Del MonteFDP +3.55%74 Gross Margin % is 8.52% as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 7.89. GuruFocus rates FDP with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $30.08 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,902 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Del Monte ranks worse than 87.17% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Del Monte's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $89 Mil. Del Monte's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,044 Mil. Therefore, Del Monte's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.52%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Del Monte's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FDP'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.97 Med: 7.89 Max: 11.5
Current: 9.28
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Del Monte was 11.50%. The lowest was 5.97%. And the median was 7.89%.
FDP's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 87.17% of 1902
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.37
vs FDP: 9.28
Del Monte had a gross margin of 8.52% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Del Monte was 8.10% per year.
Del Monte (NYSE:FDP) 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
Del Monte had a gross margin of 8.52% 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.
Del Monte Gross Margin % Related Terms
Del Monte Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Del Monte'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.
FDP vs DOLE, AGRO, VITL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Del Monte'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.
Del Monte Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Del Monte's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Del Monte'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.
Del Monte (FDP) has a Gross Margin % of 8.52% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Del Monte and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.89. Over the past decade, Del Monte's Gross Margin % has ranged from 5.97 to 11.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Del Monte ranks #1658 out of 1902 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 87.2%.
Is Del Monte's Gross Margin % too high?
Del Monte's current Gross Margin % of 8.52% is near median its 10-year median of 7.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.97 to a high of 11.50. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Del Monte's value of 8.52% is 67.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Del Monte ranks #1658 out of 1902 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Del Monte has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Del Monte's Gross Margin % compare to DOLE and AGRO?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Del Monte ranks #1658 out of 1902 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Del Monte in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Del Monte's value of 8.52% is 67.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Del Monte's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 5.97 to 11.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.89 vs. the industry median of 26.37, Del Monte 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. Del Monte's current Gross Margin % of 8.52% is 67.7% 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 Del Monte 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. Del Monte's current Gross Margin % is 8.52%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Del Monte stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Del Monte (FDP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $30.08, compared to a current price of $28.85 — trading 4.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 8.52%, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.89 and 67.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. Del Monte's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Del Monte (FDP), the current Gross Margin % is 8.52% 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 Del Monte (FDP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Del Monte stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $28.85 is trading 4.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $30.08.
GuruFocus considers Del Monte to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FDP:
Gross Margin %: 8.52% (near median its 10-year median of 7.89)
GF Value™: $30.08 vs. price of $28.85 (4.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 67.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1658 of 1902)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FDP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Del Monte Corp is a producer, marketer, and distributor of fresh, packaged, value-added, and canned food products. Its products are sold in multiple countries and are marketed under the DEL MONTE brand and other brands.
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