Tanzania CigaretteDAR:TCC -0.56%44 Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of . 20. GuruFocus rates DAR:TCC with a GF Score™ of 44/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 47 Tobacco Products companies, Tanzania Cigarette ranks worse than 2127657.45% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Tanzania Cigarette's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
DAR:TCC's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Tobacco Products industry.
Industry Median: 33.29 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
Tanzania Cigarette had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in . 20 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Tanzania Cigarette was 0.00% per year.
Tanzania Cigarette (DAR:TCC) 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
Tanzania Cigarette had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in . 20 => 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.
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Tanzania Cigarette Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tanzania Cigarette'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.
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For the Tobacco subindustry, Tanzania Cigarette'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.
Tanzania Cigarette Gross Margin % vs Tobacco Products Industry
For the Tobacco Products industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Tanzania Cigarette's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tanzania Cigarette'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.
Tanzania Cigarette (DAR:TCC) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of . 20. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Tanzania Cigarette and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Tanzania Cigarette ranks #999999 out of 47 companies in the Tobacco Products industry.
Is Tanzania Cigarette's Gross Margin % too high?
Tanzania Cigarette's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Tanzania Cigarette ranks #999999 out of 47 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Tanzania Cigarette has a GF Score™ of 44/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tanzania Cigarette's Gross Margin % compare to ?
According to the Tobacco Products industry distribution chart, Tanzania Cigarette ranks #999999 out of 47 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Tanzania Cigarette in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 33.29. 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. 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 Tanzania Cigarette 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. Tanzania Cigarette's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tanzania Cigarette stock overvalued right now?
Tanzania Cigarette (DAR:TCC) has a current Gross Margin % of 0.00%. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Tanzania Cigarette's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Tanzania Cigarette (DAR:TCC), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of . 20. 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.
Tanzania Cigarette PLC is engaged in the manufacturing, distribution, marketing, and sale of cigarettes for the domestic market of Tanzania. In addition, the company also manufactures and exports cigarettes to the Democratic Republic of Congo, South Africa, and Namibia. Its product portfolio includes international brands under sub-license from group companies such as Winston and Camel, along with local brands such as Embassy, Crescent, Star, Portsman, and Sweet Menthol. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from its domestic market business.
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