Grupo HerdezB de CVGUZOF 89 Gross Margin % is 41.07% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 39.11. GuruFocus rates GUZOF with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.02 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,902 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Grupo HerdezB de CV ranks better than 76.03% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Grupo HerdezB de CV's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
GUZOF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 35.41 Med: 39.11 Max: 40.32
Current: 40.32
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Grupo HerdezB de CV was 40.32%. The lowest was 35.41%. And the median was 39.11%.
GUZOF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 76.03% of 1902
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.37
vs GUZOF: 40.32
Grupo HerdezB de CV had a gross margin of 41.07% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Grupo HerdezB de CV was 2.10% per year.
Grupo HerdezB de CV (OTCPK:GUZOF) 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
Grupo HerdezB de CV had a gross margin of 41.07% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Grupo HerdezB de CV Gross Margin % Related Terms
Grupo HerdezB de CV Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Grupo HerdezB de CV'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, Grupo HerdezB de CV'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.
Grupo HerdezB de CV Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Grupo HerdezB de CV's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Grupo HerdezB de CV'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.
Grupo HerdezB de CV (GUZOF) has a Gross Margin % of 41.07% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Grupo HerdezB de CV and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 39.11. Over the past decade, Grupo HerdezB de CV's Gross Margin % has ranged from 35.41 to 40.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Grupo HerdezB de CV ranks #456 out of 1902 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 24%.
Is Grupo HerdezB de CV's Gross Margin % too high?
Grupo HerdezB de CV's current Gross Margin % of 41.07% is near median its 10-year median of 39.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 35.41 to a high of 40.32. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Grupo HerdezB de CV's value of 41.07% is 55.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Grupo HerdezB de CV ranks #456 out of 1902 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Grupo HerdezB de CV has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Grupo HerdezB de CV's Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Grupo HerdezB de CV ranks #456 out of 1902 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Grupo HerdezB de CV in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Grupo HerdezB de CV's value of 41.07% is 55.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Grupo HerdezB de CV's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 35.41 to 40.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 39.11 vs. the industry median of 26.37, Grupo HerdezB de CV 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 1,902 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. Grupo HerdezB de CV's current Gross Margin % of 41.07% is 55.7% 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 Grupo HerdezB de CV 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. Grupo HerdezB de CV's current Gross Margin % is 41.07%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 39.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Grupo HerdezB de CV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grupo HerdezB de CV (GUZOF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.02, compared to a current price of $2.94 — trading 2.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 41.07%, which is near median its 10-year median of 39.11 and 55.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. Grupo HerdezB de CV's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 4 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 Grupo HerdezB de CV (GUZOF), the current Gross Margin % is 41.07% 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 Grupo HerdezB de CV (GUZOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grupo HerdezB de CV stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $2.94 is trading 2.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.02.
GuruFocus considers Grupo HerdezB de CV to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for GUZOF:
Gross Margin %: 41.07% (near median its 10-year median of 39.11)
GF Value™: $3.02 vs. price of $2.94 (2.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 55.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#456 of 1902)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GUZOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Grupo Herdez SAB de CV specialises in the processed food and ice cream industries, with its operations primarily in Mexico. The company engages in the manufacturing, purchasing, distributing, and marketing of canned and packaged food products in Mexico, as well as food products at the Mexican food segment within the United States. Product segments include burritos, canned vegetables, frozen yogurt, guacamole, and home-style salsas. Products are then sold through a variety of brands, such as Aires de Campo, Barilla, Bufalo and many more.
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