Tanga Cement (DAR:TCPLC) Profitability Rank: 2 (As of . 20) — 75% Below Median

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What is Tanga Cement Profitability Rank?

Tanga Cement DAR:TCPLC +3.10% 30 Profitability Rank is 2 as of . 20, which is 75% below its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates DAR:TCPLC with a GF Score™ of 30/100.

Tanga Cement has the Profitability Rank of 2. 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.

Tanga Cement's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in . 20 was %. As of today, Tanga Cement's Piotroski F-Score is 9999.


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DAR:TCPLC vs : Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Tanga Cement'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.


Tanga Cement Profitability Rank vs Building Materials Industry

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

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


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Tanga Cement 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.

Tanga Cement has the Profitability Rank of 2. 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.

Tanga Cement's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in . 20 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: . 20 ) / Revenue (Q: . 20 )
= /
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* 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

Tanga Cement has an F-score of 9999. It is a bad or low score, which usually implies poor business operation.

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 2 mean?
Tanga Cement (DAR:TCPLC) has a Profitability Rank of 2 as of . 20. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Tanga Cement and its competitors. This is 75% below median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, Tanga Cement's Profitability Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 10.00.
Is Tanga Cement's Profitability Rank too high?
Tanga Cement's current Profitability Rank of 2 is 75% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Tanga Cement has a GF Score™ of 30/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tanga Cement's Profitability Rank compare to ?
Tanga Cement's Profitability Rank of 2 can be compared against companies in the Building Materials industry. Historically, Tanga Cement's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 2.00 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 Tanga Cement and its competitors. Tanga Cement's current Profitability Rank is 2, which is 75% 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 Tanga Cement stock overvalued right now?
Tanga Cement (DAR:TCPLC) has a current Profitability Rank of 2. The current Profitability Rank is 2, which is 75% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. Tanga Cement's overall GF Score™ is 30/100. 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 Tanga Cement (DAR:TCPLC), the current Profitability Rank is 2 as of . 20. 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.

Tanga Cement Business Description

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Address Korogwe Road, Pongwe Factory Area, P O Box 5053, Tanga, TZA
Tanga Cement PLC formerly Tanga Cement Co Ltd is a supplier of cement in Tanzania. The company is a manufacturer of Simba cement brand products. Its main products include Simba imara-32.5R, Simba bora-42.5N and Simba barbara-32.5N.
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