Frosta AGFRA:NLM +0.82%79 Gross Margin % is 48.65% as of Dec. 2025, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 40.86. GuruFocus rates FRA:NLM with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €73.86 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,899 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Frosta AG ranks better than 83.94% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Frosta AG's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €167.7 Mil. Frosta AG's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €344.6 Mil. Therefore, Frosta AG's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 48.65%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Frosta AG's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:NLM'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 37.49 Med: 40.86 Max: 49.41
Current: 49.41
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Frosta AG was 49.41%. The lowest was 37.49%. And the median was 40.86%.
FRA:NLM's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 83.94% of 1899
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.37
vs FRA:NLM: 49.41
Frosta AG had a gross margin of 48.65% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Frosta AG was 3.50% per year.
Frosta AG (FRA:NLM) 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
Frosta AG had a gross margin of 48.65% 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.
Frosta AG Gross Margin % Related Terms
Frosta AG Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Frosta AG'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:NLM vs KHC, GIS, HRL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Frosta AG'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.
Frosta AG Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Frosta AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Frosta AG'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.
Frosta AG (FRA:NLM) has a Gross Margin % of 48.65% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Frosta AG and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 40.86. Over the past decade, Frosta AG's Gross Margin % has ranged from 37.49 to 49.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Frosta AG ranks #305 out of 1899 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 16.1%.
Is Frosta AG's Gross Margin % too high?
Frosta AG's current Gross Margin % of 48.65% is 19% above median its 10-year median of 40.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 37.49 to a high of 49.41. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Frosta AG's value of 48.65% is 84.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Frosta AG ranks #305 out of 1899 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Frosta AG has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Frosta AG's Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Frosta AG ranks #305 out of 1899 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Frosta AG in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Frosta AG's value of 48.65% is 84.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Frosta AG's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 37.49 to 49.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 40.86 vs. the industry median of 26.37, Frosta AG 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 1,899 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. Frosta AG's current Gross Margin % of 48.65% is 84.5% 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 Frosta AG 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. Frosta AG's current Gross Margin % is 48.65%, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 40.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Frosta AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frosta AG (FRA:NLM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €73.86, compared to a current price of €98.40 — trading 33.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 48.65%, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 40.86 and 84.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. Frosta AG's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Frosta AG (FRA:NLM), the current Gross Margin % is 48.65% 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.
Is Frosta AG (FRA:NLM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frosta AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €98.40 is trading 33.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €73.86.
GuruFocus considers Frosta AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:NLM:
Gross Margin %: 48.65% (19% above median its 10-year median of 40.86)
GF Value™: €73.86 vs. price of €98.40 (33.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 84.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#305 of 1899)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:NLM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Frosta AG is a Germany based frozen food manufacturing company. The company produces and markets frozen foods which include vegetables, fruits, herbs, fish, and meals. The company has two separate sales units namely, the FRoSTA operating segment, which includes the brand business, the private label business and sales to home delivery services and catering business. The second unit is COPACK operating segment, which includes a private label and industrial business. It generates revenue from the operations of FRoSTA and COPACK segment. The company, through its subsidiaries, operates its business segments in Germany, and internationally.
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