Bata Shoe Co (Bangladesh)DHA:BATASHOE +1.48%88 Gross Margin % is 45.54% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 43.64. GuruFocus rates DHA:BATASHOE with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of BDT992.19 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,026 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Bata Shoe Co (Bangladesh) ranks better than 66.67% on this metric.
DHA:BATASHOE's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 66.67% of 1026
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 28.51
vs DHA:BATASHOE: 41.40
Bata Shoe Co (Bangladesh) had a gross margin of 45.54% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Bata Shoe Co (Bangladesh) (DHA:BATASHOE) 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
Bata Shoe Co (Bangladesh) had a gross margin of 45.54% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable 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.
Bata Shoe Co (Bangladesh) Gross Margin % Related Terms
Bata Shoe Co (Bangladesh) 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.
DHA:BATASHOE vs NKE, DECK, ONON: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Bata Shoe Co (Bangladesh)'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.
Bata Shoe Co (Bangladesh) Gross Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Bata Shoe Co (Bangladesh)'s Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bata Shoe Co (Bangladesh)'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.
Bata Shoe Co (Bangladesh) (DHA:BATASHOE) has a Gross Margin % of 45.54% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Bata Shoe Co (Bangladesh) and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 43.64. Over the past decade, Bata Shoe Co (Bangladesh)'s Gross Margin % has ranged from 23.91 to 45.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Bata Shoe Co (Bangladesh) ranks #342 out of 1026 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 33.3%.
Is Bata Shoe Co (Bangladesh)'s Gross Margin % too high?
Bata Shoe Co (Bangladesh)'s current Gross Margin % of 45.54% is near median its 10-year median of 43.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.91 to a high of 45.92. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Gross Margin % is 28.51. Bata Shoe Co (Bangladesh)'s value of 45.54% is 59.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bata Shoe Co (Bangladesh) ranks #342 out of 1026 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Bata Shoe Co (Bangladesh) has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bata Shoe Co (Bangladesh)'s Gross Margin % compare to NKE and DECK?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Bata Shoe Co (Bangladesh) ranks #342 out of 1026 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Bata Shoe Co (Bangladesh) in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 28.51. Bata Shoe Co (Bangladesh)'s value of 45.54% is 59.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Bata Shoe Co (Bangladesh)'s own Gross Margin % has ranged from 23.91 to 45.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 43.64 vs. the industry median of 28.51, Bata Shoe Co (Bangladesh) has consistently been above 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Gross Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 28.51, based on 1,026 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. Bata Shoe Co (Bangladesh)'s current Gross Margin % of 45.54% is 59.7% above 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 Bata Shoe Co (Bangladesh) and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Gross Margin % is 28.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bata Shoe Co (Bangladesh)'s current Gross Margin % is 45.54%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 43.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bata Shoe Co (Bangladesh) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bata Shoe Co (Bangladesh) (DHA:BATASHOE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is BDT992.19, compared to a current price of BDT888.90 — trading 10.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 45.54%, which is near median its 10-year median of 43.64 and 59.7% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 28.51. Bata Shoe Co (Bangladesh)'s overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 6 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 Bata Shoe Co (Bangladesh) (DHA:BATASHOE), the current Gross Margin % is 45.54% 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 Bata Shoe Co (Bangladesh) (DHA:BATASHOE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bata Shoe Co (Bangladesh) stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of BDT888.90 is trading 10.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of BDT992.19.
GuruFocus considers Bata Shoe Co (Bangladesh) to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for DHA:BATASHOE:
Gross Margin %: 45.54% (near median its 10-year median of 43.64)
GF Value™: BDT992.19 vs. price of BDT888.90 (10.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 59.7% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#342 of 1026)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DHA:BATASHOE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bata Shoe Co (Bangladesh) Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of leather, rubber, plastic, canvas footwear, hosiery, and accessories items. It offers a range of designer collections for men, women, and children. The company's manufacturing plants are located in Tongi and Dhamrai. Its operating segments are Domestic and Other, of which a majority of revenue is derived from the Domestic segment. Its products include Sports shoes, Casual and closed shoes, Formal shoes, Wallets, Backpacks, Sunglasses, and others.
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