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Boafra SementesBSP:SOJA3 -1.32%71 Gross Margin % is 20.54% as of Mar. 2026, which is 63% above its 10-year median of 12.58. GuruFocus rates BSP:SOJA3 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of R$15.87 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 245 Agriculture companies, Boafra Sementes ranks worse than 82.86% on this metric.
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
Boafra Sementes had a gross margin of 20.54% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Boafra Sementes Gross Margin % Related Terms
Boafra Sementes Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Boafra Sementes'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.
BSP:SOJA3 vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Boafra Sementes'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.
Boafra Sementes Gross Margin % vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Boafra Sementes's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Boafra Sementes'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.
Boafra Sementes (BSP:SOJA3) has a Gross Margin % of 20.54% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Boafra Sementes and its competitors. This is 63% above median its historical median of 12.58. Over the past decade, Boafra Sementes' Gross Margin % has ranged from 4.67 to 19.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Boafra Sementes ranks #203 out of 245 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 82.9%.
Is Boafra Sementes' Gross Margin % too high?
Boafra Sementes' current Gross Margin % of 20.54% is 63% above median its 10-year median of 12.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.67 to a high of 19.51. The Agriculture industry median Gross Margin % is 24.81. Boafra Sementes' value of 20.54% is 17.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Boafra Sementes ranks #203 out of 245 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Boafra Sementes has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Boafra Sementes' Gross Margin % compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Boafra Sementes ranks #203 out of 245 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Boafra Sementes in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.81. Boafra Sementes' value of 20.54% is 17.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Boafra Sementes' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 4.67 to 19.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.58 vs. the industry median of 24.81, Boafra Sementes 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 an Agriculture company?
The median Gross Margin % among Agriculture companies is 24.81, based on 245 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. Boafra Sementes's current Gross Margin % of 20.54% is 17.2% 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 Boafra Sementes and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Boafra Sementes's current Gross Margin % is 20.54%, which is 63% above median its own 10-year median of 12.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Boafra Sementes stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Boafra Sementes (BSP:SOJA3) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R$15.87, compared to a current price of R$5.96 — trading 62.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 20.54%, which is 63% above median its 10-year median of 12.58 and 17.2% below the Agriculture industry median of 24.81. Boafra Sementes' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 11 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 Boafra Sementes (BSP:SOJA3), the current Gross Margin % is 20.54% 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 Boafra Sementes (BSP:SOJA3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Boafra Sementes stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R$5.96 is trading 62.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$15.87.
GuruFocus considers Boafra Sementes to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BSP:SOJA3:
Gross Margin %: 20.54% (63% above median its 10-year median of 12.58)
GF Value™: R$15.87 vs. price of R$5.96 (62.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 17.2% below the Agriculture median (#203 of 245)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:SOJA3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Boa Safra Sementes SA is engaged in the production of soybean seeds in Brazil. With the production of certified seeds in partnership with the technology providers, it offers treatments with various chemical and genetic components adapted to ensure high rates of germination and vigor. Its complete portfolio of quality soy seeds also includes corn and bean seeds.
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