The historical rank and industry rank for Mumias Sugar Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NAI:MSC's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Industry Median: 26.37 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
Mumias Sugar Co had a gross margin of -182.33% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2018 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Mumias Sugar Co was 0.00% per year.
Mumias Sugar Co (NAI:MSC) 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
Mumias Sugar Co had a gross margin of -182.33% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2018 => 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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Mumias Sugar Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mumias Sugar 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.
Mumias Sugar Co Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Confectioners subindustry, Mumias Sugar 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.
Mumias Sugar Co Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Mumias Sugar Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mumias Sugar 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.
Mumias Sugar Co (NAI:MSC) has a Gross Margin % of -182.33% as of Jun. 2018. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Mumias Sugar Co and its competitors.
Is Mumias Sugar Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Mumias Sugar Co's current Gross Margin % is -182.33%. Overall, Mumias Sugar Co has a GF Score™ of 6/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mumias Sugar Co's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
Mumias Sugar Co's Gross Margin % of -182.33% can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. 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 1,900 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 Mumias Sugar Co 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. Mumias Sugar Co's current Gross Margin % is -182.33%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mumias Sugar Co stock overvalued right now?
Mumias Sugar Co (NAI:MSC) has a current Gross Margin % of -182.33%. The current Gross Margin % is -182.33%. Mumias Sugar Co's overall GF Score™ is 6/100. 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 Mumias Sugar Co (NAI:MSC), the current Gross Margin % is -182.33% as of Jun. 2018. 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.
Mumias Sugar Co Ltd is engaged in the production and sale of sugar, ethanol, water. The company is also engaged in the generation and sale of electricity, and also sells bottled drinking water. Its segments include Sugar; Energy; Ethanol and Water in which Sugar segment generates most of the revenue.
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