Cairo Oils & SoapCAI:COSG +1.32%54 Gross Margin % is 12.04% as of Mar. 2026, which is 187% above its 10-year median of 4.20. GuruFocus rates CAI:COSG with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of E£1.13 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,899 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Cairo Oils & Soap ranks worse than 92.79% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cairo Oils & Soap's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CAI:COSG'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -58.6 Med: 4.2 Max: 14.82
Current: 5.6
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Cairo Oils & Soap was 14.82%. The lowest was -58.60%. And the median was 4.20%.
CAI:COSG's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 92.79% of 1899
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.37
vs CAI:COSG: 5.60
Cairo Oils & Soap had a gross margin of 12.04% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Cairo Oils & Soap was 0.00% 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
Cairo Oils & Soap had a gross margin of 12.04% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Cairo Oils & Soap Gross Margin % Related Terms
Cairo Oils & Soap Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cairo Oils & Soap'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.
CAI:COSG vs PG, CL, KVUE: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Cairo Oils & Soap'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.
Cairo Oils & Soap Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Cairo Oils & Soap's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cairo Oils & Soap'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.
Cairo Oils & Soap (CAI:COSG) has a Gross Margin % of 12.04% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Cairo Oils & Soap and its competitors. This is 187% above median its historical median of 4.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Cairo Oils & Soap ranks #1762 out of 1899 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 92.8%.
Is Cairo Oils & Soap's Gross Margin % too high?
Cairo Oils & Soap's current Gross Margin % of 12.04% is 187% above median its 10-year median of 4.20. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Cairo Oils & Soap's value of 12.04% is 54.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cairo Oils & Soap ranks #1762 out of 1899 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Cairo Oils & Soap has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cairo Oils & Soap's Gross Margin % compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Cairo Oils & Soap ranks #1762 out of 1899 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Cairo Oils & Soap in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Cairo Oils & Soap's value of 12.04% is 54.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.20 vs. the industry median of 26.37, Cairo Oils & Soap 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 1,899 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. Cairo Oils & Soap's current Gross Margin % of 12.04% is 54.3% 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 Cairo Oils & Soap 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. Cairo Oils & Soap's current Gross Margin % is 12.04%, which is 187% above median its own 10-year median of 4.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cairo Oils & Soap stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cairo Oils & Soap (CAI:COSG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is E£1.13, compared to a current price of E£1.54 — trading 36.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 12.04%, which is 187% above median its 10-year median of 4.20 and 54.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. Cairo Oils & Soap's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 6 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 Cairo Oils & Soap (CAI:COSG), the current Gross Margin % is 12.04% 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.
Is Cairo Oils & Soap (CAI:COSG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cairo Oils & Soap stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of E£1.54 is trading 36.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of E£1.13.
GuruFocus considers Cairo Oils & Soap to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CAI:COSG:
Gross Margin %: 12.04% (187% above median its 10-year median of 4.20)
GF Value™: E£1.13 vs. price of E£1.54 (36.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 54.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1762 of 1899)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CAI:COSG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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