Guinness NigeriaNSA:GUIN 63 Gross Margin % is 35.41% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 34.03. GuruFocus rates NSA:GUIN with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of ₦168.99 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 205 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Guinness Nigeria ranks worse than 62.93% 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
Guinness Nigeria had a gross margin of 35.41% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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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Guinness Nigeria Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Guinness Nigeria'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.
For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, Guinness Nigeria'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.
Guinness Nigeria Gross Margin % vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Guinness Nigeria's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Guinness Nigeria'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.
Guinness Nigeria (NSA:GUIN) has a Gross Margin % of 35.41% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Guinness Nigeria and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 34.03. Over the past decade, Guinness Nigeria's Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.49 to 46.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Guinness Nigeria ranks #129 out of 205 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 62.9%.
Is Guinness Nigeria's Gross Margin % too high?
Guinness Nigeria's current Gross Margin % of 35.41% is near median its 10-year median of 34.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 28.49 to a high of 46.37. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Gross Margin % is 42.29. Guinness Nigeria's value of 35.41% is 16.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Guinness Nigeria ranks #129 out of 205 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Guinness Nigeria has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Guinness Nigeria's Gross Margin % compare to STZ and TAP?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Guinness Nigeria ranks #129 out of 205 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Guinness Nigeria in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 42.29. Guinness Nigeria's value of 35.41% is 16.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Guinness Nigeria's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.49 to 46.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 34.03 vs. the industry median of 42.29, Guinness Nigeria 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Gross Margin % among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 42.29, based on 205 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. Guinness Nigeria's current Gross Margin % of 35.41% is 16.3% 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 Guinness Nigeria and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Gross Margin % is 42.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Guinness Nigeria's current Gross Margin % is 35.41%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 34.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Guinness Nigeria stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guinness Nigeria (NSA:GUIN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₦168.99, compared to a current price of ₦365.50 — trading 116.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 35.41%, which is near median its 10-year median of 34.03 and 16.3% below the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 42.29. Guinness Nigeria's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 2 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 Guinness Nigeria (NSA:GUIN), the current Gross Margin % is 35.41% 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 Guinness Nigeria (NSA:GUIN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guinness Nigeria stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₦365.50 is trading 116.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₦168.99.
GuruFocus considers Guinness Nigeria to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSA:GUIN:
Gross Margin %: 35.41% (near median its 10-year median of 34.03)
GF Value™: ₦168.99 vs. price of ₦365.50 (116.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 16.3% below the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#129 of 205)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSA:GUIN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Guinness Nigeria PLC is a beverage manufacturing company. The company is engaged in brewing, packaging, marketing and selling of various beverage brand including Guinness Foreign Extra Stout, Guinness Smooth, Malta Guinness, Smirnoff Ice, Dubic Malt, Orijin Spirit Mixed Drink, Orijin Bitters, Baileys Delight, Gordons Moringa, Captain Morgan Gold and Don Royale among others. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from Nigeria.
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