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Libstar Holdings's gross profit for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was R1,427 Mil. Libstar Holdings's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was R2,717 Mil.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Libstar Holdings's gross profit for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was R1,427 Mil. Libstar Holdings's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was R6,371 Mil. Therefore, Libstar Holdings's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 22.41%.
Libstar Holdings had a gross margin of 22.41% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
During the past 12 years, the highestGross Margin % of Libstar Holdings was 24.40%. The lowest was 20.75%. And the median was 22.29%.
Warning Sign:
Libstar Holdings Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.6%.
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
Libstar Holdings had a gross margin of 22.41% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
Libstar Holdings Gross Profit Related Terms
Libstar Holdings Gross Profit Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Libstar Holdings'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 Packaged Foods subindustry, Libstar Holdings'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.
Libstar Holdings Gross Profit vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Libstar Holdings's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Libstar Holdings's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was R2,717 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.
Libstar Holdings (JSE:LBR) has a Gross Profit of R2,717 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Libstar Holdings and its competitors.
Is Libstar Holdings' Gross Profit too high?
Libstar Holdings' current Gross Profit is R2,717 Mil. Overall, Libstar Holdings has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Libstar Holdings' Gross Profit compare to KHC and GIS?
Libstar Holdings' Gross Profit of R2,717 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Libstar Holdings and its competitors. Libstar Holdings's current Gross Profit is R2,717 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Libstar Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Libstar Holdings (JSE:LBR) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R4.24, compared to a current price of R4.03 — trading 5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is R2,717 Mil. Libstar Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 4 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 Libstar Holdings (JSE:LBR), the current Gross Profit is R2,717 Mil as of Dec. 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 Libstar Holdings (JSE:LBR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Libstar Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R4.03 is trading 5% below its estimated GF Value™ of R4.24.
GuruFocus considers Libstar Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:LBR:
Gross Profit: R2,717 Mil
GF Value™: R4.24 vs. price of R4.03 (5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:LBR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Libstar Holdings Ltd is a manufacturer, distributor, and marketer of branded and private-label consumer packaged goods. Its portfolio comprises: Perishable Products, such as dairy, meat, fresh mushrooms, and convenience meals; Ambient Products that include dry and wet condiments, meal ingredients, baked goods, snacks, and spreads; and Household and Personal Care products. Products are sold in South Africa and globally across four channels (Retail and wholesale, Food service, Exports, and Industrial and contract manufacturing). The company's operating segment includes Perishable Products, Ambient Products, and Household and Personal Care Products. It generates maximum revenue from the Ambient Products. The company's manufacturing facilities are situated in South Africa.
77GF Score
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