The historical rank and industry rank for S&W Seed Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SANW's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Agriculture industry.
Industry Median: 24.775 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
S&W Seed Co had a gross margin of 37.74% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for S&W Seed Co was 0.00% per year.
S&W Seed Co (OTCPK:SANW) 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
S&W Seed Co had a gross margin of 37.74% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2025 => 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.
S&W Seed Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
S&W Seed Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for S&W Seed Co'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 Agricultural Inputs subindustry, S&W Seed Co'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.
S&W Seed Co Gross Margin % vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, S&W Seed Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where S&W Seed Co'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.
S&W Seed Co (SANW) has a Gross Margin % of 37.74% as of Mar. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on S&W Seed Co and its competitors.
Is S&W Seed Co's Gross Margin % too high?
S&W Seed Co's current Gross Margin % is 37.74%. The Agriculture industry median Gross Margin % is 24.78. S&W Seed Co's value of 37.74% is 52.3% above this industry median. Overall, S&W Seed Co has a GF Score™ of 48/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does S&W Seed Co's Gross Margin % compare to CTVA and CF?
S&W Seed Co's Gross Margin % of 37.74% can be compared against companies in the Agriculture industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.78. S&W Seed Co's value of 37.74% is 52.3% 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 an Agriculture company?
The median Gross Margin % among Agriculture companies is 24.78, based on 248 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. S&W Seed Co's current Gross Margin % of 37.74% is 52.3% 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 S&W Seed Co and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. S&W Seed Co's current Gross Margin % is 37.74%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is S&W Seed Co stock overvalued right now?
S&W Seed Co (SANW) has a current Gross Margin % of 37.74%. The current Gross Margin % is 37.74% and 52.3% above the Agriculture industry median of 24.78. S&W Seed Co's overall GF Score™ is 48/100. 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 S&W Seed Co (SANW), the current Gross Margin % is 37.74% as of Mar. 2025. 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.
S&W Seed Co is a multi-crop, middle-market agricultural company. It is engaged in the breeding, production, and sale of alfalfa seed and sorghum seed. It also has a growing commercial market presence in sunflower and maintains an active stevia development program. The company's seed platform develops and supplies germplasm designed to produce higher yields for farmers globally. Its geographical segments include the United States, Australia, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, South Africa, and other countries. Maximum of revenue is earned from USA following Australia second and Mexico third.
48GF Score
Get the complete analysis for SANW
Gross Margin % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
SANW has been successfully added to your 
