement Co (SAU:3010) has a Operating Margin % of 24.44% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Arabian Cement Co and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 20.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Arabian Cement Co ranks #63 out of 404 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 15.6%.
Is Arabian Cement Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Arabian Cement Co's current Operating Margin % of 24.44% is 17% above median its 10-year median of 20.86. The Building Materials industry median Operating Margin % is 7.65. Arabian Cement Co's value of 24.44% is 219.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arabian Cement Co ranks #63 out of 404 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Arabian Cement Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arabian Cement Co's Operating Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Arabian Cement Co ranks #63 out of 404 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Arabian Cement Co in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.65. Arabian Cement Co's value of 24.44% is 219.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 20.86 vs. the industry median of 7.65, Arabian 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 7.65, based on 404 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. Arabian Cement Co's current Operating Margin % of 24.44% is 219.5% 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 Arabian Cement Co and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Operating Margin % is 7.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arabian Cement Co's current Operating Margin % is 24.44%, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 20.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arabian Cement Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arabian Cement Co (SAU:3010) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼32.75, compared to a current price of ﷼23.40 — trading 28.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 24.44%, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 20.86 and 219.5% above the Building Materials industry median of 7.65. Arabian Cement Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 4 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 Arabian Cement Co (SAU:3010), the current Operating Margin % is 24.44% 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 Arabian Cement Co (SAU:3010) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arabian Cement Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼23.40 is trading 28.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼32.75.
GuruFocus considers Arabian Cement Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:3010:
Operating Margin %: 24.44% (17% above median its 10-year median of 20.86)
GF Value™: ﷼32.75 vs. price of ﷼23.40 (28.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 219.5% above the Building Materials median (#63 of 404)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:3010 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Arabian Cement Co Ltd operates as a cement company in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Arabian Gulf region. Along with its subsidiaries, the company is engaged in the production of cement, building materials, trading of clinker, cement, construction materials, and other related materials and derivatives. The company's geographical segments include Inside KSA and the Outside Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It derives a majority of its revenue from Inside KSA.
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