Birlik Mensucat Ticaret Venayi AS (IST:BRMEN) Gross Margin %: 45.25% (As of Sep. 2025) — Near Median


IST:BRMEN Birlik Mensucat Ticaret Ve Sanayi AS IST:BRMEN
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What is Birlik Mensucat Ticaret Venayi AS Gross Margin %?

Birlik Mensucat Ticaret Venayi AS IST:BRMEN -0.74% 35 Gross Margin % is 45.25% as of Sep. 2025, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 48.67. GuruFocus rates IST:BRMEN with a GF Score™ of 35/100 and a GF Value™ of ₺12.21 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,019 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Birlik Mensucat Ticaret Venayi AS ranks better than 64.47% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Birlik Mensucat Ticaret Venayi AS's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Sep. 2025 was ₺21.8 Mil. Birlik Mensucat Ticaret Venayi AS's Revenue for the three months ended in Sep. 2025 was ₺48.1 Mil. Therefore, Birlik Mensucat Ticaret Venayi AS's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 45.25%.

Warning Sign:

Birlik Mensucat Ticaret Ve Sanayi AS gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -6.5%.


The historical rank and industry rank for Birlik Mensucat Ticaret Venayi AS's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

IST:BRMEN' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.36   Med: 48.67   Max: 62.66
Current: 39.9


During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Birlik Mensucat Ticaret Venayi AS was 62.66%. The lowest was 14.36%. And the median was 48.67%.

IST:BRMEN's Gross Margin % is ranked better than
64.47% of 1019 companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 28.49 vs IST:BRMEN: 39.90

Birlik Mensucat Ticaret Venayi AS had a gross margin of 45.25% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Birlik Mensucat Ticaret Venayi AS was -6.50% per year.


Birlik Mensucat Ticaret Venayi AS  (IST:BRMEN) 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

Birlik Mensucat Ticaret Venayi AS had a gross margin of 45.25% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 => 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.


Birlik Mensucat Ticaret Venayi AS Gross Margin % Related Terms


Birlik Mensucat Ticaret Venayi AS Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Birlik Mensucat Ticaret Venayi AS'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.

Birlik Mensucat Ticaret Venayi AS Gross Margin % Chart

Birlik Mensucat Ticaret Venayi AS Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Gross Margin %
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Birlik Mensucat Ticaret Venayi AS Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25
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Birlik Mensucat Ticaret Venayi AS Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison

For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Birlik Mensucat Ticaret Venayi AS'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.


Birlik Mensucat Ticaret Venayi AS Gross Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Birlik Mensucat Ticaret Venayi AS's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Birlik Mensucat Ticaret Venayi AS's Gross Margin % falls into.


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Birlik Mensucat Ticaret Venayi AS Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

Birlik Mensucat Ticaret Venayi AS's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Dec. 2024 )=Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2024 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2024 )
=56.7 / 129.082
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(129.082 - 72.364) / 129.082
=43.94 %

Birlik Mensucat Ticaret Venayi AS's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Sep. 2025 )=Gross Profit (Q: Sep. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Sep. 2025 )
=21.8 / 48.118
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(48.118 - 26.343) / 48.118
=45.25 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Margin % →
What does a Gross Margin % of 45.25% mean?
Birlik Mensucat Ticaret Venayi AS (IST:BRMEN) has a Gross Margin % of 45.25% as of Sep. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Birlik Mensucat Ticaret Venayi AS and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 48.67. Over the past decade, Birlik Mensucat Ticaret Venayi AS's Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.36 to 62.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Birlik Mensucat Ticaret Venayi AS ranks #362 out of 1019 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 35.5%.
Is Birlik Mensucat Ticaret Venayi AS's Gross Margin % too high?
Birlik Mensucat Ticaret Venayi AS's current Gross Margin % of 45.25% is near median its 10-year median of 48.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.36 to a high of 62.66. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Gross Margin % is 28.49. Birlik Mensucat Ticaret Venayi AS's value of 45.25% is 58.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Birlik Mensucat Ticaret Venayi AS ranks #362 out of 1019 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Birlik Mensucat Ticaret Venayi AS has a GF Score™ of 35/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Birlik Mensucat Ticaret Venayi AS's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Birlik Mensucat Ticaret Venayi AS ranks #362 out of 1019 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Birlik Mensucat Ticaret Venayi AS in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 28.49. Birlik Mensucat Ticaret Venayi AS's value of 45.25% is 58.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Birlik Mensucat Ticaret Venayi AS's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.36 to 62.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 48.67 vs. the industry median of 28.49, Birlik Mensucat Ticaret Venayi AS 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 28.49, based on 1,019 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. Birlik Mensucat Ticaret Venayi AS's current Gross Margin % of 45.25% is 58.8% 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 Birlik Mensucat Ticaret Venayi AS and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Gross Margin % is 28.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Birlik Mensucat Ticaret Venayi AS's current Gross Margin % is 45.25%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 48.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Birlik Mensucat Ticaret Venayi AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Birlik Mensucat Ticaret Venayi AS (IST:BRMEN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₺12.21, compared to a current price of ₺17.46 — trading 43% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 45.25%, which is near median its 10-year median of 48.67 and 58.8% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 28.49. Birlik Mensucat Ticaret Venayi AS's overall GF Score™ is 35/100 with 8 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 Birlik Mensucat Ticaret Venayi AS (IST:BRMEN), the current Gross Margin % is 45.25% as of Sep. 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.

Is Birlik Mensucat Ticaret Venayi AS (IST:BRMEN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Birlik Mensucat Ticaret Venayi AS stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₺17.46 is trading 43% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₺12.21. GuruFocus considers Birlik Mensucat Ticaret Venayi AS to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for IST:BRMEN:

  • Gross Margin %: 45.25% (near median its 10-year median of 48.67)
  • GF Value™: ₺12.21 vs. price of ₺17.46 (43% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 35/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 58.8% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#362 of 1019)

No single metric tells the full story. See the IST:BRMEN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Birlik Mensucat Ticaret Venayi AS Business Description

Address Osman Kavuncu Mahallesi, Mensucat Caddesi No: 22, Melikgazi, Kayseri Hotels, Istanbul, TUR
Birlik Mensucat Ticaret Ve Sanayi AS manufactures and dyes textile products. The company offers cotton terry towels, bathrobes, home textile products, curtains, mattresses, and bed bases under the registered trademark of SOLEY.
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