Big River IndustriesASX:BRI -1.12%83 Gross Margin % is 26.44% as of Dec. 2025, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 27.43. GuruFocus rates ASX:BRI with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of A$1.49 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 279 Forest Products companies, Big River Industries ranks better than 62.72% on this metric.
Big River Industries Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -2.4%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Big River Industries's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:BRI'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 25.92 Med: 27.43 Max: 31.35
Current: 26.17
During the past 9 years, the highestGross Margin % of Big River Industries was 31.35%. The lowest was 25.92%. And the median was 27.43%.
ASX:BRI's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 62.72% of 279
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 19.05
vs ASX:BRI: 26.17
Big River Industries had a gross margin of 26.44% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Big River Industries was -2.40% per year.
Big River Industries (ASX:BRI) 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
Big River Industries had a gross margin of 26.44% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Big River Industries Gross Margin % Related Terms
Big River Industries Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Big River Industries'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.
ASX:BRI vs SSD, UFPI, BCC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, Big River Industries'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.
Big River Industries Gross Margin % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Big River Industries's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Big River Industries'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.
Big River Industries (ASX:BRI) has a Gross Margin % of 26.44% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Big River Industries and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 27.43. Over the past decade, Big River Industries' Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.92 to 31.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Big River Industries ranks #104 out of 279 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 37.3%.
Is Big River Industries' Gross Margin % too high?
Big River Industries' current Gross Margin % of 26.44% is near median its 10-year median of 27.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.92 to a high of 31.35. The Forest Products industry median Gross Margin % is 19.05. Big River Industries' value of 26.44% is 38.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Big River Industries ranks #104 out of 279 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Big River Industries has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Big River Industries' Gross Margin % compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Big River Industries ranks #104 out of 279 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Big River Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.05. Big River Industries' value of 26.44% is 38.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Big River Industries' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.92 to 31.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.43 vs. the industry median of 19.05, Big River Industries has consistently been above 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 Forest Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Forest Products companies is 19.05, based on 279 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. Big River Industries's current Gross Margin % of 26.44% is 38.8% above 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 Big River Industries and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 19.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Big River Industries's current Gross Margin % is 26.44%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 27.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Big River Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Big River Industries (ASX:BRI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$1.49, compared to a current price of A$1.33 — trading 10.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 26.44%, which is near median its 10-year median of 27.43 and 38.8% above the Forest Products industry median of 19.05. Big River Industries' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 10 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 Big River Industries (ASX:BRI), the current Gross Margin % is 26.44% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Big River Industries (ASX:BRI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Big River Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$1.33 is trading 10.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$1.49.
GuruFocus considers Big River Industries to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:BRI:
Gross Margin %: 26.44% (near median its 10-year median of 27.43)
GF Value™: A$1.49 vs. price of A$1.33 (10.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 38.8% above the Forest Products median (#104 of 279)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:BRI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Big River Industries Ltd is a manufacturer, distributor, and supplier of timber, builder's hardware, building supplies, and services for the residential, commercial, industrial, building, and construction industries. The company's segment includes Panels and Construction. It generates maximum revenue from the Construction segment. The Construction division comprises fifteen sites that sell building, commercial, and formwork products in Australia. The panel segment comprises three manufacturing and six distribution sites of timber panel products in Australia and New Zealand. Geographically, the company derives the majority of its revenue from Australia.
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