Riyadh Cement CoSAU:3092 +0.39%85 Operating Margin % is 31.01% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 34.05. GuruFocus rates SAU:3092 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼32.91 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 404 Building Materials companies, Riyadh Cement Co ranks better than 93.07% on this metric.
Riyadh Cement Co operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -4.7%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Riyadh Cement Co's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:3092'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 20.45 Med: 34.05 Max: 39.23
Current: 26.4
SAU:3092's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 93.07% of 404
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 7.65
vs SAU:3092: 26.40
Riyadh Cement Co's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -4.70% per year.
Riyadh Cement Co (SAU:3092) 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.
Riyadh Cement Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Riyadh Cement Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Riyadh 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:3092 vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Riyadh 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.
Riyadh Cement Co Operating Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Riyadh Cement Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Riyadh 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.
Riyadh 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.
Riyadh Cement Co (SAU:3092) has a Operating Margin % of 31.01% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Riyadh Cement Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 34.05. Over the past decade, Riyadh Cement Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 20.45 to 39.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Riyadh Cement Co ranks #28 out of 404 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 6.9%.
Is Riyadh Cement Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Riyadh Cement Co's current Operating Margin % of 31.01% is near median its 10-year median of 34.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.45 to a high of 39.23. The Building Materials industry median Operating Margin % is 7.65. Riyadh Cement Co's value of 31.01% is 305.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Riyadh Cement Co ranks #28 out of 404 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Riyadh Cement Co has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Riyadh Cement Co's Operating Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Riyadh Cement Co ranks #28 out of 404 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Riyadh Cement Co in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.65. Riyadh Cement Co's value of 31.01% is 305.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Riyadh Cement Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 20.45 to 39.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 34.05 vs. the industry median of 7.65, Riyadh 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. Riyadh Cement Co's current Operating Margin % of 31.01% is 305.4% 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 Riyadh 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. Riyadh Cement Co's current Operating Margin % is 31.01%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 34.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Riyadh Cement Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Riyadh Cement Co (SAU:3092) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼32.91, compared to a current price of ﷼23.18 — trading 29.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 31.01%, which is near median its 10-year median of 34.05 and 305.4% above the Building Materials industry median of 7.65. Riyadh Cement Co's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Riyadh Cement Co (SAU:3092), the current Operating Margin % is 31.01% 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 Riyadh Cement Co (SAU:3092) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Riyadh Cement Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼23.18 is trading 29.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼32.91.
GuruFocus considers Riyadh Cement Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:3092:
Operating Margin %: 31.01% (near median its 10-year median of 34.05)
GF Value™: ﷼32.91 vs. price of ﷼23.18 (29.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 305.4% above the Building Materials median (#28 of 404)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:3092 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Riyadh Cement Co is engaged in the production and selling of cement. The company manufactures cement, white cement, gray cement, clinker, portland cement, and other materials. Geographically, it is diversified in Qatar, Kuwait, Yemen, Bahrain, Oman, Iraq and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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