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Neopolitan Pizza and FoodsBOM:544269 14 Gross Margin % is 10.31% as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 9.16. GuruFocus rates BOM:544269 with a GF Score™ of 14/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 305 Retail - Defensive companies, Neopolitan Pizza and Foods ranks worse than 85.57% on this metric.
Neopolitan Pizza and Foods (BOM:544269) 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
Neopolitan Pizza and Foods had a gross margin of 10.31% 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.
Neopolitan Pizza and Foods Gross Margin % Related Terms
Neopolitan Pizza and Foods 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.
BOM:544269 vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Neopolitan Pizza and Foods'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.
Neopolitan Pizza and Foods Gross Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Neopolitan Pizza and Foods's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Neopolitan Pizza and Foods'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.
Neopolitan Pizza and Foods (BOM:544269) has a Gross Margin % of 10.31% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Neopolitan Pizza and Foods and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 9.16. Over the past decade, Neopolitan Pizza and Foods' Gross Margin % has ranged from 4.87 to 14.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Neopolitan Pizza and Foods ranks #261 out of 305 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 85.6%.
Is Neopolitan Pizza and Foods' Gross Margin % too high?
Neopolitan Pizza and Foods' current Gross Margin % of 10.31% is 13% above median its 10-year median of 9.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.87 to a high of 14.97. The Retail - Defensive industry median Gross Margin % is 24.20. Neopolitan Pizza and Foods' value of 10.31% is 57.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Neopolitan Pizza and Foods ranks #261 out of 305 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Neopolitan Pizza and Foods has a GF Score™ of 14/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Neopolitan Pizza and Foods' Gross Margin % compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Neopolitan Pizza and Foods ranks #261 out of 305 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Neopolitan Pizza and Foods in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.20. Neopolitan Pizza and Foods' value of 10.31% is 57.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Neopolitan Pizza and Foods' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 4.87 to 14.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.16 vs. the industry median of 24.20, Neopolitan Pizza and Foods 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 24.20, based on 305 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. Neopolitan Pizza and Foods's current Gross Margin % of 10.31% is 57.4% 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 Neopolitan Pizza and Foods and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Neopolitan Pizza and Foods's current Gross Margin % is 10.31%, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 9.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Neopolitan Pizza and Foods stock overvalued right now?
Neopolitan Pizza and Foods (BOM:544269) has a current Gross Margin % of 10.31%. The current Gross Margin % is 10.31%, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 9.16 and 57.4% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 24.20. Neopolitan Pizza and Foods' overall GF Score™ is 14/100 with 4 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 Neopolitan Pizza and Foods (BOM:544269), the current Gross Margin % is 10.31% 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.
Neopolitan Pizza and Foods Ltd operates in two segments: the Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) business and the Agricultural Commodities Trading business. In the restaurant business, the company owns and operates its restaurants and operates through a franchise model. The company offers Neopolitan-style pizza, which is a traditional Italian pizza made with fresh ingredients. The menu includes a variety of toppings, and the company offers gluten-free and vegetarian options. In trading of agricultural commodities, the company trades Cereals, Pulses & Grains & Fruits and Vegetables. It generates the majority of revenue from the Agricultural Commodities Trading segment, which operates as a B2B model, trading commodities like wheat, rice, fruits, and vegetables on a wholesale basis.
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