AS Bryden & Sons HoldingsXJAM:ASBH -99.30%71 Gross Margin % is 27.71% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 27.19. GuruFocus rates XJAM:ASBH with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of JMD37.64 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,109 Retail - Cyclical companies, AS Bryden & Sons Holdings ranks worse than 66.46% on this metric.
AS Bryden & Sons Holdings (XJAM:ASBH) 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
AS Bryden & Sons Holdings had a gross margin of 27.71% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
AS Bryden & Sons Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
AS Bryden & Sons Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
XJAM:ASBH vs CASY, WSM, DKS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, AS Bryden & Sons Holdings'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.
AS Bryden & Sons Holdings Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, AS Bryden & Sons Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AS Bryden & Sons Holdings'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.
AS Bryden & Sons Holdings (XJAM:ASBH) has a Gross Margin % of 27.71% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on AS Bryden & Sons Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 27.19. Over the past decade, AS Bryden & Sons Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.94 to 28.55. According to the industry distribution chart, AS Bryden & Sons Holdings ranks #737 out of 1109 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 66.5%.
Is AS Bryden & Sons Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
AS Bryden & Sons Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 27.71% is near median its 10-year median of 27.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.94 to a high of 28.55. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.26. AS Bryden & Sons Holdings' value of 27.71% is 23.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AS Bryden & Sons Holdings ranks #737 out of 1109 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, AS Bryden & Sons Holdings has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AS Bryden & Sons Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, AS Bryden & Sons Holdings ranks #737 out of 1109 companies for Gross Margin %. This places AS Bryden & Sons Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.26. AS Bryden & Sons Holdings' value of 27.71% is 23.6% below this benchmark. Historically, AS Bryden & Sons Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.94 to 28.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.19 vs. the industry median of 36.26, AS Bryden & Sons Holdings has consistently been below 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Gross Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 36.26, based on 1,109 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. AS Bryden & Sons Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 27.71% is 23.6% below 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 AS Bryden & Sons Holdings and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AS Bryden & Sons Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 27.71%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 27.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AS Bryden & Sons Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AS Bryden & Sons Holdings (XJAM:ASBH) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is JMD37.64, compared to a current price of JMD0.17 — trading 99.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 27.71%, which is near median its 10-year median of 27.19 and 23.6% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.26. AS Bryden & Sons Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 AS Bryden & Sons Holdings (XJAM:ASBH), the current Gross Margin % is 27.71% 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 AS Bryden & Sons Holdings (XJAM:ASBH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AS Bryden & Sons Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of JMD0.17 is trading 99.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of JMD37.64.
GuruFocus considers AS Bryden & Sons Holdings to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XJAM:ASBH:
Gross Margin %: 27.71% (near median its 10-year median of 27.19)
GF Value™: JMD37.64 vs. price of JMD0.17 (99.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 23.6% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#737 of 1109)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XJAM:ASBH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AS Bryden & Sons Holdings Ltd is a Jamaican-based regional company distributing fast-moving consumer goods. It is the distributor of choice for top international brands, with divisions in Premium Beverages, Food & Grocery, and Home & Hardware. Supported by IT, HR, Operations, Trade Marketing, and a modern warehouse, the Food & Grocery division supplies trusted brands like Oreo and Eve. The Home & Hardware department offers quality products to the retail market, while Premium Beverages provides sought-after drink brands.
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