CortevaCTVA +0.32%80 Gross Margin % is 51.64% as of Mar. 2026, which is 27% above its 10-year median of 40.62. GuruFocus rates CTVA with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $64.59 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 248 Agriculture companies, Corteva ranks better than 90.32% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Corteva's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,533 Mil. Corteva's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $4,905 Mil. Therefore, Corteva's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 51.64%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Corteva's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CTVA'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 30.37 Med: 40.62 Max: 48.56
Current: 48.56
During the past 10 years, the highestGross Margin % of Corteva was 48.56%. The lowest was 30.37%. And the median was 40.62%.
CTVA's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 90.32% of 248
companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 24.775
vs CTVA: 48.56
Corteva had a gross margin of 51.64% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Corteva was 3.00% per year.
Corteva (NYSE:CTVA) 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
Corteva had a gross margin of 51.64% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Corteva Gross Margin % Related Terms
Corteva Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Corteva'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 Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Corteva'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.
Corteva Gross Margin % vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Corteva's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Corteva'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.
Corteva (CTVA) has a Gross Margin % of 51.64% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Corteva and its competitors. This is 27% above median its historical median of 40.62. Over the past decade, Corteva's Gross Margin % has ranged from 30.37 to 48.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Corteva ranks #24 out of 248 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 9.7%.
Is Corteva's Gross Margin % too high?
Corteva's current Gross Margin % of 51.64% is 27% above median its 10-year median of 40.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 30.37 to a high of 48.56. The Agriculture industry median Gross Margin % is 24.78. Corteva's value of 51.64% is 108.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Corteva ranks #24 out of 248 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Corteva has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Corteva's Gross Margin % compare to CF and MOS?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Corteva ranks #24 out of 248 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Corteva in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.78. Corteva's value of 51.64% is 108.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Corteva's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 30.37 to 48.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 40.62 vs. the industry median of 24.78, Corteva 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 an Agriculture company?
The median Gross Margin % among Agriculture companies is 24.78, based on 248 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. Corteva's current Gross Margin % of 51.64% is 108.4% 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 Corteva and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Corteva's current Gross Margin % is 51.64%, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 40.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Corteva stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Corteva (CTVA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $64.59, compared to a current price of $81.88 — trading 26.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 51.64%, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 40.62 and 108.4% above the Agriculture industry median of 24.78. Corteva's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 6 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 Corteva (CTVA), the current Gross Margin % is 51.64% 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 Corteva (CTVA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Corteva stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $81.88 is trading 26.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $64.59.
GuruFocus considers Corteva to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CTVA:
Gross Margin %: 51.64% (27% above median its 10-year median of 40.62)
GF Value™: $64.59 vs. price of $81.88 (26.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 108.4% above the Agriculture median (#24 of 248)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CTVA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Corteva is an agricultural inputs pure play that was formed in 2019 when it was spun off from DowDuPont. The company is a leader in the development of new seed and crop protection products. Seeds generate the majority of profits with the remainder coming from crop protection products. Corteva plans to spin off its seeds business in late 2026. The seeds business will be named Vylor, while the crop protection business will retain the Corteva name and be a pure-play crop protection company following the divestiture. Corteva operates globally, but around half of revenue comes from North America.
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