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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.
TPE:1102 vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Profitability Rank Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Asia 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.
Asia Cement Profitability Rank vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Asia Cement's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Asia Cement's Profitability Rank falls into.
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.
Asia Cement has the Profitability Rank of 6.
Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.
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.
* 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.
Asia Cement (TPE:1102) has a Profitability Rank of 6 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Asia Cement and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Asia Cement's Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 8.00.
Is Asia Cement's Profitability Rank too high?
Asia Cement's current Profitability Rank of 6 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, Asia Cement has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Asia Cement's Profitability Rank compare to CRH and VMC?
Asia Cement's Profitability Rank of 6 can be compared against companies in the Building Materials industry. Historically, Asia Cement's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 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 Asia Cement and its competitors. Asia Cement's current Profitability Rank is 6, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 7.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Asia Cement stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asia Cement (TPE:1102) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$35.40, compared to a current price of NT$34.95 — trading 1.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 6, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. Asia Cement's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Asia Cement (TPE:1102), the current Profitability Rank is 6 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 Asia Cement (TPE:1102) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asia Cement stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$34.95 is trading 1.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$35.40.
GuruFocus considers Asia Cement to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1102:
Profitability Rank: 6 (14% below median its 10-year median of 7.00)
GF Value™: NT$35.40 vs. price of NT$34.95 (1.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1102 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Asia Cement Corp manufactures and sells cement, concrete, and cement-related products to the construction and building industries, and engages in leasing activities. The company is also required to undertake reforestation activities in designated areas. Asia Cement's product portfolio includes Portland cement types I and II, cement clinker, ready-mix concrete, furnace powder, and plaster among others. Its reportable segments are as follows: Cement which derives key revenue, Electric Power, Investment, Engineering, Transportation, Stainless Steel, and Leasing. The majority of Its revenue comes from Taiwan and China.
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