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Betagro PCLFRA:J74 77 Gross Margin % is 14.85% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 14.46. GuruFocus rates FRA:J74 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.49. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,908 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Betagro PCL ranks worse than 73.48% on this metric.
Betagro PCL gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.4%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Betagro PCL's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:J74'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.89 Med: 14.46 Max: 18.88
Current: 16.14
During the past 7 years, the highestGross Margin % of Betagro PCL was 18.88%. The lowest was 9.89%. And the median was 14.46%.
FRA:J74's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 73.48% of 1908
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.345
vs FRA:J74: 16.14
Betagro PCL had a gross margin of 14.85% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Betagro PCL was -1.40% per year.
Betagro PCL (FRA:J74) 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
Betagro PCL had a gross margin of 14.85% 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.
Betagro PCL Gross Margin % Related Terms
Betagro PCL Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Betagro PCL'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:J74 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Betagro PCL'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.
Betagro PCL Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Betagro PCL's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Betagro PCL'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.
Betagro PCL (FRA:J74) has a Gross Margin % of 14.85% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Betagro PCL and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 14.46. Over the past decade, Betagro PCL's Gross Margin % has ranged from 9.89 to 18.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Betagro PCL ranks #1402 out of 1908 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 73.5%.
Is Betagro PCL's Gross Margin % too high?
Betagro PCL's current Gross Margin % of 14.85% is near median its 10-year median of 14.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.89 to a high of 18.88. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.35. Betagro PCL's value of 14.85% is 43.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Betagro PCL ranks #1402 out of 1908 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Betagro PCL has a GF Score™ of 77/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Betagro PCL's Gross Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Betagro PCL ranks #1402 out of 1908 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Betagro PCL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.35. Betagro PCL's value of 14.85% is 43.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Betagro PCL's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 9.89 to 18.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.46 vs. the industry median of 26.35, Betagro PCL 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 1,908 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. Betagro PCL's current Gross Margin % of 14.85% is 43.6% 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 Betagro PCL 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. Betagro PCL's current Gross Margin % is 14.85%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 14.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Betagro PCL stock overvalued right now?
Betagro PCL (FRA:J74) has a current Gross Margin % of 14.85%. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.49, compared to a current price of €0.52 — trading 5.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 14.85%, which is near median its 10-year median of 14.46 and 43.6% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.35. Betagro PCL's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Betagro PCL (FRA:J74), the current Gross Margin % is 14.85% 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 Betagro PCL (FRA:J74) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Betagro PCL stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.52 is trading 5.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.49.
Key valuation signals for FRA:J74:
Gross Margin %: 14.85% (near median its 10-year median of 14.46)
GF Value™: €0.49 vs. price of €0.52 (5.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 43.6% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1402 of 1908)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:J74 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Betagro PCL is an integrated agro-industrial and food company. The company's segment includes Agro Business, Consumer Food Business, and Pet Business. The company generates maximum revenue from the Consumer Food Business segment. Geographically, the majority of revenue is from Thailand.
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