Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpACHIX:CLIM 74 Gross Margin % is 22.32% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 21.58. GuruFocus rates CHIX:CLIM with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.03. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,902 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA ranks worse than 64.51% on this metric.
CHIX:CLIm's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 64.51% of 1902
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.37
vs CHIX:CLIm: 19.87
Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA had a gross margin of 22.32% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA (CHIX:CLIm) Gross Margin % Explanation
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
Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA had a gross margin of 22.32% 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.
Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA Gross Margin % Related Terms
Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA Gross Margin % Chart
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA'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.
Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA'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.
Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA (CHIX:CLIM) has a Gross Margin % of 22.32% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 21.58. Over the past decade, Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA's Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.75 to 46.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA ranks #1227 out of 1902 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 64.5%.
Is Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA's Gross Margin % too high?
Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA's current Gross Margin % of 22.32% is near median its 10-year median of 21.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.75 to a high of 46.50. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA's value of 22.32% is 15.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA ranks #1227 out of 1902 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA has a GF Score™ of 74/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA's Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA ranks #1227 out of 1902 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA's value of 22.32% is 15.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.75 to 46.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.58 vs. the industry median of 26.37, Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA 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. Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA's current Gross Margin % of 22.32% is 15.4% 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 Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA 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. Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA's current Gross Margin % is 22.32%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 21.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA stock overvalued right now?
Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA (CHIX:CLIM) has a current Gross Margin % of 22.32%. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.03, compared to a current price of €4.09 — trading 35% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 22.32%, which is near median its 10-year median of 21.58 and 15.4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 4 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 Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA (CHIX:CLIM), the current Gross Margin % is 22.32% 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 Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA (CHIX:CLIM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €4.09 is trading 35% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.03.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:CLIM:
Gross Margin %: 22.32% (near median its 10-year median of 21.58)
GF Value™: €3.03 vs. price of €4.09 (35% above fair value)
Industry Position: 15.4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1227 of 1902)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:CLIM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA Business Description
Centrale del Latte d'Italia SpA is engaged in processing, transforming, and selling milk and dairy products, fresh vegetables, and packaged products. The business company operates in segments that include Milk Products, Dairy Products, and Other Activities. The Milk segment generates maximum revenue for the company. Geographically, the company operates in Italy, Germany, and Other Countries, and the majority of its revenues are generated from Italy.
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