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Sahat Almajd Trading CoSAU:9650 +4.58%18 Gross Margin % is 45.21% as of Dec. 2025, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 42.28. GuruFocus rates SAU:9650 with a GF Score™ of 18/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,917 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Sahat Almajd Trading Co ranks better than 80.39% on this metric.
SAU:9650's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 80.39% of 1917
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.28
vs SAU:9650: 45.21
Sahat Almajd Trading Co had a gross margin of 45.21% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Sahat Almajd Trading Co was 0.00% per year.
Sahat Almajd Trading Co (SAU:9650) 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
Sahat Almajd Trading Co had a gross margin of 45.21% 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.
Sahat Almajd Trading Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Sahat Almajd Trading 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.
Sahat Almajd Trading Co Gross Margin % Chart
Sahat Almajd Trading Co Annual Data
Trend
Dec24
Dec25
Gross Margin %
39.34
45.21
Sahat Almajd Trading Co Semi-Annual Data
Dec24
Dec25
Gross Margin %
39.34
45.21
SAU:9650 vs KHC, GIS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Sahat Almajd Trading 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.
Sahat Almajd Trading Co Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Sahat Almajd Trading Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sahat Almajd Trading 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.
Sahat Almajd Trading Co (SAU:9650) has a Gross Margin % of 45.21% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Sahat Almajd Trading Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 42.28. Over the past decade, Sahat Almajd Trading Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 39.34 to 45.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Sahat Almajd Trading Co ranks #376 out of 1917 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 19.6%.
Is Sahat Almajd Trading Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Sahat Almajd Trading Co's current Gross Margin % of 45.21% is near median its 10-year median of 42.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 39.34 to a high of 45.21. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.28. Sahat Almajd Trading Co's value of 45.21% is 72% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sahat Almajd Trading Co ranks #376 out of 1917 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sahat Almajd Trading Co has a GF Score™ of 18/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sahat Almajd Trading Co's Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Sahat Almajd Trading Co ranks #376 out of 1917 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Sahat Almajd Trading Co in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.28. Sahat Almajd Trading Co's value of 45.21% is 72% above this benchmark. Historically, Sahat Almajd Trading Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 39.34 to 45.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 42.28 vs. the industry median of 26.28, Sahat Almajd Trading 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 26.28, based on 1,917 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. Sahat Almajd Trading Co's current Gross Margin % of 45.21% is 72% 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 Sahat Almajd Trading Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sahat Almajd Trading Co's current Gross Margin % is 45.21%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 42.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sahat Almajd Trading Co stock overvalued right now?
Sahat Almajd Trading Co (SAU:9650) has a current Gross Margin % of 45.21%. The current Gross Margin % is 45.21%, which is near median its 10-year median of 42.28 and 72% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.28. Sahat Almajd Trading Co's overall GF Score™ is 18/100 with 2 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 Sahat Almajd Trading Co (SAU:9650), the current Gross Margin % is 45.21% 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.
Sahat Almajd Trading Co is a Saudi-based food and beverage company engaged in the production, distribution, and retail of premium consumer products. The company's portfolio includes the Hanoverian brand of premium chocolates, Susam baked goods and pastries, and Jadeel specialty coffee. It also produces and markets Spark carbonated beverages and offers fresh juices and cold drinks across the Kingdom. In addition to its core food and beverage operations, Sahat Almajd is involved in the wholesale distribution of chocolates, baked goods, and beverages, as well as the trading of solid fuels such as charcoal and coal.
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