Sendas DistribuidoraMEX:ASAIN 80 Gross Margin % is 18.90% as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 16.50. GuruFocus rates MEX:ASAIN with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN253.43. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 305 Retail - Defensive companies, Sendas Distribuidora ranks worse than 70.16% on this metric.
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
Sendas Distribuidora had a gross margin of 18.90% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Sendas Distribuidora Gross Margin % Related Terms
Sendas Distribuidora Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sendas Distribuidora'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.
MEX:ASAIN vs KR, SFM, ACI: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Sendas Distribuidora'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.
Sendas Distribuidora Gross Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Sendas Distribuidora's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sendas Distribuidora'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.
Sendas Distribuidora (MEX:ASAIN) has a Gross Margin % of 18.90% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Sendas Distribuidora and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 16.50. Over the past decade, Sendas Distribuidora's Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.99 to 18.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Sendas Distribuidora ranks #214 out of 305 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 70.2%.
Is Sendas Distribuidora's Gross Margin % too high?
Sendas Distribuidora's current Gross Margin % of 18.90% is 15% above median its 10-year median of 16.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.99 to a high of 18.13. The Retail - Defensive industry median Gross Margin % is 24.14. Sendas Distribuidora's value of 18.90% is 21.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sendas Distribuidora ranks #214 out of 305 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sendas Distribuidora has a GF Score™ of 80/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sendas Distribuidora's Gross Margin % compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Sendas Distribuidora ranks #214 out of 305 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Sendas Distribuidora in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.14. Sendas Distribuidora's value of 18.90% is 21.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Sendas Distribuidora's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.99 to 18.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.50 vs. the industry median of 24.14, Sendas Distribuidora has consistently been below 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Gross Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 24.14, based on 305 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. Sendas Distribuidora's current Gross Margin % of 18.90% is 21.7% below 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 Sendas Distribuidora and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sendas Distribuidora's current Gross Margin % is 18.90%, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 16.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sendas Distribuidora stock overvalued right now?
Sendas Distribuidora (MEX:ASAIN) has a current Gross Margin % of 18.90%. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN253.43, compared to a current price of MXN133.80 — trading 47.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 18.90%, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 16.50 and 21.7% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 24.14. Sendas Distribuidora's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Sendas Distribuidora (MEX:ASAIN), the current Gross Margin % is 18.90% 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.
Is Sendas Distribuidora (MEX:ASAIN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sendas Distribuidora stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN133.80 is trading 47.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN253.43.
Key valuation signals for MEX:ASAIN:
Gross Margin %: 18.90% (15% above median its 10-year median of 16.50)
GF Value™: MXN253.43 vs. price of MXN133.80 (47.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 21.7% below the Retail - Defensive median (#214 of 305)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:ASAIN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sendas Distribuidora SA is involved in the consumer goods business. Its cash and carry operations involve sales of items of grocery, food, perishable, beverage, wrapping, hygiene, and cleaning products, among others. Its customers include prepared food retailers (including restaurants, pizzerias, and snack bars), end-users (including schools, small businesses, religious institutions, hospitals, and hotels), conventional retailers such as grocery stores and neighborhood supermarkets, and individuals. Its stores are located throughout Brazilian states.
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