The Campbell's CoFRA:CSC +3.62%58 Gross Margin % is 27.47% as of Apr. 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 33.19. GuruFocus rates FRA:CSC with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of €34.58 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,902 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, The Campbell's Co ranks better than 55.78% on this metric.
The Campbell's Co gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -2.4%.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Campbell's Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:CSC'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 28.85 Med: 33.19 Max: 41.84
Current: 28.85
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of The Campbell's Co was 41.84%. The lowest was 28.85%. And the median was 33.19%.
FRA:CSC's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 55.78% of 1902
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.37
vs FRA:CSC: 28.85
The Campbell's Co had a gross margin of 27.47% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for The Campbell's Co was -2.40% per year.
The Campbell's Co (FRA:CSC) 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
The Campbell's Co had a gross margin of 27.47% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 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.
The Campbell's Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
The Campbell's Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Campbell's Co'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:CSC vs CAG, INGR, LW: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, The Campbell's Co'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.
The Campbell's Co Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Campbell's Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Campbell's Co'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.
The Campbell's Co (FRA:CSC) has a Gross Margin % of 27.47% as of Apr. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on The Campbell's Co and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 33.19. Over the past decade, The Campbell's Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.85 to 41.84. According to the industry distribution chart, The Campbell's Co ranks #841 out of 1902 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 44.2%.
Is The Campbell's Co's Gross Margin % too high?
The Campbell's Co's current Gross Margin % of 27.47% is 17% below median its 10-year median of 33.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 28.85 to a high of 41.84. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. The Campbell's Co's value of 27.47% is 4.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Campbell's Co ranks #841 out of 1902 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, The Campbell's Co has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Campbell's Co's Gross Margin % compare to CAG and INGR?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, The Campbell's Co ranks #841 out of 1902 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts The Campbell's Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. The Campbell's Co's value of 27.47% is 4.2% above this benchmark. Historically, The Campbell's Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.85 to 41.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 33.19 vs. the industry median of 26.37, The Campbell's Co 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 1,902 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. The Campbell's Co's current Gross Margin % of 27.47% is 4.2% 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 The Campbell's Co 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. The Campbell's Co's current Gross Margin % is 27.47%, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 33.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Campbell's Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Campbell's Co (FRA:CSC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €34.58, compared to a current price of €19.70 — trading 43% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 27.47%, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 33.19 and 4.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. The Campbell's Co's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 7 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 The Campbell's Co (FRA:CSC), the current Gross Margin % is 27.47% as of Apr. 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 The Campbell's Co (FRA:CSC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Campbell's Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €19.70 is trading 43% below its estimated GF Value™ of €34.58.
GuruFocus considers The Campbell's Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CSC:
Gross Margin %: 27.47% (17% below median its 10-year median of 33.19)
GF Value™: €34.58 vs. price of €19.70 (43% below fair value)
Industry Position: 4.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#841 of 1902)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CSC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Over the past 150-plus years, Campbell's has evolved into a leading domestic packaged food manufacturer, with a portfolio that extends beyond its iconic red-and-white labeled canned soup. In fiscal 2025 (July year-end), snacks accounted for 43% of its revenue, followed by soup (27%), other simple meals (23%), and beverages (7%). Beyond its namesake, its brands include Pepperidge Farm, Goldfish, Snyder's of Hanover, Swanson, Pacific Foods, Prego, Pace, V8, and, most recently, Rao's (a deal that closed in 2024). Around 90% of its revenue results from the US and the remainder from Canada and Latin America.
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