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Trafco Group BSCBAH:TRAFCO 62 Gross Margin % is 18.64% as of Dec. 2025, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 20.47. GuruFocus rates BAH:TRAFCO with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of BHD0.28 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 306 Retail - Defensive companies, Trafco Group BSC ranks worse than 65.36% on this metric.
Trafco Group BSC gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -2.1%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Trafco Group BSC's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BAH:TRAFCO'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 18.81 Med: 20.47 Max: 21.6
Current: 18.81
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Trafco Group BSC was 21.60%. The lowest was 18.81%. And the median was 20.47%.
BAH:TRAFCO's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 65.36% of 306
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 24.11
vs BAH:TRAFCO: 18.81
Trafco Group BSC had a gross margin of 18.64% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Trafco Group BSC was -2.10% per year.
Trafco Group BSC (BAH:TRAFCO) 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
Trafco Group BSC had a gross margin of 18.64% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Trafco Group BSC Gross Margin % Related Terms
Trafco Group BSC Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Trafco Group BSC'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:TRAFCO vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Trafco Group BSC'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.
Trafco Group BSC Gross Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Trafco Group BSC's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Trafco Group BSC'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.
Trafco Group BSC (BAH:TRAFCO) has a Gross Margin % of 18.64% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Trafco Group BSC and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 20.47. Over the past decade, Trafco Group BSC's Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.81 to 21.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Trafco Group BSC ranks #200 out of 306 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 65.4%.
Is Trafco Group BSC's Gross Margin % too high?
Trafco Group BSC's current Gross Margin % of 18.64% is near median its 10-year median of 20.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.81 to a high of 21.60. The Retail - Defensive industry median Gross Margin % is 24.11. Trafco Group BSC's value of 18.64% is 22.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Trafco Group BSC ranks #200 out of 306 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Trafco Group BSC has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Trafco Group BSC's Gross Margin % compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Trafco Group BSC ranks #200 out of 306 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Trafco Group BSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.11. Trafco Group BSC's value of 18.64% is 22.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Trafco Group BSC's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.81 to 21.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.47 vs. the industry median of 24.11, Trafco Group BSC 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Gross Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 24.11, based on 306 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. Trafco Group BSC's current Gross Margin % of 18.64% is 22.7% 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 Trafco Group BSC and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Trafco Group BSC's current Gross Margin % is 18.64%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 20.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Trafco Group BSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Trafco Group BSC (BAH:TRAFCO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is BHD0.28, compared to a current price of BHD0.26 — trading 8.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 18.64%, which is near median its 10-year median of 20.47 and 22.7% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 24.11. Trafco Group BSC's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Trafco Group BSC (BAH:TRAFCO), the current Gross Margin % is 18.64% 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 Trafco Group BSC (BAH:TRAFCO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Trafco Group BSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of BHD0.26 is trading 8.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of BHD0.28.
GuruFocus considers Trafco Group BSC to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BAH:TRAFCO:
Gross Margin %: 18.64% (near median its 10-year median of 20.47)
GF Value™: BHD0.28 vs. price of BHD0.26 (8.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 22.7% below the Retail - Defensive median (#200 of 306)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BAH:TRAFCO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Trafco Group BSC imports and distributes food products. The company has six operating segments; the Wholesale operations segment includes the import and distribution of foodstuff, the Investments segment includes investment in quoted and unquoted securities, the Dairy products and beverages segment includes the production, processing, and distribution of dairy products, juices, ice cream, bottling of water, and other items, Fruits and vegetables include import and distribution of fruits, vegetables, and other food items, Storage and logistics include providing storage and logistics services, and Livestock includes import and sale of live animals, fresh, chilled, and frozen meat and food service products.
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