Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Archies's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2024 was ₹55.2 Mil. Archies's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2024 was ₹216.6 Mil. Therefore, Archies's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 was 25.48%.
Warning Sign:
Archies Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.2%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Archies's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:532212'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 56.17 Med: 59.99 Max: 63.18
Current: 56.17
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Archies was 63.18%. The lowest was 56.17%. And the median was 59.99%.
BOM:532212's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 80.13% of 1097
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 36.61
vs BOM:532212: 56.17
Archies had a gross margin of 25.48% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Archies was -1.20% per year.
Archies Gross Margin % Historical Data
The historical data trend for Archies's Gross Margin % can be seen below:
* 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.
Competitive Comparison of Archies's Gross Margin %
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Archies's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % 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.
Archies's Gross Margin % Distribution in the Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Archies's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Archies's Gross Margin % falls into.
* 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Archies (BOM:532212) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Archies had a gross margin of 25.48% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 => Competition eroding margins
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Archies Gross Margin % Related Terms
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Archies Ltd is engaged in Printing and Service activities related to printing, retail sale of other goods in stores, and Retail sale of cultural and recreation goods in specialized stores. The business activity of the group is operated in Greeting Cards, Stationery and Paper bags, Gifts, and other segments. It offers a range of gift items, such as stationery essentials, jewelry, toys, and accessories. It also provides kids' products, including recordable storybooks, kid's decor, school stuff, dolls, and baby albums. In addition, it offers home decor products, including desk accessories, and photo frames. The company offers its products under the brand name, 'Archies'. Geographically it operates the business across India.
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