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Baladna QPSCDSMD:BLDN 91 Gross Margin % is 32.21% as of Mar. 2026, which is 46% above its 10-year median of 22.02. GuruFocus rates DSMD:BLDN with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of ر.ق1.35 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,908 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Baladna QPSC ranks better than 53.2% on this metric.
Baladna QPSC gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -2.9%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Baladna QPSC's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
DSMD:BLDN'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -45.83 Med: 22.02 Max: 29.06
Current: 27.54
During the past 8 years, the highestGross Margin % of Baladna QPSC was 29.06%. The lowest was -45.83%. And the median was 22.02%.
DSMD:BLDN's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 53.2% of 1908
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.355
vs DSMD:BLDN: 27.54
Baladna QPSC had a gross margin of 32.21% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Baladna QPSC was -2.90% per year.
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
Baladna QPSC had a gross margin of 32.21% 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.
Baladna QPSC Gross Margin % Related Terms
Baladna QPSC Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Baladna QPSC'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.
DSMD:BLDN vs KHC, GIS, HRL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Baladna QPSC'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.
Baladna QPSC Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Baladna QPSC's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Baladna QPSC'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.
Baladna QPSC (DSMD:BLDN) has a Gross Margin % of 32.21% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Baladna QPSC and its competitors. This is 46% above median its historical median of 22.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Baladna QPSC ranks #893 out of 1908 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 46.8%.
Is Baladna QPSC's Gross Margin % too high?
Baladna QPSC's current Gross Margin % of 32.21% is 46% above median its 10-year median of 22.02. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.36. Baladna QPSC's value of 32.21% is 22.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Baladna QPSC ranks #893 out of 1908 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Baladna QPSC has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Baladna QPSC's Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Baladna QPSC ranks #893 out of 1908 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Baladna QPSC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.36. Baladna QPSC's value of 32.21% is 22.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 22.02 vs. the industry median of 26.36, Baladna QPSC 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Gross Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 26.36, based on 1,908 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. Baladna QPSC's current Gross Margin % of 32.21% is 22.2% 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 Baladna QPSC and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Baladna QPSC's current Gross Margin % is 32.21%, which is 46% above median its own 10-year median of 22.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Baladna QPSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Baladna QPSC (DSMD:BLDN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ر.ق1.35, compared to a current price of ر.ق1.29 — trading 4.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 32.21%, which is 46% above median its 10-year median of 22.02 and 22.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.36. Baladna QPSC's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 9 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 Baladna QPSC (DSMD:BLDN), the current Gross Margin % is 32.21% 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 Baladna QPSC (DSMD:BLDN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Baladna QPSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ر.ق1.29 is trading 4.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ر.ق1.35.
GuruFocus considers Baladna QPSC to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for DSMD:BLDN:
Gross Margin %: 32.21% (46% above median its 10-year median of 22.02)
GF Value™: ر.ق1.35 vs. price of ر.ق1.29 (4.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 22.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#893 of 1908)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DSMD:BLDN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Baladna QPSC is an agricultural company based in Qatar, engaged in the production and sale of dairy products. The products offered by the company include fresh milk, long life milk, yogurt, chilled juice, cheese, labneh, cream, and other products under the Awafi and Baladna brands.
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