Sea Harvest GroupJSE:SHG -0.82%76 Gross Margin % is 45.44% as of Dec. 2025, which is 43% above its 10-year median of 31.69. GuruFocus rates JSE:SHG with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of R7.74 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,899 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Sea Harvest Group ranks better than 66.56% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sea Harvest Group's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:SHG'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 22.77 Med: 31.69 Max: 35.16
Current: 34.07
During the past 12 years, the highestGross Margin % of Sea Harvest Group was 35.16%. The lowest was 22.77%. And the median was 31.69%.
JSE:SHG's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 66.56% of 1899
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.37
vs JSE:SHG: 34.07
Sea Harvest Group had a gross margin of 45.44% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Sea Harvest Group was 0.10% per year.
Sea Harvest Group (JSE:SHG) 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
Sea Harvest Group had a gross margin of 45.44% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 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.
Sea Harvest Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
Sea Harvest Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sea Harvest Group'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.
JSE:SHG vs ADM, BG, TSN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Sea Harvest Group'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.
Sea Harvest Group Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Sea Harvest Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sea Harvest Group'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.
Sea Harvest Group (JSE:SHG) has a Gross Margin % of 45.44% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Sea Harvest Group and its competitors. This is 43% above median its historical median of 31.69. Over the past decade, Sea Harvest Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 22.77 to 35.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Sea Harvest Group ranks #635 out of 1899 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 33.4%.
Is Sea Harvest Group's Gross Margin % too high?
Sea Harvest Group's current Gross Margin % of 45.44% is 43% above median its 10-year median of 31.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.77 to a high of 35.16. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Sea Harvest Group's value of 45.44% is 72.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sea Harvest Group ranks #635 out of 1899 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sea Harvest Group has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sea Harvest Group's Gross Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Sea Harvest Group ranks #635 out of 1899 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Sea Harvest Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Sea Harvest Group's value of 45.44% is 72.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Sea Harvest Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 22.77 to 35.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 31.69 vs. the industry median of 26.37, Sea Harvest Group 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Gross Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 26.37, based on 1,899 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. Sea Harvest Group's current Gross Margin % of 45.44% is 72.3% 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 Sea Harvest Group and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sea Harvest Group's current Gross Margin % is 45.44%, which is 43% above median its own 10-year median of 31.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sea Harvest Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sea Harvest Group (JSE:SHG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R7.74, compared to a current price of R8.51 — trading 9.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 45.44%, which is 43% above median its 10-year median of 31.69 and 72.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. Sea Harvest Group's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Sea Harvest Group (JSE:SHG), the current Gross Margin % is 45.44% as of Dec. 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 Sea Harvest Group (JSE:SHG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sea Harvest Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R8.51 is trading 9.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of R7.74.
GuruFocus considers Sea Harvest Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:SHG:
Gross Margin %: 45.44% (43% above median its 10-year median of 31.69)
GF Value™: R7.74 vs. price of R8.51 (9.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 72.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#635 of 1899)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:SHG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sea Harvest Group Ltd is engaged in the fishing of Cape Hake and Shark Bay Prawns along with Horse Mackerel, Pilchards, Anchovies, and a variety of farmed species, processing of the catch into frozen and chilled seafood, and the marketing of these products, locally and internationally. It operates in four segments: South African Fishing, Sea Harvest International, Sea Harvest Aquaculture, and Cape Harvest Foods.
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