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Berger Paints JamaicaXJAM:BRG -7.90%79 Gross Margin % is 51.97% as of Dec. 2024, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 45.91. GuruFocus rates XJAM:BRG with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of JMD8.71 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,559 Chemicals companies, Berger Paints Jamaica ranks better than 92.24% 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
Berger Paints Jamaica had a gross margin of 51.97% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 => 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.
Berger Paints Jamaica Gross Margin % Related Terms
Berger Paints Jamaica Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Berger Paints Jamaica'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.
XJAM:BRG vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Berger Paints Jamaica'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.
Berger Paints Jamaica Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Berger Paints Jamaica's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Berger Paints Jamaica'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.
Berger Paints Jamaica (XJAM:BRG) has a Gross Margin % of 51.97% as of Dec. 2024. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Berger Paints Jamaica and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 45.91. Over the past decade, Berger Paints Jamaica's Gross Margin % has ranged from 39.69 to 51.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Berger Paints Jamaica ranks #121 out of 1559 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 7.8%.
Is Berger Paints Jamaica's Gross Margin % too high?
Berger Paints Jamaica's current Gross Margin % of 51.97% is 13% above median its 10-year median of 45.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 39.69 to a high of 51.97. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.52. Berger Paints Jamaica's value of 51.97% is 121% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Berger Paints Jamaica ranks #121 out of 1559 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Berger Paints Jamaica has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Berger Paints Jamaica's Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Berger Paints Jamaica ranks #121 out of 1559 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Berger Paints Jamaica in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.52. Berger Paints Jamaica's value of 51.97% is 121% above this benchmark. Historically, Berger Paints Jamaica's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 39.69 to 51.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 45.91 vs. the industry median of 23.52, Berger Paints Jamaica 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 Chemicals company?
The median Gross Margin % among Chemicals companies is 23.52, based on 1,559 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. Berger Paints Jamaica's current Gross Margin % of 51.97% is 121% 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 Berger Paints Jamaica and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Berger Paints Jamaica's current Gross Margin % is 51.97%, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 45.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Berger Paints Jamaica stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Berger Paints Jamaica (XJAM:BRG) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is JMD8.71, compared to a current price of JMD5.13 — trading 41.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 51.97%, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 45.91 and 121% above the Chemicals industry median of 23.52. Berger Paints Jamaica's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Berger Paints Jamaica (XJAM:BRG), the current Gross Margin % is 51.97% as of Dec. 2024. 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 Berger Paints Jamaica (XJAM:BRG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Berger Paints Jamaica stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of JMD5.13 is trading 41.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of JMD8.71.
GuruFocus considers Berger Paints Jamaica to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XJAM:BRG:
Gross Margin %: 51.97% (13% above median its 10-year median of 45.91)
GF Value™: JMD8.71 vs. price of JMD5.13 (41.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 121% above the Chemicals median (#121 of 1559)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XJAM:BRG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Berger Paints Jamaica Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and distribution of industrial and decorative paints and paint-related processed materials. The Company produces a wide range of high-performing decorative, marine, and industrial paint products in Barbados and across the Eastern Caribbean. Its product range includes premium quality interior and exterior topcoats, primers, stains, varnishes, furniture finishes, road marking paints, enamels, as well as light and heavy duty industrial finishes. The Company has introduced products such as Berger Weatherproof Ultra, a super premium exterior emulsion, and Berger Royale, a super premium interior pure acrylic emulsion.
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