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Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. FerreycorpA's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2023 was S/.427 Mil. FerreycorpA's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2023 was S/.1,560 Mil. Therefore, FerreycorpA's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2023 was 27.35%.
The historical rank and industry rank for FerreycorpA's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LIM:FERREYC1's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Industrial Distribution industry.
Industry Median: 24.34 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
FerreycorpA had a gross margin of 27.35% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2023 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for FerreycorpA 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
FerreycorpA had a gross margin of 27.35% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2023 => 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.
FerreycorpA Gross Margin % Related Terms
FerreycorpA Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for FerreycorpA'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.
LIM:FERREYC1 vs FAST, FERG, GWW: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, FerreycorpA'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.
FerreycorpA Gross Margin % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, FerreycorpA's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where FerreycorpA'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.
FerreycorpA (LIM:FERREYC1) has a Gross Margin % of 27.35% as of Mar. 2023. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on FerreycorpA and its competitors.
Is FerreycorpA's Gross Margin % too high?
FerreycorpA's current Gross Margin % is 27.35%. The Industrial Distribution industry median Gross Margin % is 24.34. FerreycorpA's value of 27.35% is 12.4% above this industry median. Overall, FerreycorpA has a GF Score™ of 23/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FerreycorpA's Gross Margin % compare to FAST and FERG?
FerreycorpA's Gross Margin % of 27.35% can be compared against companies in the Industrial Distribution industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.34. FerreycorpA's value of 27.35% is 12.4% 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Distribution companies is 24.34, based on 155 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. FerreycorpA's current Gross Margin % of 27.35% is 12.4% 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 FerreycorpA and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FerreycorpA's current Gross Margin % is 27.35%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FerreycorpA stock overvalued right now?
FerreycorpA (LIM:FERREYC1) has a current Gross Margin % of 27.35%. The current Gross Margin % is 27.35% and 12.4% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 24.34. FerreycorpA's overall GF Score™ is 23/100. 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 FerreycorpA (LIM:FERREYC1), the current Gross Margin % is 27.35% as of Mar. 2023. 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.
Ferreycorp SAA along with its subsidiaries markets capital goods. The company consolidates its operations in two business units: Consumer goods and Capital goods. It started up its activities in the capital goods business, upon obtaining a Caterpillar Tractor dealership. The Caterpillar brand has a portfolio of machinery and equipment including mining trucks, front loaders, tractors, motor graders, excavators, drilling equipment, LHD (load, haul, dump machine) loaders for mining, marine engines, generators, etc.
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