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Canada PackersFRA:6KR -0.86%19 Gross Margin % is 21.70% as of Mar. 2026, which is 57% above its 10-year median of 13.84. GuruFocus rates FRA:6KR with a GF Score™ of 19/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,911 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Canada Packers ranks worse than 75.56% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Canada Packers's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:6KR'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.76 Med: 13.84 Max: 15.25
Current: 15.25
During the past 2 years, the highestGross Margin % of Canada Packers was 15.25%. The lowest was 13.76%. And the median was 13.84%.
FRA:6KR's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 75.56% of 1911
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.35
vs FRA:6KR: 15.25
Canada Packers had a gross margin of 21.70% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Canada Packers was 0.00% per year.
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
Canada Packers had a gross margin of 21.70% 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.
Canada Packers Gross Margin % Related Terms
Canada Packers Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Canada Packers'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:6KR vs ADM, BG, TSN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Canada Packers'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.
Canada Packers Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Canada Packers's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Canada Packers'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.
Canada Packers (FRA:6KR) has a Gross Margin % of 21.70% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Canada Packers and its competitors. This is 57% above median its historical median of 13.84. Over the past decade, Canada Packers' Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.76 to 15.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Canada Packers ranks #1444 out of 1911 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 75.6%.
Is Canada Packers' Gross Margin % too high?
Canada Packers' current Gross Margin % of 21.70% is 57% above median its 10-year median of 13.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.76 to a high of 15.25. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.35. Canada Packers' value of 21.70% is 17.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Canada Packers ranks #1444 out of 1911 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Canada Packers has a GF Score™ of 19/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Canada Packers' Gross Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Canada Packers ranks #1444 out of 1911 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Canada Packers in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.35. Canada Packers' value of 21.70% is 17.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Canada Packers' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.76 to 15.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.84 vs. the industry median of 26.35, Canada Packers 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 26.35, based on 1,911 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. Canada Packers's current Gross Margin % of 21.70% is 17.6% 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 Canada Packers and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Canada Packers's current Gross Margin % is 21.70%, which is 57% above median its own 10-year median of 13.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Canada Packers stock overvalued right now?
Canada Packers (FRA:6KR) has a current Gross Margin % of 21.70%. The current Gross Margin % is 21.70%, which is 57% above median its 10-year median of 13.84 and 17.6% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.35. Canada Packers' overall GF Score™ is 19/100 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 Canada Packers (FRA:6KR), the current Gross Margin % is 21.70% 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.
Canada Packers Inc is North America's producer of raised without antibiotics (RWA) pork The company delivers a mix of products to a diverse mix of customers in North America and across the globe through representative offices in China, South Korea, Japan, and the Philippines. Its integrated operations span hog production, processing, and value-added innovation. The Pork Operations consisted of, among other things, agricultural and hog production operations, primary pork processing, and sales and distribution network for fresh and frozen pork products nationally and globally.
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