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Jerusalem Cigarette CoXPAE:JCC -20.56%77 Gross Margin % is 5.94% as of Jun. 2026, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 4.78. GuruFocus rates XPAE:JCC with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of JOD2.32 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 45 Tobacco Products companies, Jerusalem Cigarette Co ranks worse than 93.33% on this metric.
Jerusalem Cigarette Co (XPAE:JCC) 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
Jerusalem Cigarette Co had a gross margin of 5.94% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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.
Jerusalem Cigarette Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Jerusalem Cigarette Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Jerusalem Cigarette Co'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.
XPAE:JCC vs PM, MO, TPB: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Tobacco subindustry, Jerusalem Cigarette Co'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.
Jerusalem Cigarette Co Gross Margin % vs Tobacco Products Industry
For the Tobacco Products industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Jerusalem Cigarette Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jerusalem Cigarette Co'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.
Jerusalem Cigarette Co (XPAE:JCC) has a Gross Margin % of 5.94% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Jerusalem Cigarette Co and its competitors. This is 24% above median its historical median of 4.78. Over the past decade, Jerusalem Cigarette Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 3.41 to 8.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Jerusalem Cigarette Co ranks #42 out of 45 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, placing it in the top 93.3%.
Is Jerusalem Cigarette Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Jerusalem Cigarette Co's current Gross Margin % of 5.94% is 24% above median its 10-year median of 4.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.41 to a high of 8.07. The Tobacco Products industry median Gross Margin % is 31.71. Jerusalem Cigarette Co's value of 5.94% is 81.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jerusalem Cigarette Co ranks #42 out of 45 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Jerusalem Cigarette Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jerusalem Cigarette Co's Gross Margin % compare to PM and MO?
According to the Tobacco Products industry distribution chart, Jerusalem Cigarette Co ranks #42 out of 45 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Jerusalem Cigarette Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 31.71. Jerusalem Cigarette Co's value of 5.94% is 81.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Jerusalem Cigarette Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 3.41 to 8.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.78 vs. the industry median of 31.71, Jerusalem Cigarette Co 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 Tobacco Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Tobacco Products companies is 31.71, based on 45 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. Jerusalem Cigarette Co's current Gross Margin % of 5.94% is 81.3% 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 Jerusalem Cigarette Co and its competitors. For the Tobacco Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 31.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jerusalem Cigarette Co's current Gross Margin % is 5.94%, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 4.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jerusalem Cigarette Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jerusalem Cigarette Co (XPAE:JCC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is JOD2.32, compared to a current price of JOD1.70 — trading 26.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 5.94%, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 4.78 and 81.3% below the Tobacco Products industry median of 31.71. Jerusalem Cigarette Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Jerusalem Cigarette Co (XPAE:JCC), the current Gross Margin % is 5.94% as of Jun. 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 Jerusalem Cigarette Co (XPAE:JCC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jerusalem Cigarette Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of JOD1.70 is trading 26.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of JOD2.32.
GuruFocus considers Jerusalem Cigarette Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XPAE:JCC:
Gross Margin %: 5.94% (24% above median its 10-year median of 4.78)
GF Value™: JOD2.32 vs. price of JOD1.70 (26.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 81.3% below the Tobacco Products median (#42 of 45)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XPAE:JCC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Jerusalem Cigarette Co Ltd is engaged in the production and sale of cigarettes and tobacco in the West Bank. The company also promotes social events such as renovations at hospitals, activities at local clubs and orphanages, and educational grants for university studies.
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