WasteCo GroupNZSE:WCO -12.50% Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of Mar. 2026. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 234 Waste Management companies, WasteCo Group ranks worse than 427350% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for WasteCo Group's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of WasteCo Group was 62.83%. The lowest was 58.31%. And the median was 59.74%.
NZSE:WCO's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Waste Management industry.
Industry Median: 27.07 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
WasteCo Group 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 WasteCo Group was 0.00% per year.
WasteCo Group (NZSE:WCO) 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
WasteCo Group 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.
WasteCo Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
WasteCo Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for WasteCo Group'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.
NZSE:WCO vs WM, RSG, WCN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Waste Management subindustry, WasteCo Group'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.
WasteCo Group Gross Margin % vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, WasteCo Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where WasteCo Group'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.
WasteCo Group (NZSE:WCO) 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 WasteCo Group and its competitors. Over the past decade, WasteCo Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 58.31 to 62.83. According to the industry distribution chart, WasteCo Group ranks #999999 out of 234 companies in the Waste Management industry.
Is WasteCo Group's Gross Margin % too high?
WasteCo Group's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 58.31 to a high of 62.83. Based on the distribution chart, WasteCo Group ranks #999999 out of 234 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does WasteCo Group's Gross Margin % compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, WasteCo Group ranks #999999 out of 234 companies for Gross Margin %. This places WasteCo Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 27.07. Historically, WasteCo Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 58.31 to 62.83 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 Waste Management company?
The median Gross Margin % among Waste Management companies is 27.07, based on 234 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 WasteCo Group and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median Gross Margin % is 27.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. WasteCo Group'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 WasteCo Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WasteCo Group (NZSE:WCO) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NZ$0.03, compared to a current price of NZ$0.01 — trading 76.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. 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 WasteCo Group (NZSE:WCO), 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.
WasteCo Group Ltd provides solutions in the collection of waste and recycling, sweeping services, and industrial cleaning services, with waste and recycling generating maximum revenue. The Group is a waste management provider committed to smarter, safer and more sustainable waste solutions. Its services are provided across the residential, commercial and council sectors and include wheelie bins, skip hire, water delivery, septic tank cleaning and hydrovac services.
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