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Zad Holding CoDSMD:ZHCD +0.08%85 Gross Margin % is 18.57% as of Mar. 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 15.70. GuruFocus rates DSMD:ZHCD with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of ر.ق13.40 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,908 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Zad Holding Co ranks worse than 64.36% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Zad Holding Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
DSMD:ZHCD'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.04 Med: 15.7 Max: 19.96
Current: 19.96
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Zad Holding Co was 19.96%. The lowest was 13.04%. And the median was 15.70%.
DSMD:ZHCD's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 64.36% of 1908
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.355
vs DSMD:ZHCD: 19.96
Zad Holding Co had a gross margin of 18.57% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Zad Holding Co was 7.20% per year.
Zad Holding Co (DSMD:ZHCD) 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
Zad Holding Co had a gross margin of 18.57% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Zad Holding Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Zad Holding Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Zad Holding Co'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:ZHCD vs KHC, GIS, HRL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Zad Holding Co'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.
Zad Holding Co Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Zad Holding Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zad Holding Co'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.
Zad Holding Co (DSMD:ZHCD) has a Gross Margin % of 18.57% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Zad Holding Co and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 15.70. Over the past decade, Zad Holding Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.04 to 19.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Zad Holding Co ranks #1228 out of 1908 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 64.4%.
Is Zad Holding Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Zad Holding Co's current Gross Margin % of 18.57% is 18% above median its 10-year median of 15.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.04 to a high of 19.96. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.36. Zad Holding Co's value of 18.57% is 29.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zad Holding Co ranks #1228 out of 1908 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Zad Holding Co has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zad Holding Co's Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Zad Holding Co ranks #1228 out of 1908 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Zad Holding Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.36. Zad Holding Co's value of 18.57% is 29.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Zad Holding Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.04 to 19.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.70 vs. the industry median of 26.36, Zad Holding Co 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 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. Zad Holding Co's current Gross Margin % of 18.57% is 29.5% 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 Zad Holding Co 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. Zad Holding Co's current Gross Margin % is 18.57%, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 15.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zad Holding Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zad Holding Co (DSMD:ZHCD) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ر.ق13.40, compared to a current price of ر.ق12.86 — trading 4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 18.57%, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 15.70 and 29.5% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.36. Zad Holding Co's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 4 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 Zad Holding Co (DSMD:ZHCD), the current Gross Margin % is 18.57% 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 Zad Holding Co (DSMD:ZHCD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zad Holding Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ر.ق12.86 is trading 4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ر.ق13.40.
GuruFocus considers Zad Holding Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for DSMD:ZHCD:
Gross Margin %: 18.57% (18% above median its 10-year median of 15.70)
GF Value™: ر.ق13.40 vs. price of ر.ق12.86 (4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 29.5% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1228 of 1908)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DSMD:ZHCD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Zad Holding Co is engaged in the import of wheat, the production of different kinds of flour, the manufacturing, and marketing of pasta and bakery products. The Group earns income from sales of certain types of grain and related commodities. It is also engaged in the activities of contracting for building, investing, establishing, and managing industrial projects, activities in real estate, selling and renting heavy equipment, manufacturing and supplying ready-mix concrete and asphalt, crushing services, providing transport services, and investment in financial instruments. The Group's operating segments are: Trading, manufacturing, distribution and services, which generate maximum revenue, Investment and managed services, and Contracting, real estate and others.
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