Camil AlimentosBSP:CAML3 +0.20%77 Gross Margin % is 21.71% as of Feb. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 22.34. GuruFocus rates BSP:CAML3 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of R$7.20 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,902 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Camil Alimentos ranks worse than 58.94% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Camil Alimentos's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:CAML3'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 19.49 Med: 22.34 Max: 25.73
Current: 22.42
During the past 12 years, the highestGross Margin % of Camil Alimentos was 25.73%. The lowest was 19.49%. And the median was 22.34%.
BSP:CAML3's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 58.94% of 1902
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.37
vs BSP:CAML3: 22.42
Camil Alimentos had a gross margin of 21.71% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Camil Alimentos was -0.10% per year.
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
Camil Alimentos had a gross margin of 21.71% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 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.
Camil Alimentos Gross Margin % Related Terms
Camil Alimentos Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Camil Alimentos'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.
BSP:CAML3 vs KHC, GIS, JBS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Camil Alimentos'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.
Camil Alimentos Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Camil Alimentos's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Camil Alimentos'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.
Camil Alimentos (BSP:CAML3) has a Gross Margin % of 21.71% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Camil Alimentos and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 22.34. Over the past decade, Camil Alimentos' Gross Margin % has ranged from 19.49 to 25.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Camil Alimentos ranks #1121 out of 1902 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 58.9%.
Is Camil Alimentos' Gross Margin % too high?
Camil Alimentos' current Gross Margin % of 21.71% is near median its 10-year median of 22.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 19.49 to a high of 25.73. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Camil Alimentos' value of 21.71% is 17.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Camil Alimentos ranks #1121 out of 1902 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Camil Alimentos has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Camil Alimentos' Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Camil Alimentos ranks #1121 out of 1902 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Camil Alimentos in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Camil Alimentos' value of 21.71% is 17.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Camil Alimentos' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 19.49 to 25.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.34 vs. the industry median of 26.37, Camil Alimentos 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. Camil Alimentos's current Gross Margin % of 21.71% is 17.7% 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 Camil Alimentos 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. Camil Alimentos's current Gross Margin % is 21.71%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 22.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Camil Alimentos stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Camil Alimentos (BSP:CAML3) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$7.20, compared to a current price of R$5.11 — trading 29% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 21.71%, which is near median its 10-year median of 22.34 and 17.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. Camil Alimentos' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Camil Alimentos (BSP:CAML3), the current Gross Margin % is 21.71% as of Feb. 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.
Is Camil Alimentos (BSP:CAML3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Camil Alimentos stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R$5.11 is trading 29% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$7.20.
GuruFocus considers Camil Alimentos to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:CAML3:
Gross Margin %: 21.71% (near median its 10-year median of 22.34)
GF Value™: R$7.20 vs. price of R$5.11 (29% below fair value)
Industry Position: 17.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1121 of 1902)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:CAML3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Camil Alimentos SA is a consumer goods company. The company is engaged in processing, producing, packing, and distributing rice, beans, sugar, and canned fish, among other products in the food sector. It has a diversified portfolio through brands in Brazil, Uruguay, Chile, Peru, Ecuador and Paraguay. The operating business segments are Food products - Brazil, and Food products - International Food products. The company earns maximum revenue from Food products - the Brazil segment.
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