Crown HoldingsCCK +0.96%78 Gross Margin % is 19.76% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 20.64. GuruFocus rates CCK with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $101.46 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 383 Packaging & Containers companies, Crown Holdings ranks better than 50.91% 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
Crown Holdings had a gross margin of 19.76% 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.
Crown Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Crown Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Crown Holdings'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 Packaging & Containers subindustry, Crown Holdings'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.
Crown Holdings Gross Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Crown Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Crown Holdings'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.
Crown Holdings (CCK) has a Gross Margin % of 19.76% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Crown Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 20.64. Over the past decade, Crown Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.77 to 22.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Crown Holdings ranks #188 out of 383 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 49.1%.
Is Crown Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Crown Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 19.76% is near median its 10-year median of 20.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.77 to a high of 22.03. The Packaging & Containers industry median Gross Margin % is 21.27. Crown Holdings' value of 19.76% is 7.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Crown Holdings ranks #188 out of 383 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Crown Holdings has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Crown Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to AVY and BALL?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Crown Holdings ranks #188 out of 383 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Crown Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 21.27. Crown Holdings' value of 19.76% is 7.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Crown Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.77 to 22.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.64 vs. the industry median of 21.27, Crown Holdings 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Gross Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 21.27, based on 383 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. Crown Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 19.76% is 7.1% 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 Crown Holdings and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Gross Margin % is 21.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Crown Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 19.76%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 20.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Crown Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crown Holdings (CCK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $101.46, compared to a current price of $110.01 — trading 8.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 19.76%, which is near median its 10-year median of 20.64 and 7.1% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 21.27. Crown Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 5 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 Crown Holdings (CCK), the current Gross Margin % is 19.76% 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 Crown Holdings (CCK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crown Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $110.01 is trading 8.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $101.46.
GuruFocus considers Crown Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CCK:
Gross Margin %: 19.76% (near median its 10-year median of 20.64)
GF Value™: $101.46 vs. price of $110.01 (8.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 7.1% below the Packaging & Containers median (#188 of 383)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CCK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Crown Holdings Inc is a producer of metal packaging. The company manufactures beverage cans, metal food cans, and closures, as well as aerosol cans. With the purchase of Signode, the company also has a presence in a wide variety of protective transport packaging. Although it's headquartered in the United States, the vast majority of Crown's sales come from its operations in Europe, South America, and Southeast Asia.
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