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Citlekci Magazacilik Gida ASIST:CITAS -1.17%19 Gross Margin % is 31.70% as of Mar. 2026, which is 23% above its 10-year median of 25.79. GuruFocus rates IST:CITAS with a GF Score™ of 19/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,915 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Citlekci Magazacilik Gida AS ranks better than 61.93% on this metric.
IST:CITAS's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 61.93% of 1915
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.34
vs IST:CITAS: 31.70
Citlekci Magazacilik Gida AS had a gross margin of 31.70% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
Citlekci Magazacilik Gida AS (IST:CITAS) 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
Citlekci Magazacilik Gida AS had a gross margin of 31.70% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Citlekci Magazacilik Gida AS Gross Margin % Related Terms
Citlekci Magazacilik Gida AS 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.
Citlekci Magazacilik Gida AS Gross Margin % Chart
Citlekci Magazacilik Gida AS Annual Data
Trend
Dec23
Dec24
Dec25
Gross Margin %
25.79
24.92
32.92
Citlekci Magazacilik Gida AS Quarterly Data
Dec23
Dec24
Mar25
Dec25
Mar26
Gross Margin %
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0.00
36.16
0.00
31.70
IST:CITAS vs KHC, GIS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Citlekci Magazacilik Gida AS'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.
Citlekci Magazacilik Gida AS Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Citlekci Magazacilik Gida AS's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Citlekci Magazacilik Gida AS'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.
Citlekci Magazacilik Gida AS (IST:CITAS) has a Gross Margin % of 31.70% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Citlekci Magazacilik Gida AS and its competitors. This is 23% above median its historical median of 25.79. Over the past decade, Citlekci Magazacilik Gida AS's Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.92 to 32.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Citlekci Magazacilik Gida AS ranks #729 out of 1915 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 38.1%.
Is Citlekci Magazacilik Gida AS's Gross Margin % too high?
Citlekci Magazacilik Gida AS's current Gross Margin % of 31.70% is 23% above median its 10-year median of 25.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.92 to a high of 32.92. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.34. Citlekci Magazacilik Gida AS's value of 31.70% is 20.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Citlekci Magazacilik Gida AS ranks #729 out of 1915 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Citlekci Magazacilik Gida AS has a GF Score™ of 19/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Citlekci Magazacilik Gida AS's Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Citlekci Magazacilik Gida AS ranks #729 out of 1915 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Citlekci Magazacilik Gida AS in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.34. Citlekci Magazacilik Gida AS's value of 31.70% is 20.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Citlekci Magazacilik Gida AS's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.92 to 32.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.79 vs. the industry median of 26.34, Citlekci Magazacilik Gida AS 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 26.34, based on 1,915 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. Citlekci Magazacilik Gida AS's current Gross Margin % of 31.70% is 20.3% 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 Citlekci Magazacilik Gida AS and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Citlekci Magazacilik Gida AS's current Gross Margin % is 31.70%, which is 23% above median its own 10-year median of 25.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Citlekci Magazacilik Gida AS stock overvalued right now?
Citlekci Magazacilik Gida AS (IST:CITAS) has a current Gross Margin % of 31.70%. The current Gross Margin % is 31.70%, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 25.79 and 20.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.34. Citlekci Magazacilik Gida AS's overall GF Score™ is 19/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Citlekci Magazacilik Gida AS (IST:CITAS), the current Gross Margin % is 31.70% 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.
Citlekci Magazacilik Gida AS focuses on fresh and natural products, passionately continuing to produce high-quality nuts and snacks. It works diligently to offer customers fresh and natural products. The group prioritizes quality at every stage of production and brings carefully prepared nuts, snacks, and traditional Turkish flavors to tables. Its food Categories are Nuts, Dried Fruits, Finally, Chocolate and Dragees, Coffees and Teas, and Special Products.
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