Operating Margin

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Price: 16 USD Market Closed

Market Cap: $21.2B

44 460.2%

Declining

by 6 462.1%

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

44 460.2%

Operating Income

634.6B

Revenue

5.1T

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

44 460.2%

Operating Income

$634.6B

Revenue

5.1T

Peer Comparison

Country		Company	Market Cap	Operating Margin
CO	C	Cementos Argos SA OTC:CMTOY	4.2B USD	Loading...
IE	C	CRH PLC NYSE:CRH	81.9B USD	Loading...
CH		Holcim AG SIX:HOLN	42.7B CHF	Loading...
DE		HeidelbergCement AG XETRA:HEI	41.3B EUR	Loading...
IN		UltraTech Cement Ltd NSE:ULTRACEMCO	3.8T INR	Loading...
US		Vulcan Materials Co NYSE:VMC	39.5B USD	Loading...
US		Martin Marietta Materials Inc NYSE:MLM	39.1B USD	Loading...
DE	H	Heidelberg Materials AG XMUN:HEI	27.6B EUR	Loading...
US	A	Amrize AG SIX:AMRZ	22.9B CHF	Loading...
IN		Grasim Industries Ltd NSE:GRASIM	1.9T INR	Loading...
MX		Cemex SAB de CV NYSE:CX	19.2B USD	Loading...

Market Distribution

Min	-20 048.6%
30th Percentile	30.9%
Median	9 056.6%
70th Percentile	49 625.3%
Max	158 672.9%

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Cementos Argos SA
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Market Cap

21.2B USD

Industry

Construction

Cementos Argos SA is a Colombian cement company that has steadily grown to become a significant player in the global construction materials industry. Founded in 1934, the company started its journey in Medellín, where it laid the foundation for what would become a multinational enterprise. Its growth trajectory has been marked by strategic acquisitions and expansion into international markets, including strongholds in the United States, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. These moves have not only diversified its geographical footprint but have also allowed it to weather regional economic fluctuations more effectively. Cementos Argos' operations are vertically integrated, encompassing everything from the extraction of raw materials to the production of clinker and cement, which enables cost efficiencies and quality control. Central to how Cementos Argos makes money is its dual focus on producing cement and ready-mix concrete, both essential components of construction. Beyond the traditional cement business, the company has been innovative in its approach by enhancing its product lines with value-added solutions that meet the evolving needs of modern construction. By maintaining a close relationship with its clients and ensuring timely delivery of products, Cementos Argos guarantees steady revenue streams across diverse markets. Furthermore, investing in state-of-the-art technology and sustainable practices has helped the company reduce costs and strengthen its reputation as an environmentally conscious enterprise. This commitment to sustainability not only differentiates it in a competitive market but aligns with global trends driving the future of the construction industry.

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Overvaluation 71%

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