FrieslandCampina Engro PakistanKAR:FCEPL 78 Gross Margin % is 21.01% as of Mar. 2026, which is 31% above its 10-year median of 16.09. GuruFocus rates KAR:FCEPL with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨86.65 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,901 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan ranks worse than 70.49% on this metric.
KAR:FCEPL's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 70.49% of 1901
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.37
vs KAR:FCEPL: 17.43
FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan had a gross margin of 21.01% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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
FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan had a gross margin of 21.01% 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.
FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan Gross Margin % Related Terms
FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan 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.
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan'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.
FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan'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.
FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan (KAR:FCEPL) has a Gross Margin % of 21.01% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan and its competitors. This is 31% above median its historical median of 16.09. Over the past decade, FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan's Gross Margin % has ranged from 12.65 to 22.82. According to the industry distribution chart, FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan ranks #1340 out of 1901 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 70.5%.
Is FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan's Gross Margin % too high?
FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan's current Gross Margin % of 21.01% is 31% above median its 10-year median of 16.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.65 to a high of 22.82. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan's value of 21.01% is 20.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan ranks #1340 out of 1901 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan's Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan ranks #1340 out of 1901 companies for Gross Margin %. This places FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan's value of 21.01% is 20.3% below this benchmark. Historically, FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 12.65 to 22.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.09 vs. the industry median of 26.37, FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan 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 1,901 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. FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan's current Gross Margin % of 21.01% is 20.3% 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 FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan 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. FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan's current Gross Margin % is 21.01%, which is 31% above median its own 10-year median of 16.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan (KAR:FCEPL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨86.65, compared to a current price of ₨112.77 — trading 30.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 21.01%, which is 31% above median its 10-year median of 16.09 and 20.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan (KAR:FCEPL), the current Gross Margin % is 21.01% 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 FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan (KAR:FCEPL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨112.77 is trading 30.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨86.65.
GuruFocus considers FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:FCEPL:
Gross Margin %: 21.01% (31% above median its 10-year median of 16.09)
GF Value™: ₨86.65 vs. price of ₨112.77 (30.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 20.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1340 of 1901)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:FCEPL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan Business Description
FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan Ltd is involved in the business of manufacturing, process, and selling dairy products, beverages, ice cream, and frozen desserts. It also owns and operates dairy farms. It sells its products under the brand name Olper's, Dairy Omung, Omore, and others. Its operating segment of the company is Dairy-Based products & frozen desserts out of which the majority comes from Dairy-Based products.
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