West China Cement Ltd
HKEX:2233
Operating Margin
Operating Margin shows how much profit a company makes from its regular business activities after covering operating costs. It helps measure how efficiently the company turns sales into profit.
Operating Margin shows how much profit a company makes from its regular business activities after covering operating costs. It helps measure how efficiently the company turns sales into profit.
Peer Comparison
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West China Cement Ltd
HKEX:2233
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15.8B HKD |
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| IE |
C
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CRH PLC
NYSE:CRH
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85.2B USD |
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| CH |
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Holcim AG
SIX:HOLN
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41.8B CHF |
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| DE |
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HeidelbergCement AG
XETRA:HEI
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39B EUR |
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| US |
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Vulcan Materials Co
NYSE:VMC
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43.1B USD |
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| IN |
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UltraTech Cement Ltd
NSE:ULTRACEMCO
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3.8T INR |
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| US |
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Martin Marietta Materials Inc
NYSE:MLM
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42B USD |
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| US |
A
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Amrize AG
SIX:AMRZ
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25.1B CHF |
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| DE |
H
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Heidelberg Materials AG
XMUN:HEI
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25.7B EUR |
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| IN |
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Grasim Industries Ltd
NSE:GRASIM
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2T INR |
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| CN |
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Anhui Conch Cement Co Ltd
SSE:600585
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132.6B CNY |
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Market Distribution
| Min | -409 046.1% |
| 30th Percentile | -1.4% |
| Median | 4.2% |
| 70th Percentile | 10.3% |
| Max | 876.4% |
Other Profitability Ratios
West China Cement Ltd
Glance View
West China Cement Ltd. operates as an integral player in China's vast construction landscape, propelled by the country's relentless urbanization and infrastructure development. Founded in 1991, the company has steadily carved out a significant presence in the cement production industry, concentrated mainly in the Shaanxi province. The burgeoning need for infrastructure, fueled by China's rapid economic expansion, has laid fertile ground for West China Cement to thrive. This growth is further bolstered by its dedication to leveraging advanced technology within its production processes, ensuring efficiency and quality that meet the demands of modern construction. The company employs a network of strategically located production facilities, which minimizes transportation costs and maximizes the availability of its products, reinforcing its competitive edge. The financial engine of West China Cement Ltd. is largely powered by the sale of its core product—cement. This essential building material finds its way into a plethora of applications, from public infrastructure projects like roads and bridges to residential and commercial buildings. The company generates revenue by not only selling finished cement but also engaging in the distribution and logistics involved in delivering this vital material to various construction sites. Moreover, West China Cement has cultivated strong relationships with local authorities and contractors, ensuring a steady pipeline of orders. This business model, coupled with strategic expansions into other developing regions within China, enables the company to capture a substantial market share in an industry characterized by its increasing demand and relatively stable pricing, which together create a robust revenue stream.
See Also
Operating Margin is calculated by dividing the Operating Income by the Revenue.
The current Operating Margin for West China Cement Ltd is 18.3%, which is above its 3-year median of 16.7%.
Over the last 3 years, West China Cement Ltd’s Operating Margin has decreased from 22.5% to 18.3%. During this period, it reached a low of 13.6% on Dec 31, 2024 and a high of 22.5% on Jun 30, 2022.