Post HoldingsFRA:2PO +3.92%61 Gross Margin % is 30.23% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 29.36. GuruFocus rates FRA:2PO with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of €116.16 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,899 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Post Holdings ranks better than 56.45% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Post Holdings's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:2PO'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 25.08 Med: 29.36 Max: 31.54
Current: 29.05
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Post Holdings was 31.54%. The lowest was 25.08%. And the median was 29.36%.
FRA:2PO's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 56.45% of 1899
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.37
vs FRA:2PO: 29.05
Post Holdings had a gross margin of 30.23% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Post Holdings was -0.70% per year.
Post Holdings (FRA:2PO) 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
Post Holdings had a gross margin of 30.23% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Post Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Post Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Post Holdings'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.
FRA:2PO vs MZTI, FRPT, CENT: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Post Holdings'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.
Post Holdings Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Post Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Post Holdings'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.
Post Holdings (FRA:2PO) has a Gross Margin % of 30.23% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Post Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 29.36. Over the past decade, Post Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.08 to 31.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Post Holdings ranks #827 out of 1899 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 43.5%.
Is Post Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Post Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 30.23% is near median its 10-year median of 29.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.08 to a high of 31.54. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Post Holdings' value of 30.23% is 14.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Post Holdings ranks #827 out of 1899 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Post Holdings has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Post Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to MZTI and FRPT?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Post Holdings ranks #827 out of 1899 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Post Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Post Holdings' value of 30.23% is 14.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Post Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.08 to 31.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.36 vs. the industry median of 26.37, Post Holdings 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 1,899 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. Post Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 30.23% is 14.6% 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 Post Holdings 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. Post Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 30.23%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 29.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Post Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Post Holdings (FRA:2PO) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €116.16, compared to a current price of €80.50 — trading 30.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 30.23%, which is near median its 10-year median of 29.36 and 14.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. Post Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 3 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 Post Holdings (FRA:2PO), the current Gross Margin % is 30.23% 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 Post Holdings (FRA:2PO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Post Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €80.50 is trading 30.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €116.16.
GuruFocus considers Post Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:2PO:
Gross Margin %: 30.23% (near median its 10-year median of 29.36)
GF Value™: €116.16 vs. price of €80.50 (30.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 14.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#827 of 1899)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:2PO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Post Holdings Inc. is a consumer packaged goods holding company with products sold through grocery, club, and drug stores, mass merchandisers, foodservice, food ingredient, and eCommerce. It operates through four reportable segments: Post Consumer Brands, focused on North American ready-to-eat cereal and granola, pet food, and nut butters; Weetabix, focused on U.K. ready-to-eat cereal, muesli, and protein-based shakes; Foodservice, focused on egg and potato products; and Refrigerated Retail, focused on side dish, egg, cheese, and sausage products. Products are sold across channels, including retailers, wholesalers, convenience stores, pet supply retailers, drug store customers, military and national restaurant chains, with revenues largely generated in the U.S.
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