The Fresh Factory B.C.FRFAF 37 Gross Margin % is 8.64% as of Mar. 2026, which is 43% below its 10-year median of 15.11. GuruFocus rates FRFAF with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.18. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,899 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, The Fresh Factory B.C. ranks worse than 81.73% on this metric.
FRFAF's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 81.73% of 1899
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.37
vs FRFAF: 11.88
The Fresh Factory B.C. had a gross margin of 8.64% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for The Fresh Factory B.C. was 0.00% per year.
The Fresh Factory B.C. (OTCPK:FRFAF) 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 Fresh Factory B.C. had a gross margin of 8.64% 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.
The Fresh Factory B.C. Gross Margin % Related Terms
The Fresh Factory B.C. Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Fresh Factory B.C.'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.
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, The Fresh Factory B.C.'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 Fresh Factory B.C. Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Fresh Factory B.C.'s Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Fresh Factory B.C.'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 Fresh Factory B.C. (FRFAF) has a Gross Margin % of 8.64% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on The Fresh Factory B.C. and its competitors. This is 43% below median its historical median of 15.11. Over the past decade, The Fresh Factory B.C.'s Gross Margin % has ranged from 2.79 to 16.98. According to the industry distribution chart, The Fresh Factory B.C. ranks #1552 out of 1899 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 81.7%.
Is The Fresh Factory B.C.'s Gross Margin % too high?
The Fresh Factory B.C.'s current Gross Margin % of 8.64% is 43% below median its 10-year median of 15.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.79 to a high of 16.98. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. The Fresh Factory B.C.'s value of 8.64% is 67.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Fresh Factory B.C. ranks #1552 out of 1899 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, The Fresh Factory B.C. has a GF Score™ of 37/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Fresh Factory B.C.'s Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, The Fresh Factory B.C. ranks #1552 out of 1899 companies for Gross Margin %. This places The Fresh Factory B.C. in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. The Fresh Factory B.C.'s value of 8.64% is 67.2% below this benchmark. Historically, The Fresh Factory B.C.'s own Gross Margin % has ranged from 2.79 to 16.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.11 vs. the industry median of 26.37, The Fresh Factory B.C. 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 1,899 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. The Fresh Factory B.C.'s current Gross Margin % of 8.64% is 67.2% 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 The Fresh Factory B.C. 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 Fresh Factory B.C.'s current Gross Margin % is 8.64%, which is 43% below median its own 10-year median of 15.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Fresh Factory B.C. stock overvalued right now?
The Fresh Factory B.C. (FRFAF) has a current Gross Margin % of 8.64%. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.18, compared to a current price of $0.66 — trading 43.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 8.64%, which is 43% below median its 10-year median of 15.11 and 67.2% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. The Fresh Factory B.C.'s overall GF Score™ is 37/100 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 The Fresh Factory B.C. (FRFAF), the current Gross Margin % is 8.64% 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 The Fresh Factory B.C. (FRFAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Fresh Factory B.C. stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.66 is trading 43.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.18.
Key valuation signals for FRFAF:
Gross Margin %: 8.64% (43% below median its 10-year median of 15.11)
GF Value™: $1.18 vs. price of $0.66 (43.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 67.2% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1552 of 1899)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRFAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Fresh Factory B.C. Ltd is a vertically-integrated corporation engaged in the fresh and plant-based food and beverage industry, including developing, formulating, manufacturing, distributing, and selling fresh and plant-based food and beverage products.
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