Zarneni Hrani O (XBUL:ZHBG) Gross Margin %: 52.64% (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median

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What is Zarneni Hrani O Gross Margin %?

Zarneni Hrani O XBUL:ZHBG Gross Margin % is 52.64% as of Dec. 2025, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 49.39. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,905 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Zarneni Hrani O ranks better than 89.82% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Zarneni Hrani O's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was €4.04 Mil. Zarneni Hrani O's Revenue for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was €7.68 Mil. Therefore, Zarneni Hrani O's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 52.64%.


The historical rank and industry rank for Zarneni Hrani O's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

XBUL:ZHBG' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 36.13   Med: 49.39   Max: 58.61
Current: 58.61


During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Zarneni Hrani O was 58.61%. The lowest was 36.13%. And the median was 49.39%.

XBUL:ZHBG's Gross Margin % is ranked better than
89.82% of 1905 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.37 vs XBUL:ZHBG: 58.61

Zarneni Hrani O had a gross margin of 52.64% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Zarneni Hrani O was 3.00% per year.


Zarneni Hrani O  (XBUL:ZHBG) 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

Zarneni Hrani O had a gross margin of 52.64% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 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.


Zarneni Hrani O Gross Margin % Related Terms


Zarneni Hrani O Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zarneni Hrani O'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.

Zarneni Hrani O Gross Margin % Chart

Zarneni Hrani O Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Gross Margin %
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Zarneni Hrani O Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
Gross Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 45.29 24.10 56.36 110.33 52.64

XBUL:ZHBG vs ADM, BG, TSN: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, Zarneni Hrani O'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.


Zarneni Hrani O Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Zarneni Hrani O's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Zarneni Hrani O's Gross Margin % falls into.



Zarneni Hrani O Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

Zarneni Hrani O's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Dec. 2025 )=Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=18.8 / 32.08
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(32.08 - 13.278) / 32.08
=58.61 %

Zarneni Hrani O's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Dec. 2025 )=Gross Profit (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=4 / 7.676
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(7.676 - 3.635) / 7.676
=52.64 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Margin % →
What does a Gross Margin % of 52.64% mean?
Zarneni Hrani O (XBUL:ZHBG) has a Gross Margin % of 52.64% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Zarneni Hrani O and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 49.39. Over the past decade, Zarneni Hrani O's Gross Margin % has ranged from 36.13 to 58.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Zarneni Hrani O ranks #194 out of 1905 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 10.2%.
Is Zarneni Hrani O's Gross Margin % too high?
Zarneni Hrani O's current Gross Margin % of 52.64% is near median its 10-year median of 49.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 36.13 to a high of 58.61. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Zarneni Hrani O's value of 52.64% is 99.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zarneni Hrani O ranks #194 out of 1905 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Zarneni Hrani O's Gross Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Zarneni Hrani O ranks #194 out of 1905 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Zarneni Hrani O in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Zarneni Hrani O's value of 52.64% is 99.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Zarneni Hrani O's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 36.13 to 58.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 49.39 vs. the industry median of 26.37, Zarneni Hrani O 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Gross Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 26.37, based on 1,905 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. Zarneni Hrani O's current Gross Margin % of 52.64% is 99.6% 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 Zarneni Hrani O 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. Zarneni Hrani O's current Gross Margin % is 52.64%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 49.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zarneni Hrani O stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zarneni Hrani O (XBUL:ZHBG) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.10, compared to a current price of €0.07 — trading 35% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 52.64%, which is near median its 10-year median of 49.39 and 99.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. 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 Zarneni Hrani O (XBUL:ZHBG), the current Gross Margin % is 52.64% 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.

Zarneni Hrani O Business Description

Address 2 Stefan Karadja street, Sofia, BGR, 1000
Zarneni Hrani O is an agribusiness company. It is engaged in the distribution of fertilizers and chemicals, oilseed processing, storage & trade in grains and oilseeds, biodiesel production & logistics services. It offers services to farmers. The company has three segments Manufacturing, Trading and services, of which Manufacturing segment derives maximum revenue. The Manufacturing segment includes production of vegetable oils; production of biodiesel; processing and extraction of technical oils; extraction of crude oil and natural gas; processing of oil and condensate, production of petroleum products, polymers and synthetic fibers; production of low-voltage electrical equipment; processing and trading of plastics; production and trading of polyethylene products.