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Jamaica Broilers GroupXJAM:JBG -0.16%78 Gross Margin % is 13.62% as of Jan. 2026, which is 47% below its 10-year median of 25.77. GuruFocus rates XJAM:JBG with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of JMD36.85 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,922 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Jamaica Broilers Group ranks worse than 73.36% on this metric.
XJAM:JBG's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 73.36% of 1922
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.26
vs XJAM:JBG: 16.21
Jamaica Broilers Group had a gross margin of 13.62% for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Jamaica Broilers Group was -13.00% per year.
Jamaica Broilers Group (XJAM:JBG) 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
Jamaica Broilers Group had a gross margin of 13.62% for the quarter that ended in Jan. 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.
Jamaica Broilers Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
Jamaica Broilers Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Jamaica Broilers Group'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:JBG vs ADM, BG, TSN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Jamaica Broilers Group'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.
Jamaica Broilers Group Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Jamaica Broilers Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jamaica Broilers Group'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.
Jamaica Broilers Group (XJAM:JBG) has a Gross Margin % of 13.62% as of Jan. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Jamaica Broilers Group and its competitors. This is 47% below median its historical median of 25.77. Over the past decade, Jamaica Broilers Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.88 to 26.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Jamaica Broilers Group ranks #1410 out of 1922 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 73.4%.
Is Jamaica Broilers Group's Gross Margin % too high?
Jamaica Broilers Group's current Gross Margin % of 13.62% is 47% below median its 10-year median of 25.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.88 to a high of 26.92. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.26. Jamaica Broilers Group's value of 13.62% is 48.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jamaica Broilers Group ranks #1410 out of 1922 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Jamaica Broilers Group has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jamaica Broilers Group's Gross Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Jamaica Broilers Group ranks #1410 out of 1922 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Jamaica Broilers Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.26. Jamaica Broilers Group's value of 13.62% is 48.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Jamaica Broilers Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.88 to 26.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.77 vs. the industry median of 26.26, Jamaica Broilers Group 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Gross Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 26.26, based on 1,922 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. Jamaica Broilers Group's current Gross Margin % of 13.62% is 48.1% 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 Jamaica Broilers Group and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jamaica Broilers Group's current Gross Margin % is 13.62%, which is 47% below median its own 10-year median of 25.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jamaica Broilers Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jamaica Broilers Group (XJAM:JBG) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is JMD36.85, compared to a current price of JMD12.71 — trading 65.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 13.62%, which is 47% below median its 10-year median of 25.77 and 48.1% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.26. Jamaica Broilers Group's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 6 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 Jamaica Broilers Group (XJAM:JBG), the current Gross Margin % is 13.62% as of Jan. 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 Jamaica Broilers Group (XJAM:JBG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jamaica Broilers Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of JMD12.71 is trading 65.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of JMD36.85.
GuruFocus considers Jamaica Broilers Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XJAM:JBG:
Gross Margin %: 13.62% (47% below median its 10-year median of 25.77)
GF Value™: JMD36.85 vs. price of JMD12.71 (65.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 48.1% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1410 of 1922)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XJAM:JBG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Jamaica Broilers Group Ltd is a Jamaica-based company engaged in the production and distribution of poultry products, animal feeds, and agricultural items. Its segments consist of Jamaica operations, U.S. operations and Other Caribbean operations. The company's brands include Reggae Jammin, The Best Dressed Chicken, Hamilton's Smokehouse, Le Chic Poulet, Hi-Pro, International Poultry Breeders, Wincorp International, and Jamaica Egg Services. The majority of the revenue is derived from its Jamaica operations.
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