International Holdings Co PJSC (ADX:IHC) 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
International Holdings Co PJSC had a gross margin of 25.20% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
International Holdings Co PJSC Gross Margin % Related Terms
International Holdings Co PJSC Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
International Holdings Co PJSC Gross Margin % Chart
For the Conglomerates subindustry, International Holdings Co PJSC'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.
International Holdings Co PJSC Gross Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, International Holdings Co PJSC's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where International Holdings Co PJSC'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.
International Holdings Co PJSC (ADX:IHC) has a Gross Margin % of 25.20% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on International Holdings Co PJSC and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 23.21. Over the past decade, International Holdings Co PJSC's Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.91 to 35.63. According to the industry distribution chart, International Holdings Co PJSC ranks #263 out of 513 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 51.3%.
Is International Holdings Co PJSC's Gross Margin % too high?
International Holdings Co PJSC's current Gross Margin % of 25.20% is near median its 10-year median of 23.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.91 to a high of 35.63. The Conglomerates industry median Gross Margin % is 25.96. International Holdings Co PJSC's value of 25.20% is 2.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, International Holdings Co PJSC ranks #263 out of 513 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, International Holdings Co PJSC has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Holdings Co PJSC's Gross Margin % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, International Holdings Co PJSC ranks #263 out of 513 companies for Gross Margin %. This places International Holdings Co PJSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.96. International Holdings Co PJSC's value of 25.20% is 2.9% below this benchmark. Historically, International Holdings Co PJSC's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.91 to 35.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.21 vs. the industry median of 25.96, International Holdings Co PJSC has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Margin % for a Conglomerates company?
The median Gross Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 25.96, based on 513 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. International Holdings Co PJSC's current Gross Margin % of 25.20% is 2.9% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on International Holdings Co PJSC and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. International Holdings Co PJSC's current Gross Margin % is 25.20%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 23.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is International Holdings Co PJSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Holdings Co PJSC (ADX:IHC) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is د.إ621.73, compared to a current price of د.إ382.30 — trading 38.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 25.20%, which is near median its 10-year median of 23.21 and 2.9% below the Conglomerates industry median of 25.96. International Holdings Co PJSC's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For International Holdings Co PJSC (ADX:IHC), the current Gross Margin % is 25.20% 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 International Holdings Co PJSC (ADX:IHC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Holdings Co PJSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of د.إ382.30 is trading 38.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of د.إ621.73.
GuruFocus considers International Holdings Co PJSC to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ADX:IHC:
Gross Margin %: 25.20% (near median its 10-year median of 23.21)
GF Value™: د.إ621.73 vs. price of د.إ382.30 (38.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2.9% below the Conglomerates median (#263 of 513)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ADX:IHC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
International Holdings Co PJSC Business Description
International Holdings Co PJSC is a United Arab Emirates-based public joint stock company. The group, along with its subsidiaries, is engaged in management services and investing in diversified projects; trading and importing of food items; the sale of poultry products, and others. The company is organized into business segments as follows: Real estate and construction, Food, Technology, Financial services, Marine and dredging, Hospitality and leisure, Energy, Services, and other segments. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Real estate and construction segment.
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