CCL IndustriesCCLLF -2.27%80 Gross Margin % is 30.19% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 28.92. GuruFocus rates CCLLF with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $60.77 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 383 Packaging & Containers companies, CCL Industries ranks better than 71.8% 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
CCL Industries had a gross margin of 30.19% 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.
CCL Industries Gross Margin % Related Terms
CCL Industries Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CCL Industries'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, CCL Industries'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.
CCL Industries Gross Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, CCL Industries's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CCL Industries'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.
CCL Industries (CCLLF) has a Gross Margin % of 30.19% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on CCL Industries and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 28.92. Over the past decade, CCL Industries' Gross Margin % has ranged from 26.87 to 30.20. According to the industry distribution chart, CCL Industries ranks #108 out of 383 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 28.2%.
Is CCL Industries' Gross Margin % too high?
CCL Industries' current Gross Margin % of 30.19% is near median its 10-year median of 28.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 26.87 to a high of 30.20. The Packaging & Containers industry median Gross Margin % is 21.27. CCL Industries' value of 30.19% is 41.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CCL Industries ranks #108 out of 383 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, CCL Industries has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CCL Industries' Gross Margin % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, CCL Industries ranks #108 out of 383 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts CCL Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 21.27. CCL Industries' value of 30.19% is 41.9% above this benchmark. Historically, CCL Industries' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 26.87 to 30.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.92 vs. the industry median of 21.27, CCL Industries 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 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. CCL Industries's current Gross Margin % of 30.19% is 41.9% 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 CCL Industries 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. CCL Industries's current Gross Margin % is 30.19%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 28.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CCL Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CCL Industries (CCLLF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $60.77, compared to a current price of $61.66 — trading 1.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 30.19%, which is near median its 10-year median of 28.92 and 41.9% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 21.27. CCL Industries' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 1 warning sign 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 CCL Industries (CCLLF), the current Gross Margin % is 30.19% 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 CCL Industries (CCLLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CCL Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $61.66 is trading 1.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $60.77.
GuruFocus considers CCL Industries to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CCLLF:
Gross Margin %: 30.19% (near median its 10-year median of 28.92)
GF Value™: $60.77 vs. price of $61.66 (1.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 41.9% above the Packaging & Containers median (#108 of 383)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CCLLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CCL Industries Inc manufactures and sells packaging and packaging-related products. The company operates through various segments, which include The CCL segment, which generates the majority of revenue, and sells pressure-sensitive and extruded film materials used for labels on consumer packaging, healthcare, automotive, and consumer durable products. The Avery segment sells software, labels, tags, dividers, badges, and specialty card products under the Avery brand. The Checkpoint segment includes the manufacturing and selling of technology-driven, inventory management and labeling solutions. Innovia segment manufactures specialty films. Its geographical segments include Canada; USA and Puerto Rico; Mexico, Brazil, Chile, and Argentina; Europe; and Asia, Australia, Africa, and New Zealand.
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