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Forafric GlobalAFRI -1.64%45 Gross Margin % is 11.09% as of Dec. 2025, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 10.42. GuruFocus rates AFRI with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.92 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,916 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Forafric Global ranks worse than 84.29% on this metric.
Forafric Global (NAS:AFRI) Gross Margin % 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
Forafric Global had a gross margin of 11.09% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Be Aware
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.
Forafric Global Gross Margin % Related Terms
Forafric Global Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Forafric Global'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.
AFRI vs ALCO, LMNR, VFF: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Forafric Global'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.
Forafric Global Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Forafric Global's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Forafric Global'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.
Forafric Global (AFRI) has a Gross Margin % of 11.09% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Forafric Global and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 10.42. Over the past decade, Forafric Global's Gross Margin % has ranged from 9.45 to 20.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Forafric Global ranks #1615 out of 1916 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 84.3%.
Is Forafric Global's Gross Margin % too high?
Forafric Global's current Gross Margin % of 11.09% is near median its 10-year median of 10.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.45 to a high of 20.55. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.27. Forafric Global's value of 11.09% is 57.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Forafric Global ranks #1615 out of 1916 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Forafric Global has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Forafric Global's Gross Margin % compare to ALCO and LMNR?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Forafric Global ranks #1615 out of 1916 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Forafric Global in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.27. Forafric Global's value of 11.09% is 57.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Forafric Global's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 9.45 to 20.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.42 vs. the industry median of 26.27, Forafric Global 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 26.27, based on 1,916 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. Forafric Global's current Gross Margin % of 11.09% is 57.8% 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 Forafric Global and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Forafric Global's current Gross Margin % is 11.09%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 10.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Forafric Global stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Forafric Global (AFRI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.92, compared to a current price of $10.97 — trading 85.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 11.09%, which is near median its 10-year median of 10.42 and 57.8% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.27. Forafric Global's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 6 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 Forafric Global (AFRI), the current Gross Margin % is 11.09% 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 Forafric Global (AFRI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Forafric Global stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $10.97 is trading 85.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.92.
GuruFocus considers Forafric Global to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AFRI:
Gross Margin %: 11.09% (near median its 10-year median of 10.42)
GF Value™: $5.92 vs. price of $10.97 (85.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 57.8% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1615 of 1916)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AFRI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Forafric Global PLC is engaged in the production and sale of wheat flour, semolina, pasta, and couscous products. The company operates through the Soft Wheat, Durum Wheat, and Couscous & Pasta segments. Its main brands include MAYMOUNA and TRIA. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Soft Wheat segment.
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