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Northern Region Cement CoSAU:3004 +0.15%66 Pretax Margin % is 8.50% as of Mar. 2026, which is 53% below its 10-year median of 17.97. GuruFocus rates SAU:3004 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼10.29 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 405 Building Materials companies, Northern Region Cement Co ranks better than 65.93% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Northern Region Cement Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:3004'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.33 Med: 17.97 Max: 24.31
Current: 10.73
SAU:3004's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 65.93% of 405
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 5.94
vs SAU:3004: 10.73
Northern Region Cement Co (SAU:3004) Pretax Margin % Explanation
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Northern Region Cement Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Northern Region Cement Co Pretax 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.
SAU:3004 vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Northern Region Cement Co's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax 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.
Northern Region Cement Co Pretax Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Northern Region Cement Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Northern Region Cement Co's Pretax Margin % falls into.
* 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.
Northern Region Cement Co (SAU:3004) has a Pretax Margin % of 8.50% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Northern Region Cement Co and its competitors. This is 53% below median its historical median of 17.97. Over the past decade, Northern Region Cement Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.33 to 24.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Northern Region Cement Co ranks #138 out of 405 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 34.1%.
Is Northern Region Cement Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Northern Region Cement Co's current Pretax Margin % of 8.50% is 53% below median its 10-year median of 17.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.33 to a high of 24.31. The Building Materials industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.94. Northern Region Cement Co's value of 8.50% is 43.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Northern Region Cement Co ranks #138 out of 405 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Northern Region Cement Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Northern Region Cement Co's Pretax Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Northern Region Cement Co ranks #138 out of 405 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Northern Region Cement Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.94. Northern Region Cement Co's value of 8.50% is 43.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Northern Region Cement Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.33 to 24.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.97 vs. the industry median of 5.94, Northern Region 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 Pretax Margin % for a Building Materials company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Building Materials companies is 5.94, based on 405 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Northern Region Cement Co's current Pretax Margin % of 8.50% is 43.1% 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Northern Region Cement Co and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Northern Region Cement Co's current Pretax Margin % is 8.50%, which is 53% below median its own 10-year median of 17.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Northern Region Cement Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northern Region Cement Co (SAU:3004) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼10.29, compared to a current price of ﷼6.56 — trading 36.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 8.50%, which is 53% below median its 10-year median of 17.97 and 43.1% above the Building Materials industry median of 5.94. Northern Region Cement Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Northern Region Cement Co (SAU:3004), the current Pretax Margin % is 8.50% 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 Northern Region Cement Co (SAU:3004) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northern Region Cement Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼6.56 is trading 36.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼10.29.
GuruFocus considers Northern Region Cement Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SAU:3004:
Pretax Margin %: 8.50% (53% below median its 10-year median of 17.97)
GF Value™: ﷼10.29 vs. price of ﷼6.56 (36.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 43.1% above the Building Materials median (#138 of 405)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:3004 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Northern Region Cement Co. manufactures Ordinary Portland cement, manufacturing of white cement, manufacturing of Clinker, rock cutting using explosive materials, and retail sale of building materials, including cement, concrete blocks, gypsum, cement tiles, and other related materials. The company and its subsidiaries are managed as a single operational segment in the manufacture and production of cement of all kinds, and the company and its subsidiaries operate in Saudi Arabia, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, and the Iraqi Republic.
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