Pure Foods TasmaniaASX:PFT +14.29% Gross Margin % is 15.27% as of Dec. 2025, which is 28% above its 10-year median of 11.97. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,902 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Pure Foods Tasmania ranks worse than 83.6% on this metric.
Pure Foods Tasmania Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -28.7%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pure Foods Tasmania's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:PFT'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -66.84 Med: 11.97 Max: 30.07
Current: 11.1
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Pure Foods Tasmania was 30.07%. The lowest was -66.84%. And the median was 11.97%.
ASX:PFT's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 83.6% of 1902
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.37
vs ASX:PFT: 11.10
Pure Foods Tasmania had a gross margin of 15.27% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Pure Foods Tasmania was -28.70% per year.
Pure Foods Tasmania (ASX:PFT) 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
Pure Foods Tasmania had a gross margin of 15.27% 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.
Pure Foods Tasmania Gross Margin % Related Terms
Pure Foods Tasmania Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pure Foods Tasmania'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 Packaged Foods subindustry, Pure Foods Tasmania'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.
Pure Foods Tasmania Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Pure Foods Tasmania's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pure Foods Tasmania'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.
Pure Foods Tasmania (ASX:PFT) has a Gross Margin % of 15.27% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Pure Foods Tasmania and its competitors. This is 28% above median its historical median of 11.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Pure Foods Tasmania ranks #1590 out of 1902 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 83.6%.
Is Pure Foods Tasmania's Gross Margin % too high?
Pure Foods Tasmania's current Gross Margin % of 15.27% is 28% above median its 10-year median of 11.97. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Pure Foods Tasmania's value of 15.27% is 42.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pure Foods Tasmania ranks #1590 out of 1902 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Pure Foods Tasmania's Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Pure Foods Tasmania ranks #1590 out of 1902 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Pure Foods Tasmania in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Pure Foods Tasmania's value of 15.27% is 42.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.97 vs. the industry median of 26.37, Pure Foods Tasmania 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. Pure Foods Tasmania's current Gross Margin % of 15.27% is 42.1% 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 Pure Foods Tasmania 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. Pure Foods Tasmania's current Gross Margin % is 15.27%, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 11.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pure Foods Tasmania stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pure Foods Tasmania (ASX:PFT) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.02, compared to a current price of A$0.02 — trading 20% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 15.27%, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 11.97 and 42.1% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. 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 Pure Foods Tasmania (ASX:PFT), the current Gross Margin % is 15.27% 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.
Pure Foods Tasmania Ltd operates in the food industry, promoting Tasmania's food and beverage businesses. The company develops new products within its existing brands, acquires complementary brands and businesses, and increases its market penetration and distribution for its suite of brands and products globally. Its stable of brands and businesses includes Woodbridge Smokehouse, Tasmanian Pate, Daly Potato Co., and The Cashew Creamery. It operates in two segments namely Food which incorporates all brands of the Group; and Corporate and Other.
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