Gimat Magazaciliknayi ve Ticaret AS (IST:GMTAS) 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
Gimat Magazaciliknayi ve Ticaret AS had a gross margin of 20.42% 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.
Gimat Magazaciliknayi ve Ticaret AS Gross Margin % Related Terms
Gimat Magazaciliknayi ve Ticaret 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.
Gimat Magazaciliknayi ve Ticaret AS Gross Margin % Chart
For the Department Stores subindustry, Gimat Magazaciliknayi ve Ticaret 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.
Gimat Magazaciliknayi ve Ticaret AS Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Gimat Magazaciliknayi ve Ticaret AS's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gimat Magazaciliknayi ve Ticaret 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.
Gimat Magazaciliknayi ve Ticaret AS (IST:GMTAS) has a Gross Margin % of 20.42% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Gimat Magazaciliknayi ve Ticaret AS and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 19.06. Over the past decade, Gimat Magazaciliknayi ve Ticaret AS's Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.61 to 21.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Gimat Magazaciliknayi ve Ticaret AS ranks #885 out of 1117 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 79.2%.
Is Gimat Magazaciliknayi ve Ticaret AS's Gross Margin % too high?
Gimat Magazaciliknayi ve Ticaret AS's current Gross Margin % of 20.42% is near median its 10-year median of 19.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.61 to a high of 21.85. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.23. Gimat Magazaciliknayi ve Ticaret AS's value of 20.42% is 43.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gimat Magazaciliknayi ve Ticaret AS ranks #885 out of 1117 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Gimat Magazaciliknayi ve Ticaret AS has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gimat Magazaciliknayi ve Ticaret AS's Gross Margin % compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Gimat Magazaciliknayi ve Ticaret AS ranks #885 out of 1117 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Gimat Magazaciliknayi ve Ticaret AS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.23. Gimat Magazaciliknayi ve Ticaret AS's value of 20.42% is 43.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Gimat Magazaciliknayi ve Ticaret AS's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.61 to 21.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.06 vs. the industry median of 36.23, Gimat Magazaciliknayi ve Ticaret AS 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Gross Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 36.23, based on 1,117 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. Gimat Magazaciliknayi ve Ticaret AS's current Gross Margin % of 20.42% is 43.6% 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 Gimat Magazaciliknayi ve Ticaret AS and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gimat Magazaciliknayi ve Ticaret AS's current Gross Margin % is 20.42%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 19.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gimat Magazaciliknayi ve Ticaret AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gimat Magazaciliknayi ve Ticaret AS (IST:GMTAS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₺11.49, compared to a current price of ₺45.70 — trading 297.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 20.42%, which is near median its 10-year median of 19.06 and 43.6% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.23. Gimat Magazaciliknayi ve Ticaret AS's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 6 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 Gimat Magazaciliknayi ve Ticaret AS (IST:GMTAS), the current Gross Margin % is 20.42% 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 Gimat Magazaciliknayi ve Ticaret AS (IST:GMTAS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gimat Magazaciliknayi ve Ticaret AS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₺45.70 is trading 297.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₺11.49.
GuruFocus considers Gimat Magazaciliknayi ve Ticaret AS to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IST:GMTAS:
Gross Margin %: 20.42% (near median its 10-year median of 19.06)
GF Value™: ₺11.49 vs. price of ₺45.70 (297.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 43.6% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#885 of 1117)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IST:GMTAS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gimat Magazaciliknayi ve Ticaret AS Business Description
Gimat Magazacilik Sanayi ve Ticaret AS is engaged in the operations of convenience stores. Its products include Beverages, Non Food products, Sea Food, Meat, Bakery products, Cosmetics, and Cleaning products among others.
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