Antarctica (NSE:ANTGRAPHIC) Gross Margin %: 50.57% (As of Mar. 2024)

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What is Antarctica Gross Margin %?

Antarctica NSE:ANTGRAPHIC -1.30% 4 Gross Margin % is 50.57% as of Mar. 2024. GuruFocus rates NSE:ANTGRAPHIC with a GF Score™ of 4/100.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Antarctica's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Mar. 2024 was ₹1.07 Mil. Antarctica's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2024 was ₹2.11 Mil. Therefore, Antarctica's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 was 50.57%.


The historical rank and industry rank for Antarctica's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:


NSE:ANTGRAPHIC's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Packaging & Containers industry.
Industry Median: 21.48
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.

Antarctica had a gross margin of 50.57% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 => Durable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Antarctica was 0.00% per year.


Antarctica  (NSE:ANTGRAPHIC) 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

Antarctica had a gross margin of 50.57% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 => 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.


Antarctica Gross Margin % Related Terms


Antarctica Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Antarctica'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.

Antarctica Gross Margin % Chart

Antarctica Annual Data
Trend Mar15 Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24
Gross Margin %
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Antarctica Quarterly Data
Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24
Gross Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 56.16 58.79 55.46 59.69 50.57

NSE:ANTGRAPHIC vs IP, SW, PKG: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Antarctica'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.


Antarctica Gross Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Antarctica's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Antarctica's Gross Margin % falls into.


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Antarctica Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

Antarctica's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2024 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Mar. 2024 )=Gross Profit (A: Mar. 2024 ) / Revenue (A: Mar. 2024 )
=4.7 / 8.393
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(8.393 - 3.684) / 8.393
=56.11 %

Antarctica's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Mar. 2024 )=Gross Profit (Q: Mar. 2024 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2024 )
=1.1 / 2.108
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(2.108 - 1.042) / 2.108
=50.57 %

* 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 50.57% mean?
Antarctica (NSE:ANTGRAPHIC) has a Gross Margin % of 50.57% as of Mar. 2024. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Antarctica and its competitors.
Is Antarctica's Gross Margin % too high?
Antarctica's current Gross Margin % is 50.57%. The Packaging & Containers industry median Gross Margin % is 21.48. Antarctica's value of 50.57% is 135.4% above this industry median. Overall, Antarctica has a GF Score™ of 4/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Antarctica's Gross Margin % compare to IP and SW?
Antarctica's Gross Margin % of 50.57% can be compared against companies in the Packaging & Containers industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 21.48. Antarctica's value of 50.57% is 135.4% above this benchmark. 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Gross Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 21.48, based on 383 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. Antarctica's current Gross Margin % of 50.57% is 135.4% 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 Antarctica and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Gross Margin % is 21.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Antarctica's current Gross Margin % is 50.57%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Antarctica stock overvalued right now?
Antarctica (NSE:ANTGRAPHIC) has a current Gross Margin % of 50.57%. The current Gross Margin % is 50.57% and 135.4% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 21.48. Antarctica's overall GF Score™ is 4/100. 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 Antarctica (NSE:ANTGRAPHIC), the current Gross Margin % is 50.57% as of Mar. 2024. 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.

Antarctica Business Description

Address 41/A, Tara Chand Dutta Street, Chittaranjan Avenue (Kolkata), Kolkata, WB, IND, 700073
Antarctica Ltd is engaged in the packing and printing business. The company is mainly engaged in carton box manufacturing, labels printing, tea bags and other packaging items. The company manufactures printed packaging cartons/boxes of international standards and specifications. The revenue is generated from the sale of products.
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