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The historical rank and industry rank for Corporacion Favorita CA's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
QUI:SLU's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Retail - Cyclical industry.
Industry Median: 36.27 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
Corporacion Favorita CA had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in . 20 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Corporacion Favorita CA was 0.00% per year.
Corporacion Favorita CA (QUI:SLU) 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
Corporacion Favorita CA had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in . 20 => 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.
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Corporacion Favorita CA 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.
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For the Department Stores subindustry, Corporacion Favorita CA'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.
Corporacion Favorita CA Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Corporacion Favorita CA's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Corporacion Favorita CA'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.
Corporacion Favorita CA (QUI:SLU) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of . 20. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Corporacion Favorita CA and its competitors.
Is Corporacion Favorita CA's Gross Margin % too high?
Corporacion Favorita CA's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Overall, Corporacion Favorita CA has a GF Score™ of 26/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Corporacion Favorita CA's Gross Margin % compare to ?
Corporacion Favorita CA's Gross Margin % of 0.00% can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.27. 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Gross Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 36.27, based on 1,119 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 Corporacion Favorita CA and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Corporacion Favorita CA'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 Corporacion Favorita CA stock overvalued right now?
Corporacion Favorita CA (QUI:SLU) has a current Gross Margin % of 0.00%. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Corporacion Favorita CA's overall GF Score™ is 26/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Corporacion Favorita CA (QUI:SLU), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of . 20. 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.
Corporacion Favorita CA is an Ecuador based company engaged in the organization, installation and administration of stores, markets and supermarkets. The company has a business presence in many international countries also. Its brands include SUPERAKi, GRANAKi, Megamaxi, Supermaxi and others. The business areas in which the organization is involved are Commercial area, Real estate area and Industrial area.
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