Packaging Industries (Malawi) (MSW:PIM) Gross Margin %: 0.00% (As of . 20)


What is Packaging Industries (Malawi) Gross Margin %?

Packaging Industries (Malawi) MSW:PIM Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of . 20.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Packaging Industries (Malawi)'s Gross Profit for the six months ended in . 20 was MWK0.00 Mil. Packaging Industries (Malawi)'s Revenue for the six months ended in . 20 was MWK0.00 Mil. Therefore, Packaging Industries (Malawi)'s Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in . 20 was 0.00%. If there's no value for Cost of Goods Sold, then Gross Margin % is not calculated.


The historical rank and industry rank for Packaging Industries (Malawi)'s Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:


MSW:PIM's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Forest Products industry.
Industry Median: 19.05
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.

Packaging Industries (Malawi) 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 Packaging Industries (Malawi) was 0.00% per year.

Packaging Industries (Malawi)  (MSW:PIM) 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

Packaging Industries (Malawi) 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.

Packaging Industries (Malawi) Gross Margin % Related Terms

Packaging Industries (Malawi) Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Packaging Industries (Malawi)'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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MSW:PIM vs : Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Packaging Industries (Malawi)'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.

Packaging Industries (Malawi) Gross Margin % vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Packaging Industries (Malawi)'s Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Packaging Industries (Malawi)'s Gross Margin % falls into.


Packaging Industries (Malawi) Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue. (Note that if there's no value for Cost of Goods Sold, then Gross Margin % is not calculated.)

Packaging Industries (Malawi)'s Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in . 20 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: . 20 )=Gross Profit (A: . 20 ) / Revenue (A: . 20 )
=0 /
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=( - ) /
=N/A %

Packaging Industries (Malawi)'s Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in . 20 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: . 20 )=Gross Profit (Q: . 20 ) / Revenue (Q: . 20 )
=0 /
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=( - ) /
=N/A %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Margin % →
What does a Gross Margin % of 0.00% mean?
Packaging Industries (Malawi) (MSW:PIM) 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 Packaging Industries (Malawi) and its competitors.
Is Packaging Industries (Malawi)'s Gross Margin % too high?
Packaging Industries (Malawi)'s current Gross Margin % is 0.00%.
How does Packaging Industries (Malawi)'s Gross Margin % compare to ?
Packaging Industries (Malawi)'s Gross Margin % of 0.00% can be compared against companies in the Forest Products industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.05. 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 Forest Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Forest Products companies is 19.05, based on 279 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 Packaging Industries (Malawi) and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 19.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Packaging Industries (Malawi)'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 Packaging Industries (Malawi) stock overvalued right now?
Packaging Industries (Malawi) (MSW:PIM) has a current Gross Margin % of 0.00%. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. 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 Packaging Industries (Malawi) (MSW:PIM), 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.

Packaging Industries (Malawi) Business Description

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Address Makata Heavy Industrial, Blantyre 3, Chichiri, MWI, 30533
Packaging Industries (Malawi) Ltd is paper packaging company. Its customers include Unilever Malawi (Pvt) Ltd, Limbe Leaf Tobacco Company, Chibuku Products, Lafarge Cement and local companies such as Universal Industries, Candlex and Southern Bottlers.