What is British American Tobacco Malaysia Bhd Gross Margin %?
British American Tobacco Malaysia BhdBATMF 75 Gross Margin % is 14.35% as of Mar. 2026, which is 45% below its 10-year median of 25.95. GuruFocus rates BATMF with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.46 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 47 Tobacco Products companies, British American Tobacco Malaysia Bhd ranks worse than 61.7% on this metric.
British American Tobacco Malaysia Bhd (OTCPK:BATMF) 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
British American Tobacco Malaysia Bhd had a gross margin of 14.35% 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.
British American Tobacco Malaysia Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
British American Tobacco Malaysia Bhd 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.
British American Tobacco Malaysia Bhd Gross Margin % Chart
For the Tobacco subindustry, British American Tobacco Malaysia Bhd'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.
British American Tobacco Malaysia Bhd Gross Margin % vs Tobacco Products Industry
For the Tobacco Products industry and Consumer Defensive sector, British American Tobacco Malaysia Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where British American Tobacco Malaysia Bhd'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.
British American Tobacco Malaysia Bhd (BATMF) has a Gross Margin % of 14.35% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on British American Tobacco Malaysia Bhd and its competitors. This is 45% below median its historical median of 25.95. Over the past decade, British American Tobacco Malaysia Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 23.27 to 33.80. According to the industry distribution chart, British American Tobacco Malaysia Bhd ranks #29 out of 47 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, placing it in the top 61.7%.
Is British American Tobacco Malaysia Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
British American Tobacco Malaysia Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 14.35% is 45% below median its 10-year median of 25.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.27 to a high of 33.80. The Tobacco Products industry median Gross Margin % is 33.29. British American Tobacco Malaysia Bhd's value of 14.35% is 56.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, British American Tobacco Malaysia Bhd ranks #29 out of 47 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, British American Tobacco Malaysia Bhd has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does British American Tobacco Malaysia Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to PM and MO?
According to the Tobacco Products industry distribution chart, British American Tobacco Malaysia Bhd ranks #29 out of 47 companies for Gross Margin %. This places British American Tobacco Malaysia Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 33.29. British American Tobacco Malaysia Bhd's value of 14.35% is 56.9% below this benchmark. Historically, British American Tobacco Malaysia Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 23.27 to 33.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.95 vs. the industry median of 33.29, British American Tobacco Malaysia Bhd 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 Tobacco Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Tobacco Products companies is 33.29, based on 47 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. British American Tobacco Malaysia Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 14.35% is 56.9% 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 British American Tobacco Malaysia Bhd and its competitors. For the Tobacco Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 33.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. British American Tobacco Malaysia Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 14.35%, which is 45% below median its own 10-year median of 25.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is British American Tobacco Malaysia Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, British American Tobacco Malaysia Bhd (BATMF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.46, compared to a current price of $1.07 — trading 26.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 14.35%, which is 45% below median its 10-year median of 25.95 and 56.9% below the Tobacco Products industry median of 33.29. British American Tobacco Malaysia Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 British American Tobacco Malaysia Bhd (BATMF), the current Gross Margin % is 14.35% 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 British American Tobacco Malaysia Bhd (BATMF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, British American Tobacco Malaysia Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.07 is trading 26.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.46.
GuruFocus considers British American Tobacco Malaysia Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BATMF:
Gross Margin %: 14.35% (45% below median its 10-year median of 25.95)
GF Value™: $1.46 vs. price of $1.07 (26.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 56.9% below the Tobacco Products median (#29 of 47)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BATMF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
British American Tobacco Malaysia Bhd Business Description
British American Tobacco Malaysia Bhd is principally engaged in the manufacturing, marketing, and importation of cigarettes, pipe tobaccos, cigars, devices, other tobacco products, and nicotine products. Geographically, the company operates in Malaysia. Its key brands are Dunhill, Peter Stuyvesant, Rothmans, KYO, Pall Mall, and Kent.
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