What is Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG Gross Margin %?
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AGCHLSY 82 Gross Margin % is 59.79% as of Dec. 2025, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 65.71. GuruFocus rates CHLSY with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.82 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,902 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG ranks better than 91.43% on this metric.
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG (OTCPK:CHLSY) 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
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG had a gross margin of 59.79% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable 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.
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG Gross Margin % Related Terms
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG 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.
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG Gross Margin % Chart
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG Annual Data
For the Confectioners subindustry, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG'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.
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG'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.
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG (CHLSY) has a Gross Margin % of 59.79% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 65.71. Over the past decade, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's Gross Margin % has ranged from 62.57 to 67.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG ranks #163 out of 1902 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 8.6%.
Is Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's Gross Margin % too high?
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's current Gross Margin % of 59.79% is near median its 10-year median of 65.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 62.57 to a high of 67.20. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's value of 59.79% is 126.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG ranks #163 out of 1902 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's Gross Margin % compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG ranks #163 out of 1902 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's value of 59.79% is 126.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 62.57 to 67.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 65.71 vs. the industry median of 26.37, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG 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 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. Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's current Gross Margin % of 59.79% is 126.7% 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 Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG 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. Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's current Gross Margin % is 59.79%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 65.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG (CHLSY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.82, compared to a current price of $11.87 — trading 25% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 59.79%, which is near median its 10-year median of 65.71 and 126.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 2 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 Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG (CHLSY), the current Gross Margin % is 59.79% 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 Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG (CHLSY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $11.87 is trading 25% below its estimated GF Value™ of $15.82.
GuruFocus considers Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHLSY:
Gross Margin %: 59.79% (near median its 10-year median of 65.71)
GF Value™: $15.82 vs. price of $11.87 (25% below fair value)
Industry Position: 126.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#163 of 1902)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHLSY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG Business Description
Swiss-based Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli is a manufacturer of premium chocolate. Key brands include Lindt, Lindor, Ghirardelli, Russell Stover, Whitman's, and Caffarel. The company bought US-based Russell Stover, its largest-ever acquisition, in 2014. It derives the bulk of its sales from Europe (47% of its consolidated base) but also competes in North America (40%) and the rest of the world (13%). The company operates 11 manufacturing plants in Europe and the United States. Its distribution network includes more than 620 own stores.
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