AEP PlantationsAEPLF 70 Gross Margin % is 25.98% as of Dec. 2025, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 24.59. GuruFocus rates AEPLF with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.24 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,902 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, AEP Plantations ranks better than 50.84% on this metric.
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
AEP Plantations had a gross margin of 25.98% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
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If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
AEP Plantations Gross Margin % Related Terms
AEP Plantations Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AEP Plantations's Gross Margin % 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 Farm Products subindustry, AEP Plantations's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % 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.
AEP Plantations Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, AEP Plantations's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AEP Plantations's Gross Margin % falls into.
* 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.
AEP Plantations (AEPLF) has a Gross Margin % of 25.98% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on AEP Plantations and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 24.59. Over the past decade, AEP Plantations' Gross Margin % has ranged from 10.44 to 31.70. According to the industry distribution chart, AEP Plantations ranks #935 out of 1902 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 49.2%.
Is AEP Plantations' Gross Margin % too high?
AEP Plantations' current Gross Margin % of 25.98% is near median its 10-year median of 24.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.44 to a high of 31.70. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. AEP Plantations' value of 25.98% is 1.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AEP Plantations ranks #935 out of 1902 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, AEP Plantations has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AEP Plantations' Gross Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, AEP Plantations ranks #935 out of 1902 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts AEP Plantations in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. AEP Plantations' value of 25.98% is 1.5% below this benchmark. Historically, AEP Plantations' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 10.44 to 31.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.59 vs. the industry median of 26.37, AEP Plantations has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Margin % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Gross Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 26.37, based on 1,902 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. AEP Plantations's current Gross Margin % of 25.98% is 1.5% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on AEP Plantations and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AEP Plantations's current Gross Margin % is 25.98%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 24.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AEP Plantations stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AEP Plantations (AEPLF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.24, compared to a current price of $2.17 — trading 74.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 25.98%, which is near median its 10-year median of 24.59 and 1.5% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. AEP Plantations' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For AEP Plantations (AEPLF), the current Gross Margin % is 25.98% as of Dec. 2025. 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 AEP Plantations (AEPLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AEP Plantations stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.17 is trading 74.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.24.
GuruFocus considers AEP Plantations to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AEPLF:
Gross Margin %: 25.98% (near median its 10-year median of 24.59)
GF Value™: $1.24 vs. price of $2.17 (74.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1.5% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#935 of 1902)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AEPLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AEP Plantations PLC, formerly Anglo-Eastern Plantations PLC is engaged in the production and processing of palm oil and rubber. The company's segments include CPO (Crude Palm Oil), palm kernel and FFB (Fresh Fruit Bunches), Rubber, Shell nut, Biomass products, Biogas products, and others. The majority of the revenue is generated from the CPO, palm kernel, and FFB segment. The company's geographical segments include Indonesia and Malaysia, out of which Indonesia is further classified in North Sumatera, Bengkulu, South Sumatera, Riau, Bangka and Kalimantan. The majority of the revenue is generated from Indonesia.
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