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KKO InternationalFRA:5KI1 -24.37% Gross Margin % is 40.17% as of Dec. 2025, which is 75% below its 10-year median of 157.93. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,905 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, KKO International ranks better than 72.39% on this metric.
KKO International SA gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -40.6%.
The historical rank and industry rank for KKO International's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:5KI1'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 37.93 Med: 157.93 Max: 1633.33
Current: 37.93
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of KKO International was 1633.33%. The lowest was 37.93%. And the median was 157.93%.
FRA:5KI1's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 72.39% of 1905
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.37
vs FRA:5KI1: 37.93
KKO International had a gross margin of 40.17% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for KKO International was -40.60% per year.
KKO International (FRA:5KI1) 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
KKO International had a gross margin of 40.17% 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.
KKO International Gross Margin % Related Terms
KKO International Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for KKO International'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:5KI1 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, KKO International'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.
KKO International Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, KKO International's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KKO International'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.
KKO International (FRA:5KI1) has a Gross Margin % of 40.17% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on KKO International and its competitors. This is 75% below median its historical median of 157.93. Over the past decade, KKO International's Gross Margin % has ranged from 37.93 to 1,633.33. According to the industry distribution chart, KKO International ranks #526 out of 1905 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 27.6%.
Is KKO International's Gross Margin % too high?
KKO International's current Gross Margin % of 40.17% is 75% below median its 10-year median of 157.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 37.93 to a high of 1,633.33. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. KKO International's value of 40.17% is 52.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KKO International ranks #526 out of 1905 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint.
How does KKO International's Gross Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, KKO International ranks #526 out of 1905 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts KKO International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. KKO International's value of 40.17% is 52.3% above this benchmark. Historically, KKO International's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 37.93 to 1,633.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 157.93 vs. the industry median of 26.37, KKO International 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 1,905 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. KKO International's current Gross Margin % of 40.17% is 52.3% 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 KKO International 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. KKO International's current Gross Margin % is 40.17%, which is 75% below median its own 10-year median of 157.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KKO International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KKO International (FRA:5KI1) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.31, compared to a current price of €0.05 — trading 84.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 40.17%, which is 75% below median its 10-year median of 157.93 and 52.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. 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 KKO International (FRA:5KI1), the current Gross Margin % is 40.17% 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.
KKO International SA is a holding company. The company through its subsidiary is engaged in planting and harvesting cocoa and producing cocoa beans in Ivory Coast.
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