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Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao (BSP:PCAR3) Gross Profit 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
Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao had a gross margin of 30.45% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao Gross Profit Related Terms
Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao Gross Profit 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.
Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao Gross Profit Chart
For the Department Stores subindustry, Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao's Gross Profit, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Profit 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.
Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao Gross Profit vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was R$2,591 Mil.
Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.
* 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.
Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao (BSP:PCAR3) has a Gross Profit of R$2,591 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao and its competitors.
Is Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao's Gross Profit too high?
Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao's current Gross Profit is R$2,591 Mil. Overall, Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao's Gross Profit compare to DDS and M?
Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao's Gross Profit of R$2,591 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Profit for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, Gross Profit 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 Profit mean?
A high Gross Profit can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao and its competitors. Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao's current Gross Profit is R$2,591 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao (BSP:PCAR3) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$2.91, compared to a current price of R$2.76 — trading 5.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is R$2,591 Mil. Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao (BSP:PCAR3), the current Gross Profit is R$2,591 Mil as of Mar. 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 Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao (BSP:PCAR3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R$2.76 is trading 5.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$2.91.
GuruFocus considers Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:PCAR3:
Gross Profit: R$2,591 Mil
GF Value™: R$2.91 vs. price of R$2.76 (5.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:PCAR3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao is engaged in the retail of food and other products through its chain of supermarkets and specialized stores. The Company has only two segments, referred to as Retail, which comprises the banners Pao de Acucar, Mercado Extra, Minimercado Extra, and Minuto Pao de Acucar. Other businesses comprise the operations of Stix.
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