Salada Foods JamaicaXJAM:SALF 95 Gross Margin % is 30.75% as of Sep. 2025, which is 0% below its 10-year median of 30.82. GuruFocus rates XJAM:SALF with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of JMD3.81 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,900 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Salada Foods Jamaica ranks better than 59.37% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Salada Foods Jamaica's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XJAM:SALF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 27.65 Med: 30.82 Max: 38.4
Current: 30.49
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Salada Foods Jamaica was 38.40%. The lowest was 27.65%. And the median was 30.82%.
XJAM:SALF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 59.37% of 1900
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.37
vs XJAM:SALF: 30.49
Salada Foods Jamaica had a gross margin of 30.75% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Salada Foods Jamaica was 1.50% per year.
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
Salada Foods Jamaica had a gross margin of 30.75% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 => 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.
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Salada Foods Jamaica Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Salada Foods 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:SALF vs KHC, GIS, HRL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Salada Foods 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.
Salada Foods Jamaica Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Salada Foods Jamaica's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Salada Foods 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.
Salada Foods Jamaica (XJAM:SALF) has a Gross Margin % of 30.75% as of Sep. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Salada Foods Jamaica and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 30.82. Over the past decade, Salada Foods Jamaica's Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.65 to 38.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Salada Foods Jamaica ranks #772 out of 1900 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 40.6%.
Is Salada Foods Jamaica's Gross Margin % too high?
Salada Foods Jamaica's current Gross Margin % of 30.75% is near median its 10-year median of 30.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.65 to a high of 38.40. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Salada Foods Jamaica's value of 30.75% is 16.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Salada Foods Jamaica ranks #772 out of 1900 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Salada Foods Jamaica has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Salada Foods Jamaica's Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Salada Foods Jamaica ranks #772 out of 1900 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Salada Foods Jamaica in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Salada Foods Jamaica's value of 30.75% is 16.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Salada Foods Jamaica's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.65 to 38.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.82 vs. the industry median of 26.37, Salada Foods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Gross Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 26.37, based on 1,900 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. Salada Foods Jamaica's current Gross Margin % of 30.75% is 16.6% 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 Salada Foods Jamaica and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Salada Foods Jamaica's current Gross Margin % is 30.75%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 30.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Salada Foods Jamaica stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Salada Foods Jamaica (XJAM:SALF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is JMD3.81, compared to a current price of JMD2.40 — trading 37% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 30.75%, which is near median its 10-year median of 30.82 and 16.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. Salada Foods Jamaica's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 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 Salada Foods Jamaica (XJAM:SALF), the current Gross Margin % is 30.75% as of Sep. 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 Salada Foods Jamaica (XJAM:SALF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Salada Foods Jamaica stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of JMD2.40 is trading 37% below its estimated GF Value™ of JMD3.81.
GuruFocus considers Salada Foods Jamaica to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XJAM:SALF:
Gross Margin %: 30.75% (near median its 10-year median of 30.82)
GF Value™: JMD3.81 vs. price of JMD2.40 (37% below fair value)
Industry Position: 16.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#772 of 1900)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XJAM:SALF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Salada Foods Jamaica Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of instant coffee and roasted and ground coffee beans and other consumer products. Its products include Jamaica Mountain Peak an Instant Coffee prepared from freshly roasted and ground Arabica Beans from which the solubles are extracted and spray-driedIt has two geographic segments Local and Export, and the majority of the revenue comes from the Local.
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