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Tradewinds UniversalTRWD +4.57% Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of Dec. 2025. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,910 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Tradewinds Universal ranks worse than 52355.97% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Tradewinds Universal's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 2 years, the highestGross Margin % of Tradewinds Universal was 87.21%. The lowest was 87.21%. And the median was 87.21%.
TRWD's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Industry Median: 26.37 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
Tradewinds Universal had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Tradewinds Universal was 0.00% per year.
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
Tradewinds Universal had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Tradewinds Universal Gross Margin % Related Terms
Tradewinds Universal Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tradewinds Universal'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.
Tradewinds Universal Gross Margin % Chart
Tradewinds Universal Annual Data
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Tradewinds Universal Semi-Annual Data
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TRWD vs MEHA, BSFC, NBND: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Tradewinds Universal'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.
Tradewinds Universal Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Tradewinds Universal's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tradewinds Universal'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.
Tradewinds Universal (TRWD) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Tradewinds Universal and its competitors. Over the past decade, Tradewinds Universal's Gross Margin % has ranged from 87.21 to 87.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Tradewinds Universal ranks #999999 out of 1910 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Is Tradewinds Universal's Gross Margin % too high?
Tradewinds Universal's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 87.21 to a high of 87.21. Based on the distribution chart, Tradewinds Universal ranks #999999 out of 1910 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Tradewinds Universal's Gross Margin % compare to MEHA and BSFC?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Tradewinds Universal ranks #999999 out of 1910 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Tradewinds Universal in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Historically, Tradewinds Universal's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 87.21 to 87.21 over the past decade. 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 1,910 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. 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 Tradewinds Universal 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. Tradewinds Universal's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tradewinds Universal stock overvalued right now?
Tradewinds Universal (TRWD) has a current Gross Margin % of 0.00%. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. 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 Tradewinds Universal (TRWD), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% 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.
Tradewinds Universal is a holding company. Through its subsidiaries, the company is focused on the formulation, manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of UP Proteins nutrition products, including protein bars, powder, drinks, cookies, and other health-related products. It has also acquired a formula for developing, manufacturing, and distributing dog treats to alleviate pain. The company's main revenue streams are from the sale of distribution territories for its protein bars, affiliate commissions, and licensing agreements for its dog formula.
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