Bahrain Flour Mills Co gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -2.9%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bahrain Flour Mills Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BAH:BFM'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -210.93 Med: -127 Max: -88.24
Current: -126.04
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Bahrain Flour Mills Co was -88.24%. The lowest was -210.93%. And the median was -127.00%.
BAH:BFM's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 99.53% of 1900
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.37
vs BAH:BFM: -126.04
Bahrain Flour Mills Co had a gross margin of -111.61% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Bahrain Flour Mills Co was -2.90% per year.
Bahrain Flour Mills Co (BAH:BFM) 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
Bahrain Flour Mills Co had a gross margin of -111.61% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
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.
Bahrain Flour Mills Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Bahrain Flour Mills Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Bahrain Flour Mills Co'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.
BAH:BFM vs KHC, GIS, HRL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Bahrain Flour Mills Co'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.
Bahrain Flour Mills Co Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Bahrain Flour Mills Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bahrain Flour Mills Co'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.
Bahrain Flour Mills Co (BAH:BFM) has a Gross Margin % of -111.61% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Bahrain Flour Mills Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Bahrain Flour Mills Co ranks #1891 out of 1900 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 99.5%.
Is Bahrain Flour Mills Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Bahrain Flour Mills Co's current Gross Margin % is -111.61%. Based on the distribution chart, Bahrain Flour Mills Co ranks #1891 out of 1900 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Bahrain Flour Mills Co has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bahrain Flour Mills Co's Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Bahrain Flour Mills Co ranks #1891 out of 1900 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Bahrain Flour Mills Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Gross Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 26.37, based on 1,900 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. 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 Bahrain Flour Mills Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bahrain Flour Mills Co's current Gross Margin % is -111.61%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bahrain Flour Mills Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bahrain Flour Mills Co (BAH:BFM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is BHD0.36, compared to a current price of BHD0.37 — trading 1.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is -111.61%. Bahrain Flour Mills Co's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 6 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 Bahrain Flour Mills Co (BAH:BFM), the current Gross Margin % is -111.61% 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 Bahrain Flour Mills Co (BAH:BFM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bahrain Flour Mills Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of BHD0.37 is trading 1.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of BHD0.36.
GuruFocus considers Bahrain Flour Mills Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BAH:BFM:
Gross Margin %: -111.61%
GF Value™: BHD0.36 vs. price of BHD0.37 (1.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BAH:BFM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bahrain Flour Mills Co is engaged in wheat grinding and flour marketing. The principal activities of the company include the import of wheat and the production of wheat flour and related products. It offers products such as all-purpose flour, hab hares, jeers, semolina, pizza flour, dumpling mix, whole meal flour, and Dumpling mix. The company's activities mainly comprise two segments: Flour Mills and Investments.
42GF Score
Get the complete analysis for BAH:BFM
Gross Margin % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
BAH:BFM has been successfully added to your 
