Celulosa ArgentinaBUE:CELU -0.74% Gross Margin % is -99.37% as of Aug. 2025. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 278 Forest Products companies, Celulosa Argentina ranks worse than 98.92% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Celulosa Argentina's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BUE:CELU'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -36.07 Med: 19.66 Max: 25.72
Current: -36.07
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Celulosa Argentina was 25.72%. The lowest was -36.07%. And the median was 19.66%.
BUE:CELU's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 98.92% of 278
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 18.825
vs BUE:CELU: -36.07
Celulosa Argentina had a gross margin of -99.37% for the quarter that ended in Aug. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Celulosa Argentina was 0.70% per year.
Celulosa Argentina (BUE:CELU) 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
Celulosa Argentina had a gross margin of -99.37% for the quarter that ended in Aug. 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.
Celulosa Argentina Gross Margin % Related Terms
Celulosa Argentina Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Celulosa Argentina'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.
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Celulosa Argentina'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.
Celulosa Argentina Gross Margin % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Celulosa Argentina's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Celulosa Argentina'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.
Celulosa Argentina (BUE:CELU) has a Gross Margin % of -99.37% as of Aug. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Celulosa Argentina and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Celulosa Argentina ranks #275 out of 278 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 98.9%.
Is Celulosa Argentina's Gross Margin % too high?
Celulosa Argentina's current Gross Margin % is -99.37%. Based on the distribution chart, Celulosa Argentina ranks #275 out of 278 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Celulosa Argentina's Gross Margin % compare to SLVM?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Celulosa Argentina ranks #275 out of 278 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Celulosa Argentina in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 18.83. 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 Forest Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Forest Products companies is 18.83, based on 278 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 Celulosa Argentina and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 18.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Celulosa Argentina's current Gross Margin % is -99.37%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Celulosa Argentina stock overvalued right now?
Celulosa Argentina (BUE:CELU) has a current Gross Margin % of -99.37%. The current Gross Margin % is -99.37%. 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 Celulosa Argentina (BUE:CELU), the current Gross Margin % is -99.37% as of Aug. 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.
Celulosa Argentina SA is engaged in the manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of forest products. Its product portfolio includes Paper products, cellulose pulp, forest products as well as wood products. Geographically, the activities of the company are carried out through Argentina.
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