Zambia Bata Shoe Co (LUS:BATA) Profitability Rank: 4 (As of . 20) — 100% Above Median

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LUS:BATA Zambia Bata Shoe Co Ltd LUS:BATA
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What is Zambia Bata Shoe Co Profitability Rank?

Zambia Bata Shoe Co LUS:BATA +0.21% 42 Profitability Rank is 4 as of . 20, which is 100% above its 10-year median of 2.00. GuruFocus rates LUS:BATA with a GF Score™ of 42/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Zambia Bata Shoe Co has the Profitability Rank of 4.

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.

Zambia Bata Shoe Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in . 20 was %. As of today, Zambia Bata Shoe Co's Piotroski F-Score is 9999.


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LUS:BATA vs : Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Zambia Bata Shoe Co'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.


Zambia Bata Shoe Co Profitability Rank vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Zambia Bata Shoe Co's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Zambia Bata Shoe Co's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Zambia Bata Shoe Co 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.

Zambia Bata Shoe Co has the Profitability Rank of 4.

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.

Zambia Bata Shoe Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in . 20 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: . 20 ) / Revenue (Q: . 20 )
= /
= %

* 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

Zambia Bata Shoe Co has an F-score of 9999. It is a bad or low score, which usually implies poor business operation.

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 4 mean?
Zambia Bata Shoe Co (LUS:BATA) has a Profitability Rank of 4 as of . 20. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Zambia Bata Shoe Co and its competitors. This is 100% above median its historical median of 2.00. Over the past decade, Zambia Bata Shoe Co's Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 6.00.
Is Zambia Bata Shoe Co's Profitability Rank too high?
Zambia Bata Shoe Co's current Profitability Rank of 4 is 100% above median its 10-year median of 2.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 6.00. Overall, Zambia Bata Shoe Co has a GF Score™ of 42/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zambia Bata Shoe Co's Profitability Rank compare to ?
Zambia Bata Shoe Co's Profitability Rank of 4 can be compared against companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry. Historically, Zambia Bata Shoe Co's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 6.00 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 Zambia Bata Shoe Co and its competitors. Zambia Bata Shoe Co's current Profitability Rank is 4, which is 100% above median its own 10-year median of 2.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zambia Bata Shoe Co stock overvalued right now?
Zambia Bata Shoe Co (LUS:BATA) has a current Profitability Rank of 4. The current Profitability Rank is 4, which is 100% above median its 10-year median of 2.00. Zambia Bata Shoe Co's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 2 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 Zambia Bata Shoe Co (LUS:BATA), the current Profitability Rank is 4 as of . 20. 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.

Zambia Bata Shoe Co Business Description

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Address Plot 6437, Mukwa Road, P.O. Box 30479, Lusaka, ZMB
Zambia Bata Shoe Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and trading of footwear products in Zambia. It also offers other leather and plastic products. The company's brands include Bata comfit, Hush puppies, and Power among others.
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