Arabian Cement Co (CAI:ARCC) Profitability Rank: 7 (As of Dec. 2024) — 13% Below Median

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CAI:ARCC Arabian Cement Co CAI:ARCC
72 GF Score
Price E£73.28
GF Value E£28.44
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Arabian Cement Co Profitability Rank?

Arabian Cement Co CAI:ARCC -0.22% 72 Profitability Rank is 7 as of Dec. 2024, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates CAI:ARCC with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of E£28.44 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Arabian Cement Co has the Profitability Rank of 7.

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.

Arabian Cement Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was 27.83%. As of today, Arabian Cement Co's Piotroski F-Score is 5.


Arabian Cement Co Profitability Rank Related Terms


CAI:ARCC vs CRH, MLM, VMC: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Arabian Cement Co'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.


Arabian Cement Co Profitability Rank vs Building Materials Industry

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

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


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Arabian Cement Co 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.

Arabian Cement Co has the Profitability Rank of 7.

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.

Arabian Cement Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2024 ) / Revenue (Q: Dec. 2024 )
=652.004902 / 2342.873189
=27.83 %

* 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

Arabian Cement Co has an F-score of 5 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.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 7 mean?
Arabian Cement Co (CAI:ARCC) has a Profitability Rank of 7 as of Dec. 2024. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Arabian Cement Co and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, Arabian Cement Co's Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 10.00.
Is Arabian Cement Co's Profitability Rank too high?
Arabian Cement Co's current Profitability Rank of 7 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Arabian Cement Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arabian Cement Co's Profitability Rank compare to CRH and MLM?
Arabian Cement Co's Profitability Rank of 7 can be compared against companies in the Building Materials industry. Historically, Arabian Cement Co's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 10.00 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 Arabian Cement Co and its competitors. Arabian Cement Co's current Profitability Rank is 7, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 8.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arabian Cement Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arabian Cement Co (CAI:ARCC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is E£28.44, compared to a current price of E£73.28 — trading 157.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 7, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. Arabian Cement Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 6 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 Arabian Cement Co (CAI:ARCC), the current Profitability Rank is 7 as of Dec. 2024. 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 Arabian Cement Co (CAI:ARCC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arabian Cement Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of E£73.28 is trading 157.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of E£28.44. GuruFocus considers Arabian Cement Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CAI:ARCC:

  • Profitability Rank: 7 (13% below median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: E£28.44 vs. price of E£73.28 (157.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Arabian Cement Co Business Description

Address Gamal Abdel Naser Square, Gharb Arabella, Fifth Settlement Arabella Plaza, 5th Floor, Office Building (A), New Cairo, EGY, 11835
Arabian Cement Co is engaged in the business of manufacturing and selling clinker, cement, and other related products, and the usage of mines and extraction of all mining materials required to produce construction materials, and road transportation of all the company's products. The company sells its products in Egypt and exports them to other countries, of which key revenue is derived within Egypt. Its products include Clinker, Cement, and Concrete. Some of its brands are Al Mosalah and Al Nasr.
72GF Score

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