AYYAN Investment Co (SAU:2140) Gross Margin %: 95.28% (As of Mar. 2026) — 296% Above Median

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SAU:2140 AYYAN Investment Co SAU:2140
53 GF Score
Price ﷼10.76
GF Value ﷼11.22
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is AYYAN Investment Co Gross Margin %?

AYYAN Investment Co SAU:2140 +0.75% 53 Gross Margin % is 95.28% as of Mar. 2026, which is 296% above its 10-year median of 24.05. GuruFocus rates SAU:2140 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼11.22 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,907 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, AYYAN Investment Co ranks better than 87% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. AYYAN Investment Co's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼43.44 Mil. AYYAN Investment Co's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼45.59 Mil. Therefore, AYYAN Investment Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 95.28%.


The historical rank and industry rank for AYYAN Investment Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

SAU:2140' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -14.39   Med: 24.05   Max: 53.56
Current: 53.56


During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of AYYAN Investment Co was 53.56%. The lowest was -14.39%. And the median was 24.05%.

SAU:2140's Gross Margin % is ranked better than
87% of 1907 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.36 vs SAU:2140: 53.56

AYYAN Investment Co had a gross margin of 95.28% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for AYYAN Investment Co was 0.00% per year.


AYYAN Investment Co  (SAU:2140) 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

AYYAN Investment Co had a gross margin of 95.28% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable 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.


AYYAN Investment Co Gross Margin % Related Terms


AYYAN Investment Co Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for AYYAN Investment 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.

AYYAN Investment Co Gross Margin % Chart

AYYAN Investment Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Gross Margin %
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AYYAN Investment Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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SAU:2140 vs KHC, GIS: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, AYYAN Investment 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.


AYYAN Investment Co Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, AYYAN Investment Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where AYYAN Investment Co's Gross Margin % falls into.


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AYYAN Investment Co Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

AYYAN Investment Co's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Dec. 2025 )=Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1.3 / 8.686
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(8.686 - 9.936) / 8.686
=-14.39 %

AYYAN Investment Co's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Gross Profit (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=43.4 / 45.592
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(45.592 - 2.154) / 45.592
=95.28 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Margin % →
What does a Gross Margin % of 95.28% mean?
AYYAN Investment Co (SAU:2140) has a Gross Margin % of 95.28% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on AYYAN Investment Co and its competitors. This is 296% above median its historical median of 24.05. According to the industry distribution chart, AYYAN Investment Co ranks #248 out of 1907 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 13%.
Is AYYAN Investment Co's Gross Margin % too high?
AYYAN Investment Co's current Gross Margin % of 95.28% is 296% above median its 10-year median of 24.05. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.36. AYYAN Investment Co's value of 95.28% is 261.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AYYAN Investment Co ranks #248 out of 1907 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, AYYAN Investment Co has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AYYAN Investment Co's Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, AYYAN Investment Co ranks #248 out of 1907 companies for Gross Margin %. This places AYYAN Investment Co in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.36. AYYAN Investment Co's value of 95.28% is 261.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 24.05 vs. the industry median of 26.36, AYYAN Investment Co has consistently been above 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Gross Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 26.36, based on 1,907 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. AYYAN Investment Co's current Gross Margin % of 95.28% is 261.5% 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 AYYAN Investment Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AYYAN Investment Co's current Gross Margin % is 95.28%, which is 296% above median its own 10-year median of 24.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AYYAN Investment Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AYYAN Investment Co (SAU:2140) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼11.22, compared to a current price of ﷼10.76 — trading 4.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 95.28%, which is 296% above median its 10-year median of 24.05 and 261.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.36. AYYAN Investment Co's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 6 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 AYYAN Investment Co (SAU:2140), the current Gross Margin % is 95.28% 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 AYYAN Investment Co (SAU:2140) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AYYAN Investment Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼10.76 is trading 4.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼11.22. GuruFocus considers AYYAN Investment Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SAU:2140:

  • Gross Margin %: 95.28% (296% above median its 10-year median of 24.05)
  • GF Value™: ﷼11.22 vs. price of ﷼10.76 (4.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 261.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#248 of 1907)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:2140 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


AYYAN Investment Co Business Description

Address Prince Sultan Road, Building Number 2529 - Branch Number 9452, District Al-Jawhara, Al Khobar, SAU, 34434
AYYAN Investment Co is engaged the activities of general construction of non-residential buildings including schools, hospitals, hotels, to develop industrial and service projects, and to own and invest in land and real estate. The main activities of the Group are categorized into following main business sectors, the manufacturing sector, and Investment sector. The company generates majority of its revenue from the manufacturing sector which is specialized in the production and packaging of dates.
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