Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia (BUE:PATA) Profitability Rank: 5 (As of Jun. 2026) — 29% Below Median

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BUE:PATA Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia SA BUE:PATA
65 GF Score
Price ARS1,250.00
GF Value ARS1,537.89
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia Profitability Rank?

Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia BUE:PATA -0.79% 65 Profitability Rank is 5 as of Jun. 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates BUE:PATA with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of ARS1,537.89 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia has the Profitability Rank of 5.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 2.23%. As of today, Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia's Piotroski F-Score is 5.


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BUE:PATA vs DDS, M: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Department Stores subindustry, Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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.


Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia Profitability Rank vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia has the Profitability Rank of 5.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=22117.059 / 989694.602
=2.23 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia has an F-score of 5 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 5 mean?
Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia (BUE:PATA) has a Profitability Rank of 5 as of Jun. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia's Profitability Rank has ranged from 4.00 to 9.00.
Is Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia's Profitability Rank too high?
Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia's current Profitability Rank of 5 is 29% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 9.00. Overall, Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia's Profitability Rank compare to DDS and M?
Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia's Profitability Rank of 5 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. Historically, Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 4.00 to 9.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia and its competitors. Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia's current Profitability Rank is 5, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 7.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia (BUE:PATA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS1,537.89, compared to a current price of ARS1,250.00 — trading 18.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 5, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia (BUE:PATA), the current Profitability Rank is 5 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 Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia (BUE:PATA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ARS1,250.00 is trading 18.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ARS1,537.89. GuruFocus considers Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BUE:PATA:

  • Profitability Rank: 5 (29% below median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: ARS1,537.89 vs. price of ARS1,250.00 (18.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia Business Description

Address Avenue Leandro, N. Alem 1134, 8th floor, Buenos Aires, ARG
Importadora Y Exportadora De La Patagonia SA operates a chain of supermarkets. It produces and distributes meat, various cold cuts, frozen and canned foods, bakery, dairy, toiletries, groceries and cleaning products, among others. The company has business activities such as in buying and selling , import, collection, fractionation, distribution and export of all kinds of fruits and foods, fresh and packaged, perishable or non-perishable, and in general of any merchandise or product marketable in general stores, both in their own physical establishments or in third parties, such as hypermarkets or supermarkets.
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