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SBD CapitalXCNQ:SBD.X 31 Gross Margin % is % as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates XCNQ:SBD.X with a GF Score™ of 31/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 204 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, SBD Capital ranks better than 99.51% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for SBD Capital's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XCNQ:SBD.X'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -91.43 Med: 9.17 Max: 125
Current: 125
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of SBD Capital was 125.00%. The lowest was -91.43%. And the median was 9.17%.
XCNQ:SBD.X's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 99.51% of 204
companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 41.48
vs XCNQ:SBD.X: 125.00
SBD Capital had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for SBD Capital was 0.00% per year.
SBD Capital (XCNQ:SBD.X) 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
SBD Capital had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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.
SBD Capital Gross Margin % Related Terms
SBD Capital Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SBD Capital'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 Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries subindustry, SBD Capital'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.
SBD Capital Gross Margin % vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, SBD Capital's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SBD Capital'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.
SBD Capital (XCNQ:SBD.X) has a Gross Margin % of % as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on SBD Capital and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, SBD Capital ranks #1 out of 204 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 0.5%.
Is SBD Capital's Gross Margin % too high?
SBD Capital's current Gross Margin % is %. Based on the distribution chart, SBD Capital ranks #1 out of 204 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, SBD Capital has a GF Score™ of 31/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SBD Capital's Gross Margin % compare to BF.B?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, SBD Capital ranks #1 out of 204 companies for Gross Margin %. This places SBD Capital in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 41.48. 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 41.48, based on 204 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 SBD Capital and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Gross Margin % is 41.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SBD Capital's current Gross Margin % is %. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SBD Capital stock overvalued right now?
SBD Capital (XCNQ:SBD.X) has a current Gross Margin % of %. The current Gross Margin % is %. SBD Capital's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 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 SBD Capital (XCNQ:SBD.X), the current Gross Margin % is % as of Jun. 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.
SBD Capital Corp operates in Canada. The company acquires controlling interests in industrial companies in the manufacturing and distribution business sector. It invests in venture and early-stage craft alcohol companies. Its cash-generating unit is alcohol and liquor sales.
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