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Zambia Bata Shoe CoLUS:BATA 44 Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of . 20. GuruFocus rates LUS:BATA with a GF Score™ of 44/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,023 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Zambia Bata Shoe Co ranks worse than 97751.61% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Zambia Bata Shoe Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LUS:BATA's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry.
Industry Median: 28.34 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
Zambia Bata Shoe Co had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in . 20 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Zambia Bata Shoe Co was 0.00% per year.
Zambia Bata Shoe Co (LUS:BATA) 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
Zambia Bata Shoe Co had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in . 20 => 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.
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Zambia Bata Shoe Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Zambia Bata Shoe Co'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.
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For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Zambia Bata Shoe Co'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.
Zambia Bata Shoe Co Gross Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Zambia Bata Shoe Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zambia Bata Shoe Co'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.
Zambia Bata Shoe Co (LUS:BATA) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of . 20. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Zambia Bata Shoe Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Zambia Bata Shoe Co ranks #999999 out of 1023 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry.
Is Zambia Bata Shoe Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Zambia Bata Shoe Co's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Zambia Bata Shoe Co ranks #999999 out of 1023 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Zambia Bata Shoe Co has a GF Score™ of 44/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zambia Bata Shoe Co's Gross Margin % compare to ?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Zambia Bata Shoe Co ranks #999999 out of 1023 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Zambia Bata Shoe Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 28.34. 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 28.34, based on 1,023 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 Zambia Bata Shoe Co and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Gross Margin % is 28.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zambia Bata Shoe Co's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zambia Bata Shoe Co stock overvalued right now?
Zambia Bata Shoe Co (LUS:BATA) has a current Gross Margin % of 0.00%. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Zambia Bata Shoe Co's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 2 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 Zambia Bata Shoe Co (LUS:BATA), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of . 20. 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.
Zambia Bata Shoe Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and trading of footwear products in Zambia. It also offers other leather and plastic products. The company's brands include Bata comfit, Hush puppies, and Power among others.
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