Zambeef Products (LUS:ZMBF) Gross Profit: ZMW3,028 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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LUS:ZMBF Zambeef Products PLC LUS:ZMBF
92 GF Score
Price ZMW1.97
GF Value ZMW1.55
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Zambeef Products Gross Profit?

Zambeef Products LUS:ZMBF +0.51% 92 Gross Profit is ZMW3,028 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LUS:ZMBF with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of ZMW1.55 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Zambeef Products's gross profit for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was ZMW1,510 Mil. Zambeef Products's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ZMW3,028 Mil.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Zambeef Products's gross profit for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was ZMW1,510 Mil. Zambeef Products's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was ZMW3,931 Mil. Therefore, Zambeef Products's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 38.42%.

Zambeef Products had a gross margin of 38.42% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins

During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Zambeef Products was 37.16%. The lowest was 29.57%. And the median was 33.32%.


Zambeef Products  (LUS:ZMBF) 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

Zambeef Products had a gross margin of 38.42% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins


Zambeef Products Gross Profit Related Terms


Zambeef Products Gross Profit Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zambeef Products'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.

Zambeef Products Gross Profit Chart

Zambeef Products Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Gross Profit
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1,470.72 1,633.19 1,843.26 2,475.12 2,925.64

Zambeef Products Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Gross Profit Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1,115.60 1,359.52 1,408.14 1,517.50 1,510.06

LUS:ZMBF vs KHC, GIS: Gross Profit Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Zambeef Products'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.


Zambeef Products Gross Profit vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Zambeef Products's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Zambeef Products's Gross Profit falls into.


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Zambeef Products Gross Profit Calculation

Gross Profit is the different between the sale prices and the cost of buying or producing the goods.

Zambeef Products's Gross Profit for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Gross Profit (A: Sep. 2025 )=Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold
=8058.283 - 5132.647
=2,926

Zambeef Products's Gross Profit for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Gross Profit (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold
=3930.788 - 2420.724
=1,510

Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ZMW3,028 Mil.

Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.

Zambeef Products's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Gross Profit (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=1,510 / 3930.788
=38.42 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Profit →
What does a Gross Profit of ZMW3,028 Mil mean?
Zambeef Products (LUS:ZMBF) has a Gross Profit of ZMW3,028 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Zambeef Products and its competitors.
Is Zambeef Products' Gross Profit too high?
Zambeef Products' current Gross Profit is ZMW3,028 Mil. Overall, Zambeef Products has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zambeef Products' Gross Profit compare to KHC and GIS?
Zambeef Products' Gross Profit of ZMW3,028 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 Zambeef Products and its competitors. Zambeef Products's current Gross Profit is ZMW3,028 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zambeef Products stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zambeef Products (LUS:ZMBF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ZMW1.55, compared to a current price of ZMW1.97 — trading 27.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is ZMW3,028 Mil. Zambeef Products' overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 9 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 Zambeef Products (LUS:ZMBF), the current Gross Profit is ZMW3,028 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 Zambeef Products (LUS:ZMBF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zambeef Products stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ZMW1.97 is trading 27.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ZMW1.55. GuruFocus considers Zambeef Products to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LUS:ZMBF:

  • Gross Profit: ZMW3,028 Mil
  • GF Value™: ZMW1.55 vs. price of ZMW1.97 (27.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LUS:ZMBF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Zambeef Products Business Description

Other Exchanges ZAM:UK
Address Manda Road, Plot 4970, Industrial Area, Lusaka, ZMB
Zambeef Products PLC is a food retailer engaged in the production, processing, distribution, and retailing of beef, chicken, pork, milk, dairy products, eggs, stock feed, and flour. The company has row cropping operations of maize, soya beans, and wheat crops under irrigation. The company's reportable segment includes Retailing and cold chain food products and Cropping and milling. The majority of the revenue for the company is generated from its cropping and milling segment which is involved in selling of sells wheat, soya, and maize grain, and flour mill and bread.
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