Bin Dawood HoldingSAU:4161 +1.62%79 Gross Margin % is 32.02% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 32.84. GuruFocus rates SAU:4161 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼7.57 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 303 Retail - Defensive companies, Bin Dawood Holding ranks better than 76.9% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bin Dawood Holding's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:4161'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 29.35 Med: 32.84 Max: 34.19
Current: 34.19
During the past 7 years, the highestGross Margin % of Bin Dawood Holding was 34.19%. The lowest was 29.35%. And the median was 32.84%.
SAU:4161's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 76.9% of 303
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 24.08
vs SAU:4161: 34.19
Bin Dawood Holding had a gross margin of 32.02% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Bin Dawood Holding was 1.10% per year.
Bin Dawood Holding (SAU:4161) 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
Bin Dawood Holding had a gross margin of 32.02% 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.
Bin Dawood Holding Gross Margin % Related Terms
Bin Dawood Holding Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bin Dawood Holding'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 Grocery Stores subindustry, Bin Dawood Holding'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.
Bin Dawood Holding Gross Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Bin Dawood Holding's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bin Dawood Holding'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.
Bin Dawood Holding (SAU:4161) has a Gross Margin % of 32.02% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Bin Dawood Holding and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 32.84. Over the past decade, Bin Dawood Holding's Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.35 to 34.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Bin Dawood Holding ranks #70 out of 303 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 23.1%.
Is Bin Dawood Holding's Gross Margin % too high?
Bin Dawood Holding's current Gross Margin % of 32.02% is near median its 10-year median of 32.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 29.35 to a high of 34.19. The Retail - Defensive industry median Gross Margin % is 24.08. Bin Dawood Holding's value of 32.02% is 33% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bin Dawood Holding ranks #70 out of 303 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Bin Dawood Holding has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bin Dawood Holding's Gross Margin % compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Bin Dawood Holding ranks #70 out of 303 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Bin Dawood Holding in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.08. Bin Dawood Holding's value of 32.02% is 33% above this benchmark. Historically, Bin Dawood Holding's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.35 to 34.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 32.84 vs. the industry median of 24.08, Bin Dawood Holding 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Gross Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 24.08, based on 303 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. Bin Dawood Holding's current Gross Margin % of 32.02% is 33% 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 Bin Dawood Holding and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bin Dawood Holding's current Gross Margin % is 32.02%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 32.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bin Dawood Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bin Dawood Holding (SAU:4161) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼7.57, compared to a current price of ﷼5.01 — trading 33.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 32.02%, which is near median its 10-year median of 32.84 and 33% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 24.08. Bin Dawood Holding's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 5 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 Bin Dawood Holding (SAU:4161), the current Gross Margin % is 32.02% 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 Bin Dawood Holding (SAU:4161) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bin Dawood Holding stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼5.01 is trading 33.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼7.57.
GuruFocus considers Bin Dawood Holding to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:4161:
Gross Margin %: 32.02% (near median its 10-year median of 32.84)
GF Value™: ﷼7.57 vs. price of ﷼5.01 (33.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 33% above the Retail - Defensive median (#70 of 303)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:4161 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bin Dawood Holding is the grocery retail operator of hypermarkets and supermarkets in Saudi Arabia. The company's Stores comprise trading of FMCG, fresh Food Products, and Non-Food Products, including household consumable items, as well as the ownership and management of in-store bakeries. The company also engaged in the retail trading of foodstuff and household items, operating bakeries and restaurants, pharmacies, providing information technology and communication services, providing delivery, storage, and transportation services, acquiring and managing investments, and providing market influencing and digital marketing services. The company operates its business under the brands of BinDawood, Danube, BinDawood Dash, Danube Dash, IACo, and Ykone.
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