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Ingles Markets's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $332 Mil. Ingles Markets's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $1,327 Mil.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Ingles Markets's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $332 Mil. Ingles Markets's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $1,368 Mil. Therefore, Ingles Markets's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 24.30%.
Ingles Markets had a gross margin of 24.30% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Ingles Markets was 26.13%. The lowest was 23.05%. And the median was 24.20%.
Warning Sign:
Ingles Markets Inc gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -2.4%.
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
Ingles Markets had a gross margin of 24.30% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
Ingles Markets Gross Profit Related Terms
Ingles Markets Gross Profit Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ingles Markets's Gross Profit 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.
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Ingles Markets'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.
Ingles Markets Gross Profit vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Ingles Markets's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ingles Markets's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1,327 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.
Ingles Markets (IMKTA) has a Gross Profit of $1,327 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Ingles Markets and its competitors.
Is Ingles Markets' Gross Profit too high?
Ingles Markets' current Gross Profit is $1,327 Mil. Overall, Ingles Markets has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ingles Markets' Gross Profit compare to WMK and GO?
Ingles Markets' Gross Profit of $1,327 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive 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 - Defensive company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Retail - Defensive 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 Ingles Markets and its competitors. Ingles Markets's current Gross Profit is $1,327 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ingles Markets stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ingles Markets (IMKTA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $69.97, compared to a current price of $82.79 — trading 18.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is $1,327 Mil. Ingles Markets' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ingles Markets (IMKTA), the current Gross Profit is $1,327 Mil 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 Ingles Markets (IMKTA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ingles Markets stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $82.79 is trading 18.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $69.97.
GuruFocus considers Ingles Markets to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IMKTA:
Gross Profit: $1,327 Mil
GF Value™: $69.97 vs. price of $82.79 (18.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IMKTA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ingles Markets Inc is a U.S.-based company that is principally engaged in operating a supermarket chain. The company operates the business in the southeast United States, mainly in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee, with a few stores in Virginia and Alabama as well. The company locates its stores majorly in suburban areas, small towns, and neighborhood areas. It offers a broad range of goods, including food products, pharmacies, health and beauty care products, and general merchandise. The retail business contributes the majority of the company's revenue. The company's real estate ownership of a material portion of total stores enables it to generate rental income.
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