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Tongaat Hulett's gross profit for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2022 was R220 Mil. Tongaat Hulett's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2022 was R3,023 Mil.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Tongaat Hulett's gross profit for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2022 was R220 Mil. Tongaat Hulett's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2022 was R6,977 Mil. Therefore, Tongaat Hulett's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2022 was 3.15%.
Tongaat Hulett had a gross margin of 3.15% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2022 => No sustainable competitive advantage
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
Tongaat Hulett had a gross margin of 3.15% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2022 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Tongaat Hulett Gross Profit Related Terms
Tongaat Hulett Gross Profit Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tongaat Hulett'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 Confectioners subindustry, Tongaat Hulett'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.
Tongaat Hulett Gross Profit vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Tongaat Hulett's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tongaat Hulett's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2022 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was R3,023 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.
Tongaat Hulett (JSE:TON) has a Gross Profit of R3,023 Mil as of Mar. 2022. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Tongaat Hulett and its competitors.
Is Tongaat Hulett's Gross Profit too high?
Tongaat Hulett's current Gross Profit is R3,023 Mil. Overall, Tongaat Hulett has a GF Score™ of 11/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tongaat Hulett's Gross Profit compare to MDLZ and HSY?
Tongaat Hulett's Gross Profit of R3,023 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 Tongaat Hulett and its competitors. Tongaat Hulett's current Gross Profit is R3,023 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tongaat Hulett stock overvalued right now?
Tongaat Hulett (JSE:TON) has a current Gross Profit of R3,023 Mil. The current Gross Profit is R3,023 Mil. Tongaat Hulett's overall GF Score™ is 11/100. 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 Tongaat Hulett (JSE:TON), the current Gross Profit is R3,023 Mil as of Mar. 2022. 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.
Tongaat Hulett Ltd produces sugar and glucose in Africa. It procures its raw materials both from land it owns and from private farmers. Tongaat sells its products to customers in the foodservice industry and to consumers as branded products. Raw sugar sales make up most of the company's revenue. Its biggest markets are South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique. The company also earns revenue by converting and developing land that it owns and has used for agricultural purposes. Additionally, the by-products from its manufacturing processes create renewable energy, which the company uses to supply electricity to the grid in some instances.
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