UPBMF's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Industry Median: 26.37 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
United Plantation Bhd had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for United Plantation Bhd was 1.10% per year.
United Plantation Bhd (OTCPK:UPBMF) 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
United Plantation Bhd had a gross margin of N/A% 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.
United Plantation Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
United Plantation Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for United Plantation Bhd'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 Farm Products subindustry, United Plantation Bhd'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.
United Plantation Bhd Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, United Plantation Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United Plantation Bhd'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.
United Plantation Bhd (UPBMF) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on United Plantation Bhd and its competitors. Over the past decade, United Plantation Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 55.36 to 71.18. According to the industry distribution chart, United Plantation Bhd ranks #999999 out of 1901 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Is United Plantation Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
United Plantation Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 55.36 to a high of 71.18. Based on the distribution chart, United Plantation Bhd ranks #999999 out of 1901 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, United Plantation Bhd has a GF Score™ of 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Plantation Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, United Plantation Bhd ranks #999999 out of 1901 companies for Gross Margin %. This places United Plantation Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Historically, United Plantation Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 55.36 to 71.18 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 1,901 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. 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 United Plantation Bhd 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. United Plantation Bhd'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 United Plantation Bhd stock overvalued right now?
United Plantation Bhd (UPBMF) has a current Gross Margin % of 0.00%. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.73, compared to a current price of $3.51 — trading 28.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. United Plantation Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 United Plantation Bhd (UPBMF), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% 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 United Plantation Bhd (UPBMF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Plantation Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.51 is trading 28.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.73.
Key valuation signals for UPBMF:
Gross Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: $2.73 vs. price of $3.51 (28.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the UPBMF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
United Plantation Bhd cultivates and processes palm oil, coconuts, and other plantation crops. Its subsidiaries process and manufacture palm oil until it is ready to be packaged and distributed to customers. It owns a light railway to transport products from palm trees to a handful of mills located on its property. End products produced by the company include cooking oils, ready-to-eat oils, soaps, and specialty fats. The company operates in three segments, which include the Plantations, Palm oil refining, and Other segments. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Palm Oil Refining segment.
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