Eastern Province Cement CoSAU:3080 +0.67%93 Operating Margin % is 22.75% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 23.08. GuruFocus rates SAU:3080 with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼39.04 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 402 Building Materials companies, Eastern Province Cement Co ranks better than 84.33% on this metric.
Eastern Province Cement Co operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -5.6%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Eastern Province Cement Co's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:3080'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.5 Med: 23.08 Max: 27.97
Current: 19.16
SAU:3080's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 84.33% of 402
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 7.63
vs SAU:3080: 19.16
Eastern Province Cement Co (SAU:3080) 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.
Eastern Province Cement Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Eastern Province Cement Co 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.
Eastern Province Cement Co Operating Margin % Chart
SAU:3080 vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Eastern Province 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.
Eastern Province Cement Co Operating Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Eastern Province Cement Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Eastern Province Cement Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
Eastern Province 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.
Eastern Province 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.
Eastern Province Cement Co (SAU:3080) has a Operating Margin % of 22.75% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Eastern Province Cement Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 23.08. Over the past decade, Eastern Province Cement Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 12.50 to 27.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Eastern Province Cement Co ranks #63 out of 402 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 15.7%.
Is Eastern Province Cement Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Eastern Province Cement Co's current Operating Margin % of 22.75% is near median its 10-year median of 23.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.50 to a high of 27.97. The Building Materials industry median Operating Margin % is 7.63. Eastern Province Cement Co's value of 22.75% is 198.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Eastern Province Cement Co ranks #63 out of 402 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Eastern Province Cement Co has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eastern Province Cement Co's Operating Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Eastern Province Cement Co ranks #63 out of 402 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Eastern Province Cement Co in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.63. Eastern Province Cement Co's value of 22.75% is 198.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Eastern Province Cement Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 12.50 to 27.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.08 vs. the industry median of 7.63, Eastern Province 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. Eastern Province Cement Co's current Operating Margin % of 22.75% is 198.2% 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 Eastern Province 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. Eastern Province Cement Co's current Operating Margin % is 22.75%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 23.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Eastern Province Cement Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eastern Province Cement Co (SAU:3080) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼39.04, compared to a current price of ﷼27.12 — trading 30.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 22.75%, which is near median its 10-year median of 23.08 and 198.2% above the Building Materials industry median of 7.63. Eastern Province Cement Co's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 5 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 Eastern Province Cement Co (SAU:3080), the current Operating Margin % is 22.75% 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 Eastern Province Cement Co (SAU:3080) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eastern Province Cement Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼27.12 is trading 30.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼39.04.
GuruFocus considers Eastern Province Cement Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:3080:
Operating Margin %: 22.75% (near median its 10-year median of 23.08)
GF Value™: ﷼39.04 vs. price of ﷼27.12 (30.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 198.2% above the Building Materials median (#63 of 402)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:3080 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Eastern Province Cement Co is engaged in producing different kinds of Building materials. It operates in two segments: Cement, which is into manufacturing and wholesale of ordinary cement, salt-resistant cement, and clinker cement; and the Precast segment is into manufacturing of partitions, frames & prefabricated buildings from prefabricated concrete. The cement segment accounts for the majority revenue of the company. Geographically, it generates nearly all of its revenue from Saudi Arabia.
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