
Tesco PLC
LSE:TSCO

Gross Margin
Tesco PLC
Gross Margin is the amount of money a company retains after incurring the direct costs associated with producing the goods it sells and the services it provides. The higher the gross margin, the more capital a company retains, which it can then use to pay other costs or satisfy debt obligations.
Gross Margin Across Competitors
Country | Company | Market Cap |
Gross Margin |
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UK |
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Tesco PLC
LSE:TSCO
|
22.8B GBP |
7%
|
|
ZA |
S
|
Shoprite Holdings Ltd
JSE:SHP
|
137.2B Zac |
24%
|
|
CA |
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Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc
TSX:ATD
|
65.2B CAD |
17%
|
|
CA |
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Loblaw Companies Ltd
TSX:L
|
61.4B CAD |
32%
|
|
US |
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Kroger Co
NYSE:KR
|
43.7B USD |
23%
|
|
JP |
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Seven & i Holdings Co Ltd
TSE:3382
|
4.8T JPY |
29%
|
|
NL |
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Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV
AEX:AD
|
30B EUR |
27%
|
|
IN |
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Avenue Supermarts Ltd
NSE:DMART
|
2.6T INR |
15%
|
|
ZA |
P
|
Pick N Pay Stores Ltd
JSE:PIK
|
25.2B Zac |
18%
|
|
AU |
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Woolworths Group Ltd
ASX:WOW
|
37.9B AUD |
27%
|
|
CA |
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George Weston Ltd
TSX:WN
|
31.8B CAD |
33%
|
Tesco PLC
Glance View
Founded in 1919 by Jack Cohen, Tesco PLC has grown from a small market stall in London's East End into one of the world's leading multinational retail corporations. The company operates primarily in the grocery sector, but its tentacles stretch far beyond fresh produce and canned goods. Tesco's business model is rooted in a sophisticated supply chain that ensures efficiency from warehouse to shopping cart. It thrives on scale, offering a vast array of products – food and non-food items alike – at competitive prices. Over the decades, Tesco has ventured into financial services and telecoms, expanding its footprint through a blend of organic growth and strategic acquisitions. What sets Tesco apart is its ability to adapt to changing consumer trends, embracing technology to enhance the customer shopping experience. Tesco makes its money through a diverse array of revenue streams, chief among them its extensive network of retail stores encompassing hypermarkets, supermarkets, and convenience outlets. It skillfully leverages its massive market presence and buying power to negotiate favorable terms with suppliers, thus driving down costs which are partly passed onto consumers. Moreover, Tesco's loyalty program, Clubcard, feeds valuable data back into the business, fueling its endeavors to tailor promotions and optimize stock levels to match customer preferences. With a keen eye on digital transformation, Tesco has been advancing its online grocery operations, riding the wave of e-commerce growth to capture a broader market share. Through these multifaceted strategies, Tesco not only stays competitive but continually reinforces its position as a staple of the international retail landscape.

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Gross Margin is the amount of money a company retains after incurring the direct costs associated with producing the goods it sells and the services it provides. The higher the gross margin, the more capital a company retains, which it can then use to pay other costs or satisfy debt obligations.
Based on Tesco PLC's most recent financial statements, the company has Gross Margin of 7.2%.