Zambeef ProductsLUS:ZMBF 92 Gross Margin % is 35.98% as of Sep. 2025, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 33.32. GuruFocus rates LUS:ZMBF with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of ZMW1.65 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,901 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Zambeef Products ranks better than 70.02% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Zambeef Products's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LUS:ZMBF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 29.57 Med: 33.32 Max: 36.86
Current: 36.31
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Zambeef Products was 36.86%. The lowest was 29.57%. And the median was 33.32%.
LUS:ZMBF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 70.02% of 1901
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.37
vs LUS:ZMBF: 36.31
Zambeef Products had a gross margin of 35.98% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Zambeef Products was 3.30% 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
Zambeef Products had a gross margin of 35.98% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 => 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.
Zambeef Products Gross Margin % Related Terms
Zambeef Products Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Zambeef Products'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.
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Zambeef Products'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.
Zambeef Products Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Zambeef Products's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zambeef Products'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.
Zambeef Products (LUS:ZMBF) has a Gross Margin % of 35.98% as of Sep. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Zambeef Products and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 33.32. Over the past decade, Zambeef Products' Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.57 to 36.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Zambeef Products ranks #570 out of 1901 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 30%.
Is Zambeef Products' Gross Margin % too high?
Zambeef Products' current Gross Margin % of 35.98% is near median its 10-year median of 33.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 29.57 to a high of 36.86. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Zambeef Products' value of 35.98% is 36.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zambeef Products ranks #570 out of 1901 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Zambeef Products has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zambeef Products' Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Zambeef Products ranks #570 out of 1901 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Zambeef Products in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Zambeef Products' value of 35.98% is 36.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Zambeef Products' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.57 to 36.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 33.32 vs. the industry median of 26.37, Zambeef Products 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 1,901 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. Zambeef Products's current Gross Margin % of 35.98% is 36.4% 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 Zambeef Products 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. Zambeef Products's current Gross Margin % is 35.98%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 33.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zambeef Products stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zambeef Products (LUS:ZMBF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ZMW1.65, compared to a current price of ZMW2.00 — trading 21.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 35.98%, which is near median its 10-year median of 33.32 and 36.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. Zambeef Products' overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 6 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 Zambeef Products (LUS:ZMBF), the current Gross Margin % is 35.98% as of Sep. 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 Zambeef Products (LUS:ZMBF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zambeef Products stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ZMW2.00 is trading 21.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ZMW1.65.
GuruFocus considers Zambeef Products to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LUS:ZMBF:
Gross Margin %: 35.98% (near median its 10-year median of 33.32)
GF Value™: ZMW1.65 vs. price of ZMW2.00 (21.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 36.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#570 of 1901)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LUS:ZMBF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Zambeef Products PLC is a food retailer engaged in the production, processing, distribution, and retailing of beef, chicken, pork, milk, dairy products, eggs, stock feed, and flour. The company has row cropping operations of maize, soya beans, and wheat crops under irrigation. The company's reportable segment includes Retailing and cold chain food products and Cropping and milling. The majority of the revenue for the company is generated from its cropping and milling segment which is involved in selling of sells wheat, soya, and maize grain, and flour mill and bread.
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