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Salt TradingXNEP:STC 79 Gross Margin % is 11.25% as of Jul. 2025, which is at its 10-year median of 11.25. GuruFocus rates XNEP:STC with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of NPR4,290.89 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,908 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Salt Trading ranks worse than 83.33% on this metric.
Salt Trading Corp gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.7%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Salt Trading's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XNEP:STC'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.86 Med: 11.25 Max: 12.57
Current: 11.25
During the past 7 years, the highestGross Margin % of Salt Trading was 12.57%. The lowest was 7.86%. And the median was 11.25%.
XNEP:STC's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 83.33% of 1908
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.345
vs XNEP:STC: 11.25
Salt Trading had a gross margin of 11.25% for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Salt Trading was -1.70% per year.
Salt Trading (XNEP:STC) 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
Salt Trading had a gross margin of 11.25% for the quarter that ended in Jul. 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.
Salt Trading Gross Margin % Related Terms
Salt Trading Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Salt Trading'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.
XNEP:STC vs KHC, GIS, HRL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Salt Trading'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.
Salt Trading Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Salt Trading's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Salt Trading'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.
Salt Trading (XNEP:STC) has a Gross Margin % of 11.25% as of Jul. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Salt Trading and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 11.25. Over the past decade, Salt Trading's Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.86 to 12.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Salt Trading ranks #1590 out of 1908 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 83.3%.
Is Salt Trading's Gross Margin % too high?
Salt Trading's current Gross Margin % of 11.25% is near median its 10-year median of 11.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.86 to a high of 12.57. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.35. Salt Trading's value of 11.25% is 57.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Salt Trading ranks #1590 out of 1908 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Salt Trading has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Salt Trading's Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Salt Trading ranks #1590 out of 1908 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Salt Trading in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.35. Salt Trading's value of 11.25% is 57.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Salt Trading's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.86 to 12.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.25 vs. the industry median of 26.35, Salt Trading 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 26.35, based on 1,908 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. Salt Trading's current Gross Margin % of 11.25% is 57.3% 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 Salt Trading and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Salt Trading's current Gross Margin % is 11.25%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 11.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Salt Trading stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Salt Trading (XNEP:STC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NPR4,290.89, compared to a current price of NPR5,169.00 — trading 20.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 11.25%, which is near median its 10-year median of 11.25 and 57.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.35. Salt Trading's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 7 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 Salt Trading (XNEP:STC), the current Gross Margin % is 11.25% as of Jul. 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 Salt Trading (XNEP:STC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Salt Trading stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NPR5,169.00 is trading 20.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of NPR4,290.89.
GuruFocus considers Salt Trading to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XNEP:STC:
Gross Margin %: 11.25% (near median its 10-year median of 11.25)
GF Value™: NPR4,290.89 vs. price of NPR5,169.00 (20.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 57.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1590 of 1908)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XNEP:STC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Salt Trading Corp operates as the sole supplier of salt within Nepal. Its key business segments include: i) Salt Sales: Free flow salt, washed salt, Phoda salt, ii) Fertilizer Sales: Subsidised-Diammonium Phosphate, Urea, Potash, iii) Gas: STC Gas, and iv)Others: Sugar, seed, wheat, Cement, Iron steel, Rice, Flour, Gas, Ghee Oil, Paper, Kitchen appliances and Others. The majority of revenue is derived from the Salt segment.
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