IST:MNDRS's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 91.47% of 1020
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 28.51
vs IST:MNDRS: 5.54
Menderes Tekstilnayi ve Ticaret AS had a gross margin of -6.25% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Menderes Tekstilnayi ve Ticaret AS (IST:MNDRS) 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
Menderes Tekstilnayi ve Ticaret AS had a gross margin of -6.25% 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.
Menderes Tekstilnayi ve Ticaret AS Gross Margin % Related Terms
Menderes Tekstilnayi 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.
Menderes Tekstilnayi ve Ticaret AS Gross Margin % Chart
Menderes Tekstilnayi ve Ticaret AS Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Menderes Tekstilnayi 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.
Menderes Tekstilnayi ve Ticaret AS Gross Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Menderes Tekstilnayi ve Ticaret AS's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Menderes Tekstilnayi 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.
Menderes Tekstilnayi ve Ticaret AS (IST:MNDRS) has a Gross Margin % of -6.25% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Menderes Tekstilnayi ve Ticaret AS and its competitors. Over the past decade, Menderes Tekstilnayi ve Ticaret AS's Gross Margin % has ranged from 2.64 to 21.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Menderes Tekstilnayi ve Ticaret AS ranks #933 out of 1020 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 91.5%.
Is Menderes Tekstilnayi ve Ticaret AS's Gross Margin % too high?
Menderes Tekstilnayi ve Ticaret AS's current Gross Margin % is -6.25%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.64 to a high of 21.90. Based on the distribution chart, Menderes Tekstilnayi ve Ticaret AS ranks #933 out of 1020 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Menderes Tekstilnayi ve Ticaret AS has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Menderes Tekstilnayi ve Ticaret AS's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Menderes Tekstilnayi ve Ticaret AS ranks #933 out of 1020 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Menderes Tekstilnayi ve Ticaret AS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 28.51. Historically, Menderes Tekstilnayi ve Ticaret AS's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 2.64 to 21.90 over the past decade. 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 28.51, based on 1,020 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 Menderes Tekstilnayi ve Ticaret AS and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Gross Margin % is 28.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Menderes Tekstilnayi ve Ticaret AS's current Gross Margin % is -6.25%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Menderes Tekstilnayi ve Ticaret AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Menderes Tekstilnayi ve Ticaret AS (IST:MNDRS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₺10.31, compared to a current price of ₺11.03 — trading 7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is -6.25%. Menderes Tekstilnayi ve Ticaret AS's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 Menderes Tekstilnayi ve Ticaret AS (IST:MNDRS), the current Gross Margin % is -6.25% 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 Menderes Tekstilnayi ve Ticaret AS (IST:MNDRS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Menderes Tekstilnayi ve Ticaret AS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₺11.03 is trading 7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₺10.31.
GuruFocus considers Menderes Tekstilnayi ve Ticaret AS to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for IST:MNDRS:
Gross Margin %: -6.25%
GF Value™: ₺10.31 vs. price of ₺11.03 (7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IST:MNDRS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Menderes Tekstilnayi ve Ticaret AS Business Description
Menderes Tekstil Sanayi ve Ticaret AS is a textile company. It is engaged in the manufacturing of beddings, linens, pillow cases, sleep sets, tablecloths, 100% woven and knitted fabrics, polyester and cotton mix fabrics, draperies, collar linings, and fusible garment linings. The company's products are categorized into three which are Home textile products consisting of bedding sets to sleep sets, curtains, baby sets and printed fabrics, Upholstery fabrics, including slipcovers and Lining and interlining comprising of semi-finished products. The company operates under two brands which include La Notte and SNT.
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