The historical rank and industry rank for Libas Consumer Products's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:LIBAS's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry.
Industry Median: 28.34 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
Libas Consumer Products had a gross margin of 24.83% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2024 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Libas Consumer Products was 0.00% 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
Libas Consumer Products had a gross margin of 24.83% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2024 => 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.
Libas Consumer Products Gross Margin % Related Terms
Libas Consumer Products Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
NSE:LIBAS vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Libas Consumer Products'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.
Libas Consumer Products Gross Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Libas Consumer Products's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Libas Consumer Products'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.
Libas Consumer Products (NSE:LIBAS) has a Gross Margin % of 24.83% as of Sep. 2024. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Libas Consumer Products and its competitors.
Is Libas Consumer Products' Gross Margin % too high?
Libas Consumer Products' current Gross Margin % is 24.83%. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Gross Margin % is 28.34. Libas Consumer Products' value of 24.83% is 12.4% below this industry median. Overall, Libas Consumer Products has a GF Score™ of 4/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Libas Consumer Products' Gross Margin % compare to RL and LEVI?
Libas Consumer Products' Gross Margin % of 24.83% can be compared against companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 28.34. Libas Consumer Products' value of 24.83% is 12.4% below 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Gross Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 28.34, based on 1,027 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. Libas Consumer Products's current Gross Margin % of 24.83% is 12.4% 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 Libas Consumer Products and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Gross Margin % is 28.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Libas Consumer Products's current Gross Margin % is 24.83%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Libas Consumer Products stock overvalued right now?
Libas Consumer Products (NSE:LIBAS) has a current Gross Margin % of 24.83%. The current Gross Margin % is 24.83% and 12.4% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 28.34. Libas Consumer Products' 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 Libas Consumer Products (NSE:LIBAS), the current Gross Margin % is 24.83% as of Sep. 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.
Libas Consumer Products Ltd is an Indian firm engaged in the business of manufacturing apparel. The company offers clothing for men and women which includes shirts, trousers, blazers, jackets, suits, sarees, among others. The business operates in a single segment being manufacturing and dealing in textiles. It derives revenue from the domestic sale of goods.
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