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Chanson International HoldingCHSN +0.39%59 Gross Margin % is 45.43% as of Dec. 2025, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 47.20. GuruFocus rates CHSN with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $254.83 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 354 Restaurants companies, Chanson International Holding ranks worse than 51.41% on this metric.
Chanson International Holding (NAS:CHSN) 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
Chanson International Holding had a gross margin of 45.43% 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.
Chanson International Holding Gross Margin % Related Terms
Chanson International Holding 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.
Chanson International Holding Gross Margin % Chart
CHSN vs TWNPQ, FATAQ, BTBD: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Chanson International Holding'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.
Chanson International Holding Gross Margin % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Chanson International Holding's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chanson International Holding'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.
Chanson International Holding (CHSN) has a Gross Margin % of 45.43% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Chanson International Holding and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 47.20. Over the past decade, Chanson International Holding's Gross Margin % has ranged from 39.47 to 53.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Chanson International Holding ranks #182 out of 354 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 51.4%.
Is Chanson International Holding's Gross Margin % too high?
Chanson International Holding's current Gross Margin % of 45.43% is near median its 10-year median of 47.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 39.47 to a high of 53.07. The Restaurants industry median Gross Margin % is 45.58. Chanson International Holding's value of 45.43% is 0.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chanson International Holding ranks #182 out of 354 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Chanson International Holding has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chanson International Holding's Gross Margin % compare to TWNPQ and FATAQ?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Chanson International Holding ranks #182 out of 354 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Chanson International Holding in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 45.58. Chanson International Holding's value of 45.43% is 0.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Chanson International Holding's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 39.47 to 53.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 47.20 vs. the industry median of 45.58, Chanson International Holding 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 Restaurants company?
The median Gross Margin % among Restaurants companies is 45.58, based on 354 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. Chanson International Holding's current Gross Margin % of 45.43% is 0.3% 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 Chanson International Holding and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Gross Margin % is 45.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chanson International Holding's current Gross Margin % is 45.43%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 47.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chanson International Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chanson International Holding (CHSN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $254.83, compared to a current price of $1.01 — trading 99.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 45.43%, which is near median its 10-year median of 47.20 and 0.3% below the Restaurants industry median of 45.58. Chanson International Holding's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 8 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 Chanson International Holding (CHSN), the current Gross Margin % is 45.43% 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 Chanson International Holding (CHSN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chanson International Holding stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.01 is trading 99.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $254.83.
GuruFocus considers Chanson International Holding to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for CHSN:
Gross Margin %: 45.43% (near median its 10-year median of 47.20)
GF Value™: $254.83 vs. price of $1.01 (99.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 0.3% below the Restaurants median (#182 of 354)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHSN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chanson International Holding manufactures and sells a diverse range of bakery products, seasonal items, and beverages; some of its stores also provide dining services. The company emphasizes producing healthy, nutritious, and ready-to-eat food through its facilities and industry research while also creating a comfortable and distinctive store environment for customers to enjoy their products. The company manages 60 chain stores under the "George Chanson" brand in Xinjiang and three stores in New York City while selling on digital platforms and third-party online food ordering platforms. Geographically, the company has it's presence in China and USA regions.
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