Catrion Catering Holding Co (SAU:6004) Gross Margin %: 28.06% (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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SAU:6004 Catrion Catering Holding Co SAU:6004
91 GF Score
Price ﷼74.15
GF Value ﷼136.29
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Catrion Catering Holding Co Gross Margin %?

Catrion Catering Holding Co SAU:6004 -1.79% 91 Gross Margin % is 28.06% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 28.37. GuruFocus rates SAU:6004 with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼136.29 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 981 Transportation companies, Catrion Catering Holding Co ranks better than 65.34% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Catrion Catering Holding Co's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼186 Mil. Catrion Catering Holding Co's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼664 Mil. Therefore, Catrion Catering Holding Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 28.06%.


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

SAU:6004' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.56   Med: 28.37   Max: 37.02
Current: 28.15


During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Catrion Catering Holding Co was 37.02%. The lowest was 4.56%. And the median was 28.37%.

SAU:6004's Gross Margin % is ranked better than
65.34% of 981 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 20.42 vs SAU:6004: 28.15

Catrion Catering Holding Co had a gross margin of 28.06% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Catrion Catering Holding Co was 29.80% per year.


Catrion Catering Holding Co  (SAU:6004) 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

Catrion Catering Holding Co had a gross margin of 28.06% 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.


Catrion Catering Holding Co Gross Margin % Related Terms


Catrion Catering Holding Co Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Catrion Catering Holding 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.

Catrion Catering Holding Co Gross Margin % Chart

Catrion Catering Holding Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Gross Margin %
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Catrion Catering Holding 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:6004 vs JOBY, CAAP: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Airports & Air Services subindustry, Catrion Catering Holding 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.


Catrion Catering Holding Co Gross Margin % vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Catrion Catering Holding Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Catrion Catering Holding Co's Gross Margin % falls into.


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Catrion Catering Holding Co Gross Margin % Calculation

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

Catrion Catering Holding 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 )
=691.8 / 2441.045
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(2441.045 - 1749.239) / 2441.045
=28.34 %

Catrion Catering Holding 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 )
=186.3 / 664.072
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(664.072 - 477.732) / 664.072
=28.06 %

* 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.

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What does a Gross Margin % of 28.06% mean?
Catrion Catering Holding Co (SAU:6004) has a Gross Margin % of 28.06% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Catrion Catering Holding Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 28.37. Over the past decade, Catrion Catering Holding Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 4.56 to 37.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Catrion Catering Holding Co ranks #340 out of 981 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 34.7%.
Is Catrion Catering Holding Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Catrion Catering Holding Co's current Gross Margin % of 28.06% is near median its 10-year median of 28.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.56 to a high of 37.02. The Transportation industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. Catrion Catering Holding Co's value of 28.06% is 37.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Catrion Catering Holding Co ranks #340 out of 981 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Catrion Catering Holding Co has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Catrion Catering Holding Co's Gross Margin % compare to JOBY and CAAP?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Catrion Catering Holding Co ranks #340 out of 981 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Catrion Catering Holding Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. Catrion Catering Holding Co's value of 28.06% is 37.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Catrion Catering Holding Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 4.56 to 37.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.37 vs. the industry median of 20.42, Catrion Catering Holding 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 Transportation company?
The median Gross Margin % among Transportation companies is 20.42, based on 981 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. Catrion Catering Holding Co's current Gross Margin % of 28.06% is 37.4% 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 Catrion Catering Holding Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Catrion Catering Holding Co's current Gross Margin % is 28.06%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 28.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Catrion Catering Holding Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Catrion Catering Holding Co (SAU:6004) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼136.29, compared to a current price of ﷼74.15 — trading 45.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 28.06%, which is near median its 10-year median of 28.37 and 37.4% above the Transportation industry median of 20.42. Catrion Catering Holding Co's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 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 Catrion Catering Holding Co (SAU:6004), the current Gross Margin % is 28.06% 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 Catrion Catering Holding Co (SAU:6004) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Catrion Catering Holding Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼74.15 is trading 45.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼136.29. GuruFocus considers Catrion Catering Holding Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SAU:6004:

  • Gross Margin %: 28.06% (near median its 10-year median of 28.37)
  • GF Value™: ﷼136.29 vs. price of ﷼74.15 (45.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 37.4% above the Transportation median (#340 of 981)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:6004 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Catrion Catering Holding Co Business Description

Address Al Saeb Al Jomhi Street, Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Road, P.O Box 9178, Almohammadya District (5), Jeddah, SAU, 21413
Catrion Catering Holding Co formerly Saudi Airlines Catering Co is engaged in the provision of cooked and non-cooked food to private and public sectors, provision of sky sales, operation and management of duty-free zones in Saudi Arabian airports, and ownership, operation, and management of restaurants at airports and other places, and the ownership, operation, and management of central laundries. It provides catering services to Saudi Arabian Airlines and other foreign airlines. The company has two operating segments; Inflight includes Inflight catering, airline equipment, and business lounge, Retail includes Onboard, ground and online: and Integrated Hospitality include Remote & Camp management, Business & Industries catering, Security services, Laundry services, Hajj and Umrah.
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