Chaosua Foods Industry PCL (BKK:CHAO) Gross Margin %: 36.41% (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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What is Chaosua Foods Industry PCL Gross Margin %?

Chaosua Foods Industry PCL BKK:CHAO 22 Gross Margin % is 36.41% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 36.07. GuruFocus rates BKK:CHAO with a GF Score™ of 22/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,908 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Chaosua Foods Industry PCL ranks better than 70.18% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Chaosua Foods Industry PCL's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ฿107 Mil. Chaosua Foods Industry PCL's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ฿293 Mil. Therefore, Chaosua Foods Industry PCL's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 36.41%.


The historical rank and industry rank for Chaosua Foods Industry PCL's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

BKK:CHAO' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 30.91   Med: 36.07   Max: 37.87
Current: 36.29


During the past 4 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Chaosua Foods Industry PCL was 37.87%. The lowest was 30.91%. And the median was 36.07%.

BKK:CHAO's Gross Margin % is ranked better than
70.18% of 1908 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.345 vs BKK:CHAO: 36.29

Chaosua Foods Industry PCL had a gross margin of 36.41% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Chaosua Foods Industry PCL was 0.00% per year.


Chaosua Foods Industry PCL  (BKK:CHAO) 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

Chaosua Foods Industry PCL had a gross margin of 36.41% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins


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.


Chaosua Foods Industry PCL Gross Margin % Related Terms


Chaosua Foods Industry PCL Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chaosua Foods Industry PCL'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.

Chaosua Foods Industry PCL Gross Margin % Chart

Chaosua Foods Industry PCL Annual Data
Trend Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Gross Margin %
30.91 37.87 36.46 35.68

Chaosua Foods Industry PCL Quarterly Data
Dec22 Mar23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Gross Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 33.76 33.82 35.48 38.91 36.41

BKK:CHAO vs KHC, GIS: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Chaosua Foods Industry PCL'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.


Chaosua Foods Industry PCL Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Chaosua Foods Industry PCL's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Chaosua Foods Industry PCL's Gross Margin % falls into.


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Chaosua Foods Industry PCL Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

Chaosua Foods Industry PCL's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Dec. 2025 )=Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=505.1 / 1415.583
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(1415.583 - 910.459) / 1415.583
=35.68 %

Chaosua Foods Industry PCL's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Gross Profit (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=106.7 / 293.074
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(293.074 - 186.367) / 293.074
=36.41 %

* 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.

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What does a Gross Margin % of 36.41% mean?
Chaosua Foods Industry PCL (BKK:CHAO) has a Gross Margin % of 36.41% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Chaosua Foods Industry PCL and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 36.07. Over the past decade, Chaosua Foods Industry PCL's Gross Margin % has ranged from 30.91 to 37.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Chaosua Foods Industry PCL ranks #569 out of 1908 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 29.8%.
Is Chaosua Foods Industry PCL's Gross Margin % too high?
Chaosua Foods Industry PCL's current Gross Margin % of 36.41% is near median its 10-year median of 36.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 30.91 to a high of 37.87. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.35. Chaosua Foods Industry PCL's value of 36.41% is 38.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chaosua Foods Industry PCL ranks #569 out of 1908 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Chaosua Foods Industry PCL has a GF Score™ of 22/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chaosua Foods Industry PCL's Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Chaosua Foods Industry PCL ranks #569 out of 1908 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Chaosua Foods Industry PCL in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.35. Chaosua Foods Industry PCL's value of 36.41% is 38.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Chaosua Foods Industry PCL's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 30.91 to 37.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 36.07 vs. the industry median of 26.35, Chaosua Foods Industry PCL 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 26.35, based on 1,908 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. Chaosua Foods Industry PCL's current Gross Margin % of 36.41% is 38.2% 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 Chaosua Foods Industry PCL and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chaosua Foods Industry PCL's current Gross Margin % is 36.41%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 36.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chaosua Foods Industry PCL stock overvalued right now?
Chaosua Foods Industry PCL (BKK:CHAO) has a current Gross Margin % of 36.41%. The current Gross Margin % is 36.41%, which is near median its 10-year median of 36.07 and 38.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.35. Chaosua Foods Industry PCL's overall GF Score™ is 22/100 with 2 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 Chaosua Foods Industry PCL (BKK:CHAO), the current Gross Margin % is 36.41% as of Mar. 2026. 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.

Chaosua Foods Industry PCL Business Description

Address Mittraphap Road, No. 99, Village No. 9, Sunaree Subdistrict, Mueang District, Nakhon Ratchasima, THA, 30000
Chaosua Foods Industry PCL is engaged in the production and distribution of snacks. and processed food products from meat. The company has two reportable segments as follows: Snacks and Meal. Key revenue is generated from Snacks. The company operates in Thailand, China, the United States, Australia, Hong Kong, and Others.
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