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Southern Province Cement CoSAU:3050 +0.36%63 Pretax Margin % is 0.47% as of Mar. 2026, which is 98% below its 10-year median of 28.63. GuruFocus rates SAU:3050 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼29.17 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 404 Building Materials companies, Southern Province Cement Co ranks worse than 84.41% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Southern Province Cement Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:3050'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.95 Med: 28.63 Max: 49.89
Current: -7.95
SAU:3050's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 84.41% of 404
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 5.925
vs SAU:3050: -7.95
Southern Province Cement Co (SAU:3050) 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.
Southern Province Cement Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Southern Province 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:3050 vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Southern Province 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.
Southern Province Cement Co Pretax Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Southern Province Cement Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Southern Province 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.
Southern Province Cement Co (SAU:3050) has a Pretax Margin % of 0.47% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Southern Province Cement Co and its competitors. This is 98% below median its historical median of 28.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Southern Province Cement Co ranks #341 out of 404 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 84.4%.
Is Southern Province Cement Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Southern Province Cement Co's current Pretax Margin % of 0.47% is 98% below median its 10-year median of 28.63. The Building Materials industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.93. Southern Province Cement Co's value of 0.47% is 92.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Southern Province Cement Co ranks #341 out of 404 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Southern Province Cement Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southern Province Cement Co's Pretax Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Southern Province Cement Co ranks #341 out of 404 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Southern Province Cement Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.93. Southern Province Cement Co's value of 0.47% is 92.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 28.63 vs. the industry median of 5.93, Southern Province Cement Co has consistently been below 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 5.93, based on 404 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. Southern Province Cement Co's current Pretax Margin % of 0.47% is 92.1% below 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 Southern Province Cement Co and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Southern Province Cement Co's current Pretax Margin % is 0.47%, which is 98% below median its own 10-year median of 28.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Southern Province Cement Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Province Cement Co (SAU:3050) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼29.17, compared to a current price of ﷼19.25 — trading 34% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 0.47%, which is 98% below median its 10-year median of 28.63 and 92.1% below the Building Materials industry median of 5.93. Southern Province Cement Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Southern Province Cement Co (SAU:3050), the current Pretax Margin % is 0.47% 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 Southern Province Cement Co (SAU:3050) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Province Cement Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼19.25 is trading 34% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼29.17.
GuruFocus considers Southern Province Cement Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SAU:3050:
Pretax Margin %: 0.47% (98% below median its 10-year median of 28.63)
GF Value™: ﷼29.17 vs. price of ﷼19.25 (34% below fair value)
Industry Position: 92.1% below the Building Materials median (#341 of 404)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:3050 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Southern Province Cement Co is engaged in the manufacture and production of cement, its derivatives, and related accessories. The company derives its revenue from selling cement and selling clinker. The company operates in Saudi Arabia, and its geographical area segments are Jazan, Bisha, and Tehama.
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