Lombard et MedotXPAR:MLCAC -14.47%33 Gross Margin % is 20.83% as of Dec. 2024, which is 68% above its 10-year median of 12.38. GuruFocus rates XPAR:MLCAC with a GF Score™ of 33/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 205 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Lombard et Medot ranks worse than 89.27% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lombard et Medot's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XPAR:MLCAC'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.18 Med: 12.38 Max: 20.83
Current: 20.83
During the past 5 years, the highestGross Margin % of Lombard et Medot was 20.83%. The lowest was 5.18%. And the median was 12.38%.
XPAR:MLCAC's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 89.27% of 205
companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 42.2
vs XPAR:MLCAC: 20.83
Lombard et Medot had a gross margin of 20.83% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Lombard et Medot was 0.00% per year.
Lombard et Medot (XPAR:MLCAC) 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
Lombard et Medot had a gross margin of 20.83% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 => 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.
Lombard et Medot Gross Margin % Related Terms
Lombard et Medot Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lombard et Medot'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.
Lombard et Medot Gross Margin % Chart
Lombard et Medot Annual Data
Trend
Dec20
Dec21
Dec22
Dec23
Dec24
Gross Margin %
6.39
5.18
12.38
15.72
20.83
Lombard et Medot Semi-Annual Data
Dec20
Dec21
Dec22
Dec23
Dec24
Gross Margin %
6.39
5.18
12.38
15.72
20.83
XPAR:MLCAC vs BF.B: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries subindustry, Lombard et Medot'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.
Lombard et Medot Gross Margin % vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Lombard et Medot's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lombard et Medot'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.
Lombard et Medot (XPAR:MLCAC) has a Gross Margin % of 20.83% as of Dec. 2024. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Lombard et Medot and its competitors. This is 68% above median its historical median of 12.38. Over the past decade, Lombard et Medot's Gross Margin % has ranged from 5.18 to 20.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Lombard et Medot ranks #183 out of 205 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 89.3%.
Is Lombard et Medot's Gross Margin % too high?
Lombard et Medot's current Gross Margin % of 20.83% is 68% above median its 10-year median of 12.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.18 to a high of 20.83. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Gross Margin % is 42.20. Lombard et Medot's value of 20.83% is 50.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lombard et Medot ranks #183 out of 205 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lombard et Medot has a GF Score™ of 33/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lombard et Medot's Gross Margin % compare to BF.B?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Lombard et Medot ranks #183 out of 205 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Lombard et Medot in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 42.20. Lombard et Medot's value of 20.83% is 50.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Lombard et Medot's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 5.18 to 20.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.38 vs. the industry median of 42.20, Lombard et Medot 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Gross Margin % among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 42.20, based on 205 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. Lombard et Medot's current Gross Margin % of 20.83% is 50.6% 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 Lombard et Medot and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Gross Margin % is 42.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lombard et Medot's current Gross Margin % is 20.83%, which is 68% above median its own 10-year median of 12.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lombard et Medot stock overvalued right now?
Lombard et Medot (XPAR:MLCAC) has a current Gross Margin % of 20.83%. The current Gross Margin % is 20.83%, which is 68% above median its 10-year median of 12.38 and 50.6% below the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 42.20. Lombard et Medot's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 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 Lombard et Medot (XPAR:MLCAC), the current Gross Margin % is 20.83% as of Dec. 2024. 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.
Lombard et Medot operates in brewers industry. The company is engaged in the manufacturing, packaging, and distribution of champagne in France and other parts of the world.
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