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What is Arabian Food and Dairy Factories Co Gross Margin %?
Arabian Food and Dairy Factories CoSAU:9536 -1.43%54 Gross Margin % is 46.11% as of Dec. 2025, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 45.30. GuruFocus rates SAU:9536 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼91.28 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,909 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Arabian Food and Dairy Factories Co ranks better than 81.09% on this metric.
SAU:9536's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 81.09% of 1909
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.35
vs SAU:9536: 45.30
Arabian Food and Dairy Factories Co had a gross margin of 46.11% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
Arabian Food and Dairy Factories Co (SAU:9536) 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
Arabian Food and Dairy Factories Co had a gross margin of 46.11% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Arabian Food and Dairy Factories Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Arabian Food and Dairy Factories Co 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.
Arabian Food and Dairy Factories Co Gross Margin % Chart
Arabian Food and Dairy Factories Co Annual Data
Trend
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Gross Margin %
42.19
40.27
46.25
49.20
45.30
Arabian Food and Dairy Factories Co Semi-Annual Data
SAU:9536 vs KHC, GIS, HRL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Arabian Food and Dairy Factories 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.
Arabian Food and Dairy Factories Co Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Arabian Food and Dairy Factories Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arabian Food and Dairy Factories 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.
Arabian Food and Dairy Factories Co (SAU:9536) has a Gross Margin % of 46.11% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Arabian Food and Dairy Factories Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 45.30. Over the past decade, Arabian Food and Dairy Factories Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 40.27 to 49.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Arabian Food and Dairy Factories Co ranks #361 out of 1909 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 18.9%.
Is Arabian Food and Dairy Factories Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Arabian Food and Dairy Factories Co's current Gross Margin % of 46.11% is near median its 10-year median of 45.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 40.27 to a high of 49.20. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.35. Arabian Food and Dairy Factories Co's value of 46.11% is 75% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arabian Food and Dairy Factories Co ranks #361 out of 1909 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Arabian Food and Dairy Factories Co has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arabian Food and Dairy Factories Co's Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Arabian Food and Dairy Factories Co ranks #361 out of 1909 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Arabian Food and Dairy Factories Co in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.35. Arabian Food and Dairy Factories Co's value of 46.11% is 75% above this benchmark. Historically, Arabian Food and Dairy Factories Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 40.27 to 49.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 45.30 vs. the industry median of 26.35, Arabian Food and Dairy Factories 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. Arabian Food and Dairy Factories Co's current Gross Margin % of 46.11% is 75% 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 Arabian Food and Dairy Factories 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. Arabian Food and Dairy Factories Co's current Gross Margin % is 46.11%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 45.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arabian Food and Dairy Factories Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arabian Food and Dairy Factories Co (SAU:9536) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼91.28, compared to a current price of ﷼41.40 — trading 54.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 46.11%, which is near median its 10-year median of 45.30 and 75% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.35. Arabian Food and Dairy Factories Co's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 Arabian Food and Dairy Factories Co (SAU:9536), the current Gross Margin % is 46.11% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Arabian Food and Dairy Factories Co (SAU:9536) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arabian Food and Dairy Factories Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼41.40 is trading 54.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼91.28.
GuruFocus considers Arabian Food and Dairy Factories Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:9536:
Gross Margin %: 46.11% (near median its 10-year median of 45.30)
GF Value™: ﷼91.28 vs. price of ﷼41.40 (54.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 75% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#361 of 1909)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:9536 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Arabian Food and Dairy Factories Co Business Description
Arabian Food and Dairy Factories Co is engaged in the production and sale of ice cream and related food and dairy products within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, operating in a single geographical segment.
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