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The historical rank and industry rank for Industrias BachocoB de CV's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
IDBHF's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Industry Median: 26.34 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
Industrias BachocoB de CV had a gross margin of 20.32% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
Industrias BachocoB de CV (OTCPK:IDBHF) 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
Industrias BachocoB de CV had a gross margin of 20.32% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2025 => 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.
Industrias BachocoB de CV Gross Margin % Related Terms
Industrias BachocoB de CV 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.
IDBHF vs PFAI, AGRZ, LOCL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Industrias BachocoB de CV'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.
Industrias BachocoB de CV Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Industrias BachocoB de CV's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Industrias BachocoB de CV'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.
Industrias BachocoB de CV (IDBHF) has a Gross Margin % of 20.32% as of Mar. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Industrias BachocoB de CV and its competitors.
Is Industrias BachocoB de CV's Gross Margin % too high?
Industrias BachocoB de CV's current Gross Margin % is 20.32%. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.34. Industrias BachocoB de CV's value of 20.32% is 22.9% below this industry median.
How does Industrias BachocoB de CV's Gross Margin % compare to PFAI and AGRZ?
Industrias BachocoB de CV's Gross Margin % of 20.32% can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.34. Industrias BachocoB de CV's value of 20.32% is 22.9% below this benchmark. 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 26.34, based on 1,915 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. Industrias BachocoB de CV's current Gross Margin % of 20.32% is 22.9% 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 Industrias BachocoB de CV and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Industrias BachocoB de CV's current Gross Margin % is 20.32%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Industrias BachocoB de CV stock overvalued right now?
Industrias BachocoB de CV (IDBHF) has a current Gross Margin % of 20.32%. The current Gross Margin % is 20.32% and 22.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.34. 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 Industrias BachocoB de CV (IDBHF), the current Gross Margin % is 20.32% as of Mar. 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.
Industrias Bachoco SAB de CV produces, processes, markets, and sells poultry (chicken and eggs) in both Mexico and the United States. Additionally, it sells feed, swine, beef, turkey, and other products on a smaller scale. The company's poultry business begins with purchasing infant birds and raising the birds to maturity. Industrias Bachoco operates its own feed mills to produce balanced feed for internal use, and to sell to third parties. Several production facilities and distribution centers are located throughout Mexico and the United States to minimize transportation costs, and the company sells through wholesalers, supermarkets, retail, and other niche marketing channels. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Poultry segment.
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