Williamson Tea Kenya PLC gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -8%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Williamson Tea Kenya's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NAI:WTK'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.48 Med: 16.38 Max: 33.79
Current: 4.25
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Williamson Tea Kenya was 33.79%. The lowest was 2.48%. And the median was 16.38%.
NAI:WTK's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 94.47% of 1899
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.36
vs NAI:WTK: 4.25
Williamson Tea Kenya had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Williamson Tea Kenya was -8.00% per year.
Williamson Tea Kenya (NAI:WTK) 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
Williamson Tea Kenya had a gross margin of N/A% 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.
Williamson Tea Kenya Gross Margin % Related Terms
Williamson Tea Kenya Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Williamson Tea Kenya'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.
NAI:WTK vs ADM, BG, TSN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Williamson Tea Kenya'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.
Williamson Tea Kenya Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Williamson Tea Kenya's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Williamson Tea Kenya'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.
Williamson Tea Kenya (NAI:WTK) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Williamson Tea Kenya and its competitors. Over the past decade, Williamson Tea Kenya's Gross Margin % has ranged from 2.48 to 33.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Williamson Tea Kenya ranks #1794 out of 1899 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 94.5%.
Is Williamson Tea Kenya's Gross Margin % too high?
Williamson Tea Kenya's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.48 to a high of 33.79. Based on the distribution chart, Williamson Tea Kenya ranks #1794 out of 1899 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Williamson Tea Kenya has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Williamson Tea Kenya's Gross Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Williamson Tea Kenya ranks #1794 out of 1899 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Williamson Tea Kenya in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.36. Historically, Williamson Tea Kenya's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 2.48 to 33.79 over the past decade. 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 26.36, based on 1,899 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 Williamson Tea Kenya and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Williamson Tea Kenya'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 Williamson Tea Kenya stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Williamson Tea Kenya (NAI:WTK) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES106.06, compared to a current price of KES156.75 — trading 47.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Williamson Tea Kenya's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 5 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 Williamson Tea Kenya (NAI:WTK), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% 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 Williamson Tea Kenya (NAI:WTK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Williamson Tea Kenya stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of KES156.75 is trading 47.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES106.06.
GuruFocus considers Williamson Tea Kenya to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NAI:WTK:
Gross Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: KES106.06 vs. price of KES156.75 (47.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NAI:WTK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Williamson Tea Kenya PLC is engaged in the farm products business sector. The business of the company operates in segments that include Cultivation, Manufacturing, and Sale of Tea, Investment in Property, and Sale and Servicing of Generators. Its Tea segment generates maximum revenue for the company. The product line consists of matcha tea, mini tea candles, elephant tea candles, loose tea, and tea bags. Its products are also exported and these exports generate maximum revenue for the company.
82GF Score
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