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Modern Mills CoSAU:2284 -0.56%20 Gross Margin % is 38.64% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 37.40. GuruFocus rates SAU:2284 with a GF Score™ of 20/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,909 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Modern Mills Co ranks better than 72.45% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Modern Mills Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:2284'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 36.84 Med: 37.4 Max: 38.23
Current: 37.72
During the past 4 years, the highestGross Margin % of Modern Mills Co was 38.23%. The lowest was 36.84%. And the median was 37.40%.
SAU:2284's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 72.45% of 1909
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.35
vs SAU:2284: 37.72
Modern Mills Co had a gross margin of 38.64% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Modern Mills Co was 0.00% per year.
Modern Mills Co (SAU:2284) 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
Modern Mills Co had a gross margin of 38.64% 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.
Modern Mills Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Modern Mills Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Modern Mills 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 Packaged Foods subindustry, Modern Mills 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.
Modern Mills Co Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Modern Mills Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Modern Mills 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.
Modern Mills Co (SAU:2284) has a Gross Margin % of 38.64% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Modern Mills Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 37.40. Over the past decade, Modern Mills Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 36.84 to 38.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Modern Mills Co ranks #526 out of 1909 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 27.6%.
Is Modern Mills Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Modern Mills Co's current Gross Margin % of 38.64% is near median its 10-year median of 37.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 36.84 to a high of 38.23. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.35. Modern Mills Co's value of 38.64% is 46.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Modern Mills Co ranks #526 out of 1909 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Modern Mills Co has a GF Score™ of 20/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Modern Mills Co's Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Modern Mills Co ranks #526 out of 1909 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Modern Mills Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.35. Modern Mills Co's value of 38.64% is 46.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Modern Mills Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 36.84 to 38.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 37.40 vs. the industry median of 26.35, Modern Mills 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 26.35, based on 1,909 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. Modern Mills Co's current Gross Margin % of 38.64% is 46.6% 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 Modern Mills Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Modern Mills Co's current Gross Margin % is 38.64%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 37.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Modern Mills Co stock overvalued right now?
Modern Mills Co (SAU:2284) has a current Gross Margin % of 38.64%. The current Gross Margin % is 38.64%, which is near median its 10-year median of 37.40 and 46.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.35. Modern Mills Co's overall GF Score™ is 20/100 with 3 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 Modern Mills Co (SAU:2284), the current Gross Margin % is 38.64% 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.
Modern Mills Co is a company whose licensed activities include flour production in Saudi Arabia and all activities related to the provision of wheat products, animal feed, and related products, including making any contracts or any related arrangements. The company operates in three regions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia which are also their reportable segments that include Khamis Mushait, Al Jumum, and Al Jowf. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Khamis Mushait, involves Production of flour and feed. Al Jumum, and Al Jowf involves Production of flour and bran.
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