IMCFRA:IM4 +1.11%72 Gross Margin % is 13.77% as of Mar. 2026, which is 72% below its 10-year median of 48.97. GuruFocus rates FRA:IM4 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.36 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,901 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, IMC ranks better than 86.69% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. IMC's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €5.3 Mil. IMC's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €38.4 Mil. Therefore, IMC's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 13.77%.
Warning Sign:
IMC SA gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -3.1%.
The historical rank and industry rank for IMC's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:IM4'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.77 Med: 48.97 Max: 61.08
Current: 53.35
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of IMC was 61.08%. The lowest was 15.77%. And the median was 48.97%.
FRA:IM4's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 86.69% of 1901
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.37
vs FRA:IM4: 53.35
IMC had a gross margin of 13.77% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for IMC was -3.10% per year.
IMC (FRA:IM4) 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
IMC had a gross margin of 13.77% 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.
IMC Gross Margin % Related Terms
IMC Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for IMC'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:IM4 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, IMC'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.
IMC Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, IMC's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where IMC'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.
IMC (FRA:IM4) has a Gross Margin % of 13.77% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on IMC and its competitors. This is 72% below median its historical median of 48.97. Over the past decade, IMC's Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.77 to 61.08. According to the industry distribution chart, IMC ranks #253 out of 1901 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 13.3%.
Is IMC's Gross Margin % too high?
IMC's current Gross Margin % of 13.77% is 72% below median its 10-year median of 48.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.77 to a high of 61.08. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. IMC's value of 13.77% is 47.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IMC ranks #253 out of 1901 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, IMC has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IMC's Gross Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, IMC ranks #253 out of 1901 companies for Gross Margin %. This places IMC in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. IMC's value of 13.77% is 47.8% below this benchmark. Historically, IMC's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.77 to 61.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 48.97 vs. the industry median of 26.37, IMC 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 1,901 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. IMC's current Gross Margin % of 13.77% is 47.8% 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 IMC 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. IMC's current Gross Margin % is 13.77%, which is 72% below median its own 10-year median of 48.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IMC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IMC (FRA:IM4) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.36, compared to a current price of €8.17 — trading 52.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 13.77%, which is 72% below median its 10-year median of 48.97 and 47.8% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. IMC's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 IMC (FRA:IM4), the current Gross Margin % is 13.77% 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 IMC (FRA:IM4) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IMC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €8.17 is trading 52.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €5.36.
GuruFocus considers IMC to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:IM4:
Gross Margin %: 13.77% (72% below median its 10-year median of 48.97)
GF Value™: €5.36 vs. price of €8.17 (52.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 47.8% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#253 of 1901)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:IM4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
IMC SA is an integrated agricultural company operating in Ukraine. The company's activities are the cultivation of grain & oilseeds crops, and storage of grain & oilseeds crops. The Group operates in segments: crop farming, elevators, and warehouses. The crop farming segment deals with the cultivation and sale of such basic agricultural crops as corn, sunflowers, and wheat. The Elevators and warehouses segment deals with the storage and processing of agricultural produce. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Crop farming segment.
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