Skin ElementsASX:SKN Gross Margin % is 79.89% as of Dec. 2025, which is 50% above its 10-year median of 53.10. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,899 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Skin Elements ranks better than 97.74% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Skin Elements's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:SKN'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 36.98 Med: 53.1 Max: 87.02
Current: 81.82
During the past 9 years, the highestGross Margin % of Skin Elements was 87.02%. The lowest was 36.98%. And the median was 53.10%.
ASX:SKN's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 97.74% of 1899
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.37
vs ASX:SKN: 81.82
Skin Elements had a gross margin of 79.89% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Skin Elements was 9.70% per year.
Skin Elements (ASX:SKN) 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
Skin Elements had a gross margin of 79.89% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable 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.
Skin Elements Gross Margin % Related Terms
Skin Elements Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Skin Elements'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:SKN vs PG, CL, KVUE: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Skin Elements'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.
Skin Elements Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Skin Elements's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Skin Elements'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.
Skin Elements (ASX:SKN) has a Gross Margin % of 79.89% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Skin Elements and its competitors. This is 50% above median its historical median of 53.10. Over the past decade, Skin Elements' Gross Margin % has ranged from 36.98 to 87.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Skin Elements ranks #43 out of 1899 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 2.3%.
Is Skin Elements' Gross Margin % too high?
Skin Elements' current Gross Margin % of 79.89% is 50% above median its 10-year median of 53.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 36.98 to a high of 87.02. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Skin Elements' value of 79.89% is 203% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Skin Elements ranks #43 out of 1899 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Skin Elements' Gross Margin % compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Skin Elements ranks #43 out of 1899 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Skin Elements in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Skin Elements' value of 79.89% is 203% above this benchmark. Historically, Skin Elements' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 36.98 to 87.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 53.10 vs. the industry median of 26.37, Skin Elements has consistently been above 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 1,899 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. Skin Elements's current Gross Margin % of 79.89% is 203% above 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 Skin Elements 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. Skin Elements's current Gross Margin % is 79.89%, which is 50% above median its own 10-year median of 53.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Skin Elements stock overvalued right now?
Skin Elements (ASX:SKN) has a current Gross Margin % of 79.89%. The current Gross Margin % is 79.89%, which is 50% above median its 10-year median of 53.10 and 203% above 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 Skin Elements (ASX:SKN), the current Gross Margin % is 79.89% 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.
Skin Elements Ltd is a company that operates in the beauty and personal care industry. The principal business activities include the manufacture and distribution of natural, organic, health, and wellness products. Its brand portfolio includes Soleo Organics natural sunscreen brand, the PapayaActivs therapeutic skincare range, Elizabeth Jane Natural Cosmetics, and the recently developed Invisi-Shield SuprCuvr plant-based hospital-grade disinfectant range. The company has a single segment being research and development of the inventive proprietary SE Formula biotechnology.
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