The historical rank and industry rank for RiceBran Technologies's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
RIBT's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Industry Median: 26.37 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
RiceBran Technologies had a gross margin of 21.88% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for RiceBran Technologies 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
RiceBran Technologies had a gross margin of 21.88% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.
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RiceBran Technologies Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for RiceBran Technologies'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 Packaged Foods subindustry, RiceBran Technologies'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.
RiceBran Technologies Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, RiceBran Technologies's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where RiceBran Technologies'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.
RiceBran Technologies (RIBT) has a Gross Margin % of 21.88% as of Mar. 2024. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on RiceBran Technologies and its competitors.
Is RiceBran Technologies' Gross Margin % too high?
RiceBran Technologies' current Gross Margin % is 21.88%. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. RiceBran Technologies' value of 21.88% is 17% below this industry median. Overall, RiceBran Technologies has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RiceBran Technologies' Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
RiceBran Technologies' Gross Margin % of 21.88% can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. RiceBran Technologies' value of 21.88% is 17% 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Gross Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 26.37, based on 1,902 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. RiceBran Technologies's current Gross Margin % of 21.88% is 17% 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 RiceBran Technologies and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. RiceBran Technologies's current Gross Margin % is 21.88%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is RiceBran Technologies stock overvalued right now?
RiceBran Technologies (RIBT) has a current Gross Margin % of 21.88%. The current Gross Margin % is 21.88% and 17% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. RiceBran Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 12/100. 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 RiceBran Technologies (RIBT), the current Gross Margin % is 21.88% 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.
RiceBran Technologies is a specialty ingredient company focused on developing, producing, and marketing products derived from traditional and ancient small grains. It creates and produces products utilizing proprietary processes to deliver improved nutrition, ease of use, and extended shelf-life, while addressing consumer demand for all-natural, non-GMO, and organic products. Its existing and target customers are food and animal nutrition manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers domestically and internationally. Its products includes Rice Bran and Grain Products.
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