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What is National Consumer Holding Co (S A K C) Gross Margin %?
National Consumer Holding Co (S A K C)KUW:NCCI +0.41% Gross Margin % is 25.38% as of Mar. 2026, which is 67% above its 10-year median of 15.24. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 383 Packaging & Containers companies, National Consumer Holding Co (S A K C) ranks worse than 59.53% on this metric.
KUW:NCCI's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 59.53% of 383
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 21.28
vs KUW:NCCI: 18.46
National Consumer Holding Co (S A K C) had a gross margin of 25.38% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
National Consumer Holding Co (S A K C) (KUW:NCCI) 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
National Consumer Holding Co (S A K C) had a gross margin of 25.38% 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.
National Consumer Holding Co (S A K C) Gross Margin % Related Terms
National Consumer Holding Co (S A K C) 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.
National Consumer Holding Co (S A K C) Gross Margin % Chart
National Consumer Holding Co (S A K C) Annual Data
KUW:NCCI vs SW, PKG, IP: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, National Consumer Holding Co (S A K C)'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.
National Consumer Holding Co (S A K C) Gross Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, National Consumer Holding Co (S A K C)'s Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where National Consumer Holding Co (S A K C)'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.
National Consumer Holding Co (S A K C) (KUW:NCCI) has a Gross Margin % of 25.38% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on National Consumer Holding Co (S A K C) and its competitors. This is 67% above median its historical median of 15.24. Over the past decade, National Consumer Holding Co (S A K C)'s Gross Margin % has ranged from 0.10 to 34.77. According to the industry distribution chart, National Consumer Holding Co (S A K C) ranks #228 out of 383 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 59.5%.
Is National Consumer Holding Co (S A K C)'s Gross Margin % too high?
National Consumer Holding Co (S A K C)'s current Gross Margin % of 25.38% is 67% above median its 10-year median of 15.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.10 to a high of 34.77. The Packaging & Containers industry median Gross Margin % is 21.28. National Consumer Holding Co (S A K C)'s value of 25.38% is 19.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National Consumer Holding Co (S A K C) ranks #228 out of 383 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is below the industry midpoint.
How does National Consumer Holding Co (S A K C)'s Gross Margin % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, National Consumer Holding Co (S A K C) ranks #228 out of 383 companies for Gross Margin %. This places National Consumer Holding Co (S A K C) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 21.28. National Consumer Holding Co (S A K C)'s value of 25.38% is 19.3% above this benchmark. Historically, National Consumer Holding Co (S A K C)'s own Gross Margin % has ranged from 0.10 to 34.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.24 vs. the industry median of 21.28, National Consumer Holding Co (S A K C) 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Gross Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 21.28, based on 383 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. National Consumer Holding Co (S A K C)'s current Gross Margin % of 25.38% is 19.3% 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 National Consumer Holding Co (S A K C) and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Gross Margin % is 21.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Consumer Holding Co (S A K C)'s current Gross Margin % is 25.38%, which is 67% above median its own 10-year median of 15.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Consumer Holding Co (S A K C) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Consumer Holding Co (S A K C) (KUW:NCCI) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.14, compared to a current price of KWD0.10 — trading 30% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 25.38%, which is 67% above median its 10-year median of 15.24 and 19.3% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 21.28. 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 National Consumer Holding Co (S A K C) (KUW:NCCI), the current Gross Margin % is 25.38% 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.
National Consumer Holding Co (S A K C) Business Description
National Consumer Holding Co (S A K C) manufactures and sells consumer products. The company produces facial tissue, Toilet Roll, Private label Tissue for a private customer, and Corrugated Carton, as well as Deformed Steel Bars and Plain Round steel bars. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from Kuwait and also has a presence in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC Countries).
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