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Al Hassan Ghazi Ibrahim Shaker (SAU:1214) 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
Al Hassan Ghazi Ibrahim Shaker had a gross margin of 23.71% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Al Hassan Ghazi Ibrahim Shaker Gross Margin % Related Terms
Al Hassan Ghazi Ibrahim Shaker 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.
Al Hassan Ghazi Ibrahim Shaker Gross Margin % Chart
SAU:1214 vs SNX, ARW, AVT: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Al Hassan Ghazi Ibrahim Shaker'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.
Al Hassan Ghazi Ibrahim Shaker Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Al Hassan Ghazi Ibrahim Shaker's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Al Hassan Ghazi Ibrahim Shaker'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.
Al Hassan Ghazi Ibrahim Shaker (SAU:1214) has a Gross Margin % of 23.71% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Al Hassan Ghazi Ibrahim Shaker and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 22.21. Over the past decade, Al Hassan Ghazi Ibrahim Shaker's Gross Margin % has ranged from 12.91 to 25.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Al Hassan Ghazi Ibrahim Shaker ranks #1231 out of 2454 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 50.2%.
Is Al Hassan Ghazi Ibrahim Shaker's Gross Margin % too high?
Al Hassan Ghazi Ibrahim Shaker's current Gross Margin % of 23.71% is near median its 10-year median of 22.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.91 to a high of 25.70. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.50. Al Hassan Ghazi Ibrahim Shaker's value of 23.71% is 3.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Al Hassan Ghazi Ibrahim Shaker ranks #1231 out of 2454 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Al Hassan Ghazi Ibrahim Shaker has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Al Hassan Ghazi Ibrahim Shaker's Gross Margin % compare to SNX and ARW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Al Hassan Ghazi Ibrahim Shaker ranks #1231 out of 2454 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Al Hassan Ghazi Ibrahim Shaker in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.50. Al Hassan Ghazi Ibrahim Shaker's value of 23.71% is 3.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Al Hassan Ghazi Ibrahim Shaker's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 12.91 to 25.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.21 vs. the industry median of 24.50, Al Hassan Ghazi Ibrahim Shaker has consistently been below the industry average. 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 Hardware company?
The median Gross Margin % among Hardware companies is 24.50, based on 2,454 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. Al Hassan Ghazi Ibrahim Shaker's current Gross Margin % of 23.71% is 3.2% 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 Al Hassan Ghazi Ibrahim Shaker and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Al Hassan Ghazi Ibrahim Shaker's current Gross Margin % is 23.71%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 22.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Al Hassan Ghazi Ibrahim Shaker stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Al Hassan Ghazi Ibrahim Shaker (SAU:1214) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼23.00, compared to a current price of ﷼13.10 — trading 43% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 23.71%, which is near median its 10-year median of 22.21 and 3.2% below the Hardware industry median of 24.50. Al Hassan Ghazi Ibrahim Shaker's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 4 warning signs 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 Al Hassan Ghazi Ibrahim Shaker (SAU:1214), the current Gross Margin % is 23.71% 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.
Is Al Hassan Ghazi Ibrahim Shaker (SAU:1214) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Al Hassan Ghazi Ibrahim Shaker stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼13.10 is trading 43% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼23.00.
GuruFocus considers Al Hassan Ghazi Ibrahim Shaker to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SAU:1214:
Gross Margin %: 23.71% (near median its 10-year median of 22.21)
GF Value™: ﷼23.00 vs. price of ﷼13.10 (43% below fair value)
Industry Position: 3.2% below the Hardware median (#1231 of 2454)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:1214 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Al Hassan Ghazi Ibrahim Shaker Business Description
Al Hassan Ghazi Ibrahim Shaker is engaged in trading and wholesale parts, electronic equipment, household equipment and air-conditioners, and maintenance. It also provides agency services for companies in the same business. The group's reportable business segments are HVAC Solutions, Home Appliances, and Others. The majority of revenue is generated from the HVAC Solutions segment, which represents revenue generated from residential and commercial conditioners, including chillers and related services. The Home Appliances segment represents televisions, washing machines, dryers, refrigerators, irons, gas cookers, and floor care, and the Others segment represents consultancy services for energy solutions and the sale of mobile phones.
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