Pioneer Cement (KAR:PIOC) Profitability Rank: 9 (As of Mar. 2026) — 13% Above Median

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KAR:PIOC Pioneer Cement Ltd KAR:PIOC
86 GF Score
Price ₨276.22
GF Value ₨140.49
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Pioneer Cement Profitability Rank?

Pioneer Cement KAR:PIOC -3.95% 86 Profitability Rank is 9 as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates KAR:PIOC with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨140.49 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Pioneer Cement has the Profitability Rank of 9. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

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.

Pioneer Cement's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 26.17%. As of today, Pioneer Cement's Piotroski F-Score is 7.


Pioneer Cement Profitability Rank Related Terms


KAR:PIOC vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Pioneer 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.


Pioneer Cement Profitability Rank vs Building Materials Industry

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

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


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Pioneer 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.

Pioneer Cement has the Profitability Rank of 9. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

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.

Pioneer Cement'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 )
=2627.502 / 10041.688
=26.17 %

* 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

Good Sign:

Piotroski F-Score is 7, indicates a very healthy situation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

Pioneer Cement has an F-score of 7. It is a good or high score, which usually indicates a very healthy situation.

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 9 mean?
Pioneer Cement (KAR:PIOC) has a Profitability Rank of 9 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Pioneer Cement and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, Pioneer Cement's Profitability Rank has ranged from 5.00 to 9.00.
Is Pioneer Cement's Profitability Rank too high?
Pioneer Cement's current Profitability Rank of 9 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.00 to a high of 9.00. Overall, Pioneer Cement has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pioneer Cement's Profitability Rank compare to CRH and VMC?
Pioneer Cement's Profitability Rank of 9 can be compared against companies in the Building Materials industry. Historically, Pioneer Cement's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 5.00 to 9.00 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 Pioneer Cement and its competitors. Pioneer Cement's current Profitability Rank is 9, which is 13% above 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 Pioneer Cement stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pioneer Cement (KAR:PIOC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨140.49, compared to a current price of ₨276.22 — trading 96.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 9, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 8.00. Pioneer Cement's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 4 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 Pioneer Cement (KAR:PIOC), the current Profitability Rank is 9 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 Pioneer Cement (KAR:PIOC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pioneer Cement stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₨276.22 is trading 96.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨140.49. GuruFocus considers Pioneer Cement to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:PIOC:

  • Profitability Rank: 9 (13% above median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: ₨140.49 vs. price of ₨276.22 (96.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Pioneer Cement Business Description

Address 64-B/I, Gulberg-III, Lahore, PB, PAK
Pioneer Cement Ltd is a cement producer. The company's production facility is situated at Chenki, District Khushab in Punjab Province. The product range consists of Ordinary Portland Cement and Sulphate Resistant Cement. Its Ordinary Portland Cement is used for all structural work including all kinds of concrete construction and Sulphate Resistant Cement is used where sulfate salts are present in the soil or in saline water. Geographically, the company operates within Pakistan and Afghanistan and generates a majority of its revenue from Pakistan.
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