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IST:ERSU's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 98.06% of 1908
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.355
vs IST:ERSU: -2.66
Ersu Meyve ve Gidanayi AS had a gross margin of -35.12% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Ersu Meyve ve Gidanayi AS (IST:ERSU) 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
Ersu Meyve ve Gidanayi AS had a gross margin of -35.12% 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.
Ersu Meyve ve Gidanayi AS Gross Margin % Related Terms
Ersu Meyve ve Gidanayi AS 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.
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Ersu Meyve ve Gidanayi 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.
Ersu Meyve ve Gidanayi AS Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Ersu Meyve ve Gidanayi AS's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ersu Meyve ve Gidanayi AS'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.
Ersu Meyve ve Gidanayi AS (IST:ERSU) has a Gross Margin % of -35.12% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Ersu Meyve ve Gidanayi AS and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ersu Meyve ve Gidanayi AS ranks #1871 out of 1908 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 98.1%.
Is Ersu Meyve ve Gidanayi AS's Gross Margin % too high?
Ersu Meyve ve Gidanayi AS's current Gross Margin % is -35.12%. Based on the distribution chart, Ersu Meyve ve Gidanayi AS ranks #1871 out of 1908 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ersu Meyve ve Gidanayi AS has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ersu Meyve ve Gidanayi AS's Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Ersu Meyve ve Gidanayi AS ranks #1871 out of 1908 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Ersu Meyve ve Gidanayi AS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.36. 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. 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 Ersu Meyve ve Gidanayi AS 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. Ersu Meyve ve Gidanayi AS's current Gross Margin % is -35.12%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ersu Meyve ve Gidanayi AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ersu Meyve ve Gidanayi AS (IST:ERSU) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₺14.65, compared to a current price of ₺24.02 — trading 64% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is -35.12%. Ersu Meyve ve Gidanayi AS's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 5 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 Ersu Meyve ve Gidanayi AS (IST:ERSU), the current Gross Margin % is -35.12% 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 Ersu Meyve ve Gidanayi AS (IST:ERSU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ersu Meyve ve Gidanayi AS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₺24.02 is trading 64% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₺14.65.
GuruFocus considers Ersu Meyve ve Gidanayi AS to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IST:ERSU:
Gross Margin %: -35.12%
GF Value™: ₺14.65 vs. price of ₺24.02 (64% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IST:ERSU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ersu Meyve ve Gida Sanayi AS is engaged in manufacturing concentrate and pulp juices in Turkey. The product offerings of the company include Pear juice concentrate, Quince juice concentrate, Blackberry juice concentrate, Apple juice concentrate, Pear puree, Strawberry puree, and Tomato Paste among others.
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