WestBond EnterprisesWBNEF 55 Gross Margin % is 20.97% as of Dec. 2025, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 20.61. GuruFocus rates WBNEF with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.12. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 279 Forest Products companies, WestBond Enterprises ranks worse than 57.71% on this metric.
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
WestBond Enterprises had a gross margin of 20.97% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
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WestBond Enterprises Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for WestBond Enterprises'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 Paper & Paper Products subindustry, WestBond Enterprises'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.
WestBond Enterprises Gross Margin % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, WestBond Enterprises's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where WestBond Enterprises'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.
WestBond Enterprises (WBNEF) has a Gross Margin % of 20.97% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on WestBond Enterprises and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 20.61. Over the past decade, WestBond Enterprises' Gross Margin % has ranged from 8.71 to 38.11. According to the industry distribution chart, WestBond Enterprises ranks #161 out of 279 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 57.7%.
Is WestBond Enterprises' Gross Margin % too high?
WestBond Enterprises' current Gross Margin % of 20.97% is near median its 10-year median of 20.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.71 to a high of 38.11. The Forest Products industry median Gross Margin % is 19.05. WestBond Enterprises' value of 20.97% is 10.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, WestBond Enterprises ranks #161 out of 279 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, WestBond Enterprises has a GF Score™ of 55/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WestBond Enterprises' Gross Margin % compare to SLVM?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, WestBond Enterprises ranks #161 out of 279 companies for Gross Margin %. This places WestBond Enterprises in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.05. WestBond Enterprises' value of 20.97% is 10.1% above this benchmark. Historically, WestBond Enterprises' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 8.71 to 38.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.61 vs. the industry median of 19.05, WestBond Enterprises 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 Forest Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Forest Products companies is 19.05, based on 279 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. WestBond Enterprises's current Gross Margin % of 20.97% is 10.1% 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 WestBond Enterprises and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 19.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. WestBond Enterprises's current Gross Margin % is 20.97%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 20.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WestBond Enterprises stock overvalued right now?
WestBond Enterprises (WBNEF) has a current Gross Margin % of 20.97%. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.12, compared to a current price of $0.15 — trading 26.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 20.97%, which is near median its 10-year median of 20.61 and 10.1% above the Forest Products industry median of 19.05. WestBond Enterprises' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 WestBond Enterprises (WBNEF), the current Gross Margin % is 20.97% 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.
Is WestBond Enterprises (WBNEF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WestBond Enterprises stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.15 is trading 26.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.12.
Key valuation signals for WBNEF:
Gross Margin %: 20.97% (near median its 10-year median of 20.61)
GF Value™: $0.12 vs. price of $0.15 (26.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 10.1% above the Forest Products median (#161 of 279)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBNEF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
WestBond Enterprises Corp is mainly engaged in manufacturing and selling disposable paper products for medical, hygienic, and industrial uses. The company operates in a single segment of Disposable Paper Products. Its products are categorized under Personal hygiene, Clinical, Wipes, Non-Wipe air-laid, and Other products. The company's product pipeline includes examination table paper, and others.
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