Sao Ta Foods JSCSTC:FMC +0.42%88 Gross Margin % is 7.20% as of Mar. 2026, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 10.62. GuruFocus rates STC:FMC with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫64,486.47 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,901 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Sao Ta Foods JSC ranks worse than 80.27% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sao Ta Foods JSC's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STC:FMC'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.69 Med: 10.62 Max: 12.76
Current: 12.76
During the past 8 years, the highestGross Margin % of Sao Ta Foods JSC was 12.76%. The lowest was 9.69%. And the median was 10.62%.
STC:FMC's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 80.27% of 1901
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.37
vs STC:FMC: 12.76
Sao Ta Foods JSC had a gross margin of 7.20% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Sao Ta Foods JSC was 3.10% per year.
Sao Ta Foods JSC (STC:FMC) 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
Sao Ta Foods JSC had a gross margin of 7.20% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable 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.
Sao Ta Foods JSC Gross Margin % Related Terms
Sao Ta Foods JSC Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sao Ta Foods JSC'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, Sao Ta Foods JSC'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.
Sao Ta Foods JSC Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Sao Ta Foods JSC's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sao Ta Foods JSC'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.
Sao Ta Foods JSC (STC:FMC) has a Gross Margin % of 7.20% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Sao Ta Foods JSC and its competitors. This is 32% below median its historical median of 10.62. Over the past decade, Sao Ta Foods JSC's Gross Margin % has ranged from 9.69 to 12.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Sao Ta Foods JSC ranks #1526 out of 1901 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 80.3%.
Is Sao Ta Foods JSC's Gross Margin % too high?
Sao Ta Foods JSC's current Gross Margin % of 7.20% is 32% below median its 10-year median of 10.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.69 to a high of 12.76. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Sao Ta Foods JSC's value of 7.20% is 72.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sao Ta Foods JSC ranks #1526 out of 1901 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sao Ta Foods JSC has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sao Ta Foods JSC's Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Sao Ta Foods JSC ranks #1526 out of 1901 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Sao Ta Foods JSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Sao Ta Foods JSC's value of 7.20% is 72.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Sao Ta Foods JSC's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 9.69 to 12.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.62 vs. the industry median of 26.37, Sao Ta Foods JSC has consistently been below 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 26.37, based on 1,901 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. Sao Ta Foods JSC's current Gross Margin % of 7.20% is 72.7% below 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 Sao Ta Foods JSC and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sao Ta Foods JSC's current Gross Margin % is 7.20%, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 10.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sao Ta Foods JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sao Ta Foods JSC (STC:FMC) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫64,486.47, compared to a current price of ₫35,500.00 — trading 44.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 7.20%, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 10.62 and 72.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. Sao Ta Foods JSC's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 4 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 Sao Ta Foods JSC (STC:FMC), the current Gross Margin % is 7.20% 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 Sao Ta Foods JSC (STC:FMC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sao Ta Foods JSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₫35,500.00 is trading 44.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫64,486.47.
GuruFocus considers Sao Ta Foods JSC to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STC:FMC:
Gross Margin %: 7.20% (32% below median its 10-year median of 10.62)
GF Value™: ₫64,486.47 vs. price of ₫35,500.00 (44.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 72.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1526 of 1901)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STC:FMC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sao Ta Foods JSC is engaged in processing and exporting frozen shrimps. It offers raw, cooked, and breaded shrimps; nobashi vannamei and black tiger shrimp products; and frozen vegetables to restaurant and distribution chains.
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