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What is Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG Gross Margin %?
Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AGFRA:SMB 76 Gross Margin % is 27.21% as of Dec. 2025, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 26.39. GuruFocus rates FRA:SMB with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €42.67 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,911 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG ranks better than 51.86% on this metric.
FRA:SMB's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 51.86% of 1911
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.35
vs FRA:SMB: 27.21
Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG had a gross margin of 27.21% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG (FRA:SMB) 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
Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG had a gross margin of 27.21% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG Gross Margin % Related Terms
Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG Gross Margin % Chart
FRA:SMB vs KHC, GIS, HRL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz 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.
Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz 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.
Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG (FRA:SMB) has a Gross Margin % of 27.21% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 26.39. Over the past decade, Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG's Gross Margin % has ranged from 22.94 to 29.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG ranks #920 out of 1911 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 48.1%.
Is Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG's Gross Margin % too high?
Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG's current Gross Margin % of 27.21% is near median its 10-year median of 26.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.94 to a high of 29.09. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.35. Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG's value of 27.21% is 3.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG ranks #920 out of 1911 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG's Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG ranks #920 out of 1911 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.35. Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG's value of 27.21% is 3.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 22.94 to 29.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.39 vs. the industry median of 26.35, Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz 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 26.35, 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. Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG's current Gross Margin % of 27.21% is 3.3% 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 Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG 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. Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG's current Gross Margin % is 27.21%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 26.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG (FRA:SMB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €42.67, compared to a current price of €45.00 — trading 5.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 27.21%, which is near median its 10-year median of 26.39 and 3.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.35. Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG (FRA:SMB), the current Gross Margin % is 27.21% 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 Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG (FRA:SMB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €45.00 is trading 5.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €42.67.
GuruFocus considers Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:SMB:
Gross Margin %: 27.21% (near median its 10-year median of 26.39)
GF Value™: €42.67 vs. price of €45.00 (5.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 3.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#920 of 1911)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:SMB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG Business Description
Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG is engaged in processing and distribution of milk and milk products, the wholesale of dairy products and related foodstuffs. The company acts as a regional brand supplier of fresh and long-life milk, as well as fresh produce such as yogurt, whipped cream, sour cream, natural and fruit quark, cream, and sponge cake under the name SCHWALBCHEN. Specialties such as the coffee beverage Caffreddo and ethnic items such as Ayran are marketed nationwide. The company is engaged in the wholesale consumer trade segment.
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