Inghams GroupASX:ING -1.02%72 Gross Margin % is 16.38% as of Dec. 2025, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 17.77. GuruFocus rates ASX:ING with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of A$3.36 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,902 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Inghams Group ranks worse than 70.77% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Inghams Group's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:ING'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.95 Med: 17.77 Max: 19.03
Current: 17.36
During the past 9 years, the highestGross Margin % of Inghams Group was 19.03%. The lowest was 14.95%. And the median was 17.77%.
ASX:ING's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 70.77% of 1902
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.37
vs ASX:ING: 17.36
Inghams Group had a gross margin of 16.38% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Inghams Group was 1.90% per year.
Inghams Group (ASX:ING) 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
Inghams Group had a gross margin of 16.38% 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.
Inghams Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
Inghams Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Inghams Group'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.
ASX:ING vs ADM, BG, TSN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Inghams Group'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.
Inghams Group Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Inghams Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Inghams Group'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.
Inghams Group (ASX:ING) has a Gross Margin % of 16.38% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Inghams Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 17.77. Over the past decade, Inghams Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.95 to 19.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Inghams Group ranks #1346 out of 1902 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 70.8%.
Is Inghams Group's Gross Margin % too high?
Inghams Group's current Gross Margin % of 16.38% is near median its 10-year median of 17.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.95 to a high of 19.03. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Inghams Group's value of 16.38% is 37.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Inghams Group ranks #1346 out of 1902 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Inghams Group has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Inghams Group's Gross Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Inghams Group ranks #1346 out of 1902 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Inghams Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Inghams Group's value of 16.38% is 37.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Inghams Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.95 to 19.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.77 vs. the industry median of 26.37, Inghams Group 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. Inghams Group's current Gross Margin % of 16.38% is 37.9% 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 Inghams Group 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. Inghams Group's current Gross Margin % is 16.38%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 17.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Inghams Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Inghams Group (ASX:ING) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$3.36, compared to a current price of A$1.95 — trading 42.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 16.38%, which is near median its 10-year median of 17.77 and 37.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. Inghams Group's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 9 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 Inghams Group (ASX:ING), the current Gross Margin % is 16.38% 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 Inghams Group (ASX:ING) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Inghams Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$1.95 is trading 42.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$3.36.
GuruFocus considers Inghams Group to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:ING:
Gross Margin %: 16.38% (near median its 10-year median of 17.77)
GF Value™: A$3.36 vs. price of A$1.95 (42.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 37.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1346 of 1902)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:ING stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Inghams is the largest vertically integrated poultry producer in Australia and New Zealand. The firm enjoys a number-one position in Australia with approximately 40% market share and a number-two position in New Zealand with around 35% share. Inghams supplies poultry products, notably to major Australian supermarkets Woolworths and Coles and quick-service restaurants McDonald's and KFC. Sales are heavily skewed toward poultry, which includes the production and sale of chicken and turkey products.
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