Gulf Cement Co PSC (ADX:GCEM) Profitability Rank: 3 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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ADX:GCEM Gulf Cement Co PSC ADX:GCEM
29 GF Score
Price د.إ1.01
GF Value د.إ0.71
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Gulf Cement Co PSC Profitability Rank?

Gulf Cement Co PSC ADX:GCEM 29 Profitability Rank is 3 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 3.00. GuruFocus rates ADX:GCEM with a GF Score™ of 29/100 and a GF Value™ of د.إ0.71 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Gulf Cement Co PSC has the Profitability Rank of 3. It has had trouble to make a profit.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Gulf Cement Co PSC's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 17.01%. As of today, Gulf Cement Co PSC's Piotroski F-Score is 6.


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ADX:GCEM vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Gulf Cement Co PSC's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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.


Gulf Cement Co PSC Profitability Rank vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Gulf Cement Co PSC's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Gulf Cement Co PSC's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Gulf Cement Co PSC Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Gulf Cement Co PSC has the Profitability Rank of 3. It has had trouble to make a profit.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

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.

Gulf Cement Co PSC's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=26.751 / 157.312
=17.01 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Gulf Cement Co PSC has an F-score of 6 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

Good Sign:

Gulf Cement Co PSC operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 3 mean?
Gulf Cement Co PSC (ADX:GCEM) has a Profitability Rank of 3 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Gulf Cement Co PSC and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.00. Over the past decade, Gulf Cement Co PSC's Profitability Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 8.00.
Is Gulf Cement Co PSC's Profitability Rank too high?
Gulf Cement Co PSC's current Profitability Rank of 3 is near median its 10-year median of 3.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, Gulf Cement Co PSC has a GF Score™ of 29/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gulf Cement Co PSC's Profitability Rank compare to CRH and VMC?
Gulf Cement Co PSC's Profitability Rank of 3 can be compared against companies in the Building Materials industry. Historically, Gulf Cement Co PSC's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 8.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for a Building Materials company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Building Materials industry context. However, Profitability Rank should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Gulf Cement Co PSC and its competitors. Gulf Cement Co PSC's current Profitability Rank is 3, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gulf Cement Co PSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gulf Cement Co PSC (ADX:GCEM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is د.إ0.71, compared to a current price of د.إ1.01 — trading 42.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 3, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.00. Gulf Cement Co PSC's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Gulf Cement Co PSC (ADX:GCEM), the current Profitability Rank is 3 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 Gulf Cement Co PSC (ADX:GCEM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gulf Cement Co PSC stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of د.إ1.01 is trading 42.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of د.إ0.71. GuruFocus considers Gulf Cement Co PSC to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ADX:GCEM:

  • Profitability Rank: 3 (near median its 10-year median of 3.00)
  • GF Value™: د.إ0.71 vs. price of د.إ1.01 (42.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 29/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ADX:GCEM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Gulf Cement Co PSC Business Description

Address Khor Khuir Area, P.O. Box 5295, Ras Al Khaimah, ARE
Gulf Cement Co PSC operates as a cement producer that serves customers located in the UAE and the Arab Gulf Zone. Its product offerings include a variety of cements such as Sulphate Resisting Portland Cement, Ordinary Portland Cement, Moderate Sulphate Resisting Portland Cement, and Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag, among others. The company has two operating segments, including Manufacturing of all types of cements, and Investments in marketable equity securities, deposits with banks, and investment properties. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Manufacturing segment. Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from its business within the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
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