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Orion BreweriesTSE:409A -0.96%13 Gross Margin % is 55.13% as of Sep. 2025, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 49.95. GuruFocus rates TSE:409A with a GF Score™ of 13/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 203 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Orion Breweries ranks better than 72.41% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Orion Breweries's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:409A'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 49.6 Med: 49.95 Max: 52.74
Current: 52.74
During the past 2 years, the highestGross Margin % of Orion Breweries was 52.74%. The lowest was 49.60%. And the median was 49.95%.
TSE:409A's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 72.41% of 203
companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 42.29
vs TSE:409A: 52.74
Orion Breweries had a gross margin of 55.13% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Orion Breweries 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
Orion Breweries had a gross margin of 55.13% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 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.
Orion Breweries Gross Margin % Related Terms
Orion Breweries Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Orion Breweries'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.
Orion Breweries Gross Margin % Chart
Orion Breweries Annual Data
Trend
Mar24
Mar25
Gross Margin %
50.30
49.60
Orion Breweries Quarterly Data
Mar24
Mar25
Jun25
Sep25
Dec25
Gross Margin %
0.00
0.00
52.31
55.13
50.45
TSE:409A vs STZ, TAP: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, Orion Breweries'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.
Orion Breweries Gross Margin % vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Orion Breweries's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Orion Breweries'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.
Orion Breweries (TSE:409A) has a Gross Margin % of 55.13% as of Sep. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Orion Breweries and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 49.95. Over the past decade, Orion Breweries' Gross Margin % has ranged from 49.60 to 52.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Orion Breweries ranks #56 out of 203 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 27.6%.
Is Orion Breweries' Gross Margin % too high?
Orion Breweries' current Gross Margin % of 55.13% is 10% above median its 10-year median of 49.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 49.60 to a high of 52.74. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Gross Margin % is 42.29. Orion Breweries' value of 55.13% is 30.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Orion Breweries ranks #56 out of 203 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Orion Breweries has a GF Score™ of 13/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Orion Breweries' Gross Margin % compare to STZ and TAP?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Orion Breweries ranks #56 out of 203 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Orion Breweries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 42.29. Orion Breweries' value of 55.13% is 30.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Orion Breweries' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 49.60 to 52.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 49.95 vs. the industry median of 42.29, Orion Breweries 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Gross Margin % among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 42.29, based on 203 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. Orion Breweries's current Gross Margin % of 55.13% is 30.4% 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 Orion Breweries 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. Orion Breweries's current Gross Margin % is 55.13%, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 49.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Orion Breweries stock overvalued right now?
Orion Breweries (TSE:409A) has a current Gross Margin % of 55.13%. The current Gross Margin % is 55.13%, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 49.95 and 30.4% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 42.29. Orion Breweries' overall GF Score™ is 13/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Orion Breweries (TSE:409A), the current Gross Margin % is 55.13% as of Sep. 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.
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