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
Saigon Beer Alcohol Beverage had a gross margin of 37.25% 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.
Saigon Beer Alcohol Beverage Gross Margin % Related Terms
Saigon Beer Alcohol Beverage 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.
For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, Saigon Beer Alcohol Beverage'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.
Saigon Beer Alcohol Beverage Gross Margin % vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Saigon Beer Alcohol Beverage's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Saigon Beer Alcohol Beverage'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.
Saigon Beer Alcohol Beverage (STC:SAB) has a Gross Margin % of 37.25% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Saigon Beer Alcohol Beverage and its competitors. This is 26% above median its historical median of 29.55. Over the past decade, Saigon Beer Alcohol Beverage's Gross Margin % has ranged from 22.49 to 37.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Saigon Beer Alcohol Beverage ranks #127 out of 205 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 62%.
Is Saigon Beer Alcohol Beverage's Gross Margin % too high?
Saigon Beer Alcohol Beverage's current Gross Margin % of 37.25% is 26% above median its 10-year median of 29.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.49 to a high of 37.06. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Gross Margin % is 42.29. Saigon Beer Alcohol Beverage's value of 37.25% is 11.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saigon Beer Alcohol Beverage ranks #127 out of 205 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Saigon Beer Alcohol Beverage has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saigon Beer Alcohol Beverage's Gross Margin % compare to STZ and TAP?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Saigon Beer Alcohol Beverage ranks #127 out of 205 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Saigon Beer Alcohol Beverage in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 42.29. Saigon Beer Alcohol Beverage's value of 37.25% is 11.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Saigon Beer Alcohol Beverage's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 22.49 to 37.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.55 vs. the industry median of 42.29, Saigon Beer Alcohol Beverage 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Gross Margin % among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 42.29, based on 205 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. Saigon Beer Alcohol Beverage's current Gross Margin % of 37.25% is 11.9% 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 Saigon Beer Alcohol Beverage and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Gross Margin % is 42.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saigon Beer Alcohol Beverage's current Gross Margin % is 37.25%, which is 26% above median its own 10-year median of 29.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saigon Beer Alcohol Beverage stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saigon Beer Alcohol Beverage (STC:SAB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫47,866.89, compared to a current price of ₫48,600.00 — trading 1.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 37.25%, which is 26% above median its 10-year median of 29.55 and 11.9% below the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 42.29. Saigon Beer Alcohol Beverage's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Saigon Beer Alcohol Beverage (STC:SAB), the current Gross Margin % is 37.25% 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 Saigon Beer Alcohol Beverage (STC:SAB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saigon Beer Alcohol Beverage stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₫48,600.00 is trading 1.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₫47,866.89.
GuruFocus considers Saigon Beer Alcohol Beverage to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STC:SAB:
Gross Margin %: 37.25% (26% above median its 10-year median of 29.55)
GF Value™: ₫47,866.89 vs. price of ₫48,600.00 (1.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 11.9% below the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#127 of 205)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STC:SAB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Saigon Beer Alcohol Beverage Corp operates in the beverage industry. The company produces and sells beer, alcohol, beverages, and related products including material and packaging materials; to provide warehousing, logistics, and transportation services; to manufacture mechanical equipment, structural steel construction, and mechanical equipment installation services; and to construct and provide real estate services.
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