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BUA FoodsNSA:BUAFOODS 91 Gross Margin % is 50.63% as of Jun. 2026, which is 48% above its 10-year median of 34.18. GuruFocus rates NSA:BUAFOODS with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of ₦584.56 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,912 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, BUA Foods ranks better than 81.85% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. BUA Foods's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₦187,584 Mil. BUA Foods's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₦370,499 Mil. Therefore, BUA Foods's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 50.63%.
The historical rank and industry rank for BUA Foods's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSA:BUAFOODS'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 30.89 Med: 34.18 Max: 46.78
Current: 46.78
During the past 6 years, the highestGross Margin % of BUA Foods was 46.78%. The lowest was 30.89%. And the median was 34.18%.
NSA:BUAFOODS's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 81.85% of 1912
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.345
vs NSA:BUAFOODS: 46.78
BUA Foods had a gross margin of 50.63% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for BUA Foods was 4.90% 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
BUA Foods had a gross margin of 50.63% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Durable 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.
BUA Foods Gross Margin % Related Terms
BUA Foods Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for BUA Foods'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.
NSA:BUAFOODS vs KHC, GIS, HRL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, BUA Foods'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.
BUA Foods Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, BUA Foods's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BUA Foods'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.
BUA Foods (NSA:BUAFOODS) has a Gross Margin % of 50.63% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on BUA Foods and its competitors. This is 48% above median its historical median of 34.18. Over the past decade, BUA Foods' Gross Margin % has ranged from 30.89 to 46.78. According to the industry distribution chart, BUA Foods ranks #347 out of 1912 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 18.1%.
Is BUA Foods' Gross Margin % too high?
BUA Foods' current Gross Margin % of 50.63% is 48% above median its 10-year median of 34.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 30.89 to a high of 46.78. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.35. BUA Foods' value of 50.63% is 92.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BUA Foods ranks #347 out of 1912 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, BUA Foods has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BUA Foods' Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, BUA Foods ranks #347 out of 1912 companies for Gross Margin %. This places BUA Foods in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.35. BUA Foods' value of 50.63% is 92.2% above this benchmark. Historically, BUA Foods' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 30.89 to 46.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 34.18 vs. the industry median of 26.35, BUA Foods 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 26.35, based on 1,912 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. BUA Foods's current Gross Margin % of 50.63% is 92.2% 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 BUA Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BUA Foods's current Gross Margin % is 50.63%, which is 48% above median its own 10-year median of 34.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BUA Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BUA Foods (NSA:BUAFOODS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₦584.56, compared to a current price of ₦760.60 — trading 30.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 50.63%, which is 48% above median its 10-year median of 34.18 and 92.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.35. BUA Foods' overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 3 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 BUA Foods (NSA:BUAFOODS), the current Gross Margin % is 50.63% as of Jun. 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 BUA Foods (NSA:BUAFOODS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BUA Foods stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₦760.60 is trading 30.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₦584.56.
GuruFocus considers BUA Foods to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSA:BUAFOODS:
Gross Margin %: 50.63% (48% above median its 10-year median of 34.18)
GF Value™: ₦584.56 vs. price of ₦760.60 (30.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 92.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#347 of 1912)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSA:BUAFOODS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BUA Foods PLC is involved in the food and fast-moving consumer goods business which processes, manufactures, and distributes food as well as packaged food. The company's business operations comprise five divisions, including Sugar, Flour, Pasta, Rice, and Edible Oils. It has four segments Flour segment, Sugar segment, Pasta segment, and Others. Maximum revenue is from sales of Flour.
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