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XJAM:JP's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Retail - Defensive industry.
Industry Median: 24.055 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
Jamaica Producers Group had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Jamaica Producers Group was 0.00% per year.
Jamaica Producers Group (XJAM:JP) 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 Producers Group had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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 Producers Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
Jamaica Producers Group 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:JP vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Jamaica Producers 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 Producers Group Gross Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Jamaica Producers Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jamaica Producers 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 Producers Group (XJAM:JP) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Jamaica Producers Group and its competitors. Over the past decade, Jamaica Producers Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 26.24 to 31.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Jamaica Producers Group ranks #999999 out of 306 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry.
Is Jamaica Producers Group's Gross Margin % too high?
Jamaica Producers Group's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 26.24 to a high of 31.83. Based on the distribution chart, Jamaica Producers Group ranks #999999 out of 306 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Jamaica Producers Group has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jamaica Producers Group's Gross Margin % compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Jamaica Producers Group ranks #999999 out of 306 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Jamaica Producers Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.06. Historically, Jamaica Producers Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 26.24 to 31.83 over the past decade. 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 - Defensive company?
The median Gross Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 24.06, based on 306 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 Jamaica Producers Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jamaica Producers Group's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jamaica Producers Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jamaica Producers Group (XJAM:JP) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is JMD19.63, compared to a current price of JMD22.31 — trading 13.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Jamaica Producers Group's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Jamaica Producers Group (XJAM:JP), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% 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.
Is Jamaica Producers Group (XJAM:JP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jamaica Producers Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of JMD22.31 is trading 13.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of JMD19.63.
GuruFocus considers Jamaica Producers Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XJAM:JP:
Gross Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: JMD19.63 vs. price of JMD22.31 (13.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XJAM:JP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Jamaica Producers Group Ltd is engaged in land and property management, treasury investments, and the provision of services to its subsidiaries and associates. Through its associate, the company maintains business interests in four key segments: property and infrastructure, specialty foods, global services (including shipping, logistics, and port terminal operations) and financial services. It acquires, holds and manages business interests in Property and Infrastructure, Financial Services, Global Services, and Specialty Food and Drink.
74GF Score
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