The historical rank and industry rank for Tongaat Hulett's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
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in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Industry Median: 26.37 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
Tongaat Hulett had a gross margin of 33.30% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2021 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Tongaat Hulett was 0.00% per year.
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
Tongaat Hulett had a gross margin of 33.30% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2021 => 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.
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Tongaat Hulett Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tongaat Hulett'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:TON vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Confectioners subindustry, Tongaat Hulett'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.
Tongaat Hulett Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Tongaat Hulett's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tongaat Hulett'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.
Tongaat Hulett (JSE:TON) has a Gross Margin % of 33.30% as of Sep. 2021. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Tongaat Hulett and its competitors.
Is Tongaat Hulett's Gross Margin % too high?
Tongaat Hulett's current Gross Margin % is 33.30%. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Tongaat Hulett's value of 33.30% is 26.3% above this industry median. Overall, Tongaat Hulett has a GF Score™ of 11/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tongaat Hulett's Gross Margin % compare to MDLZ and HSY?
Tongaat Hulett's Gross Margin % of 33.30% can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Tongaat Hulett's value of 33.30% is 26.3% above this benchmark. 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 1,901 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. Tongaat Hulett's current Gross Margin % of 33.30% is 26.3% 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 Tongaat Hulett 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. Tongaat Hulett's current Gross Margin % is 33.30%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tongaat Hulett stock overvalued right now?
Tongaat Hulett (JSE:TON) has a current Gross Margin % of 33.30%. The current Gross Margin % is 33.30% and 26.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. Tongaat Hulett's overall GF Score™ is 11/100. 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 Tongaat Hulett (JSE:TON), the current Gross Margin % is 33.30% as of Sep. 2021. 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.
Tongaat Hulett Ltd produces sugar and glucose in Africa. It procures its raw materials both from land it owns and from private farmers. Tongaat sells its products to customers in the foodservice industry and to consumers as branded products. Raw sugar sales make up most of the company's revenue. Its biggest markets are South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique. The company also earns revenue by converting and developing land that it owns and has used for agricultural purposes. Additionally, the by-products from its manufacturing processes create renewable energy, which the company uses to supply electricity to the grid in some instances.
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