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United Foods Co PSCDFM:UFC 80 Gross Margin % is 18.27% as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 16.16. GuruFocus rates DFM:UFC with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of د.إ14.23 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,906 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, United Foods Co PSC ranks worse than 73.71% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for United Foods Co PSC's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
DFM:UFC'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.37 Med: 16.16 Max: 20.68
Current: 16.08
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of United Foods Co PSC was 20.68%. The lowest was 12.37%. And the median was 16.16%.
DFM:UFC's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 73.71% of 1906
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.355
vs DFM:UFC: 16.08
United Foods Co PSC had a gross margin of 18.27% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for United Foods Co PSC was -0.40% per year.
United Foods Co PSC (DFM:UFC) 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
United Foods Co PSC had a gross margin of 18.27% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable 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.
United Foods Co PSC Gross Margin % Related Terms
United Foods Co PSC Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for United Foods Co PSC'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.
DFM:UFC vs KHC, GIS, HRL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, United Foods Co PSC'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.
United Foods Co PSC Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, United Foods Co PSC's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United Foods Co PSC'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.
United Foods Co PSC (DFM:UFC) has a Gross Margin % of 18.27% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on United Foods Co PSC and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 16.16. Over the past decade, United Foods Co PSC's Gross Margin % has ranged from 12.37 to 20.68. According to the industry distribution chart, United Foods Co PSC ranks #1405 out of 1906 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 73.7%.
Is United Foods Co PSC's Gross Margin % too high?
United Foods Co PSC's current Gross Margin % of 18.27% is 13% above median its 10-year median of 16.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.37 to a high of 20.68. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.36. United Foods Co PSC's value of 18.27% is 30.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Foods Co PSC ranks #1405 out of 1906 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, United Foods Co PSC has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Foods Co PSC's Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, United Foods Co PSC ranks #1405 out of 1906 companies for Gross Margin %. This places United Foods Co PSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.36. United Foods Co PSC's value of 18.27% is 30.7% below this benchmark. Historically, United Foods Co PSC's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 12.37 to 20.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.16 vs. the industry median of 26.36, United Foods Co PSC 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 26.36, based on 1,906 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. United Foods Co PSC's current Gross Margin % of 18.27% is 30.7% 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 United Foods Co PSC and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Foods Co PSC's current Gross Margin % is 18.27%, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 16.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United Foods Co PSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Foods Co PSC (DFM:UFC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is د.إ14.23, compared to a current price of د.إ11.40 — trading 19.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 18.27%, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 16.16 and 30.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.36. United Foods Co PSC's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 United Foods Co PSC (DFM:UFC), the current Gross Margin % is 18.27% 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 United Foods Co PSC (DFM:UFC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Foods Co PSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of د.إ11.40 is trading 19.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of د.إ14.23.
GuruFocus considers United Foods Co PSC to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for DFM:UFC:
Gross Margin %: 18.27% (13% above median its 10-year median of 16.16)
GF Value™: د.إ14.23 vs. price of د.إ11.40 (19.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 30.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1405 of 1906)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DFM:UFC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
United Foods Co PSC is engaged in the manufacturing, processing, and marketing of vegetable ghee, cooking oil, margarine, butter products, and fat, including the trading of other food products. The company offers its products through brands like Aseel, Nawar, Safi, Mumtaz, Super Sun, and others. Geographically, it operates in the United Arab Emirates, the GCC other than UAE, and the rest of the world, out of which the maximum revenue is generated from the United Arab Emirates.
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