Cobram Estate OlivesCBOAF 32 Gross Margin % is 17.95% as of Dec. 2025, which is 51% below its 10-year median of 36.73. GuruFocus rates CBOAF with a GF Score™ of 32/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.82 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,902 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Cobram Estate Olives ranks better than 88.43% on this metric.
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
Cobram Estate Olives had a gross margin of 17.95% 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.
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Cobram Estate Olives Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cobram Estate Olives'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, Cobram Estate Olives'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.
Cobram Estate Olives Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Cobram Estate Olives's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cobram Estate Olives'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.
Cobram Estate Olives (CBOAF) has a Gross Margin % of 17.95% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Cobram Estate Olives and its competitors. This is 51% below median its historical median of 36.73. Over the past decade, Cobram Estate Olives' Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.62 to 56.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Cobram Estate Olives ranks #220 out of 1902 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 11.6%.
Is Cobram Estate Olives' Gross Margin % too high?
Cobram Estate Olives' current Gross Margin % of 17.95% is 51% below median its 10-year median of 36.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 28.62 to a high of 56.62. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Cobram Estate Olives' value of 17.95% is 31.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cobram Estate Olives ranks #220 out of 1902 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cobram Estate Olives has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cobram Estate Olives' Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Cobram Estate Olives ranks #220 out of 1902 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Cobram Estate Olives in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Cobram Estate Olives' value of 17.95% is 31.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Cobram Estate Olives' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.62 to 56.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 36.73 vs. the industry median of 26.37, Cobram Estate Olives 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. Cobram Estate Olives's current Gross Margin % of 17.95% is 31.9% 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 Cobram Estate Olives 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. Cobram Estate Olives's current Gross Margin % is 17.95%, which is 51% below median its own 10-year median of 36.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cobram Estate Olives stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cobram Estate Olives (CBOAF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.82, compared to a current price of $2.88 — trading 58.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 17.95%, which is 51% below median its 10-year median of 36.73 and 31.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. Cobram Estate Olives' overall GF Score™ is 32/100 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 Cobram Estate Olives (CBOAF), the current Gross Margin % is 17.95% 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.
Is Cobram Estate Olives (CBOAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cobram Estate Olives stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.88 is trading 58.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.82.
GuruFocus considers Cobram Estate Olives to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CBOAF:
Gross Margin %: 17.95% (51% below median its 10-year median of 36.73)
GF Value™: $1.82 vs. price of $2.88 (58.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 31.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#220 of 1902)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CBOAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cobram Estate Olives Ltd is a producer and marketer of premium quality extra virgin olive oil. It owns the two Australian extra virgin olive oil brands, Cobram Estate and Red Island. The company's geographical segment includes Australia; United States of America and Innovation and value-added products. It derives a majority of revenue from Australian operations.
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