Unilever Pakistan FoodsKAR:UPFL +0.37%93 Gross Margin % is 41.52% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 42.86. GuruFocus rates KAR:UPFL with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨29,055.17 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,899 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Unilever Pakistan Foods ranks better than 74.78% on this metric.
KAR:UPFL's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 74.78% of 1899
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.37
vs KAR:UPFL: 39.63
Unilever Pakistan Foods had a gross margin of 41.52% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Unilever Pakistan Foods was -2.70% per year.
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
Unilever Pakistan Foods had a gross margin of 41.52% 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.
Unilever Pakistan Foods Gross Margin % Related Terms
Unilever Pakistan Foods 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, Unilever Pakistan Foods'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.
Unilever Pakistan Foods Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Unilever Pakistan Foods's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Unilever Pakistan Foods'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.
Unilever Pakistan Foods (KAR:UPFL) has a Gross Margin % of 41.52% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Unilever Pakistan Foods and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 42.86. Over the past decade, Unilever Pakistan Foods' Gross Margin % has ranged from 38.50 to 44.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Unilever Pakistan Foods ranks #479 out of 1899 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 25.2%.
Is Unilever Pakistan Foods' Gross Margin % too high?
Unilever Pakistan Foods' current Gross Margin % of 41.52% is near median its 10-year median of 42.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 38.50 to a high of 44.98. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Unilever Pakistan Foods' value of 41.52% is 57.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Unilever Pakistan Foods ranks #479 out of 1899 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Unilever Pakistan Foods has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Unilever Pakistan Foods' Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Unilever Pakistan Foods ranks #479 out of 1899 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Unilever Pakistan Foods in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Unilever Pakistan Foods' value of 41.52% is 57.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Unilever Pakistan Foods' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 38.50 to 44.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 42.86 vs. the industry median of 26.37, Unilever Pakistan Foods 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 1,899 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. Unilever Pakistan Foods's current Gross Margin % of 41.52% is 57.5% 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 Unilever Pakistan Foods 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. Unilever Pakistan Foods's current Gross Margin % is 41.52%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 42.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Unilever Pakistan Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Unilever Pakistan Foods (KAR:UPFL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨29,055.17, compared to a current price of ₨25,699.00 — trading 11.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 41.52%, which is near median its 10-year median of 42.86 and 57.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. Unilever Pakistan Foods' overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 5 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 Unilever Pakistan Foods (KAR:UPFL), the current Gross Margin % is 41.52% 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 Unilever Pakistan Foods (KAR:UPFL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Unilever Pakistan Foods stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₨25,699.00 is trading 11.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₨29,055.17.
GuruFocus considers Unilever Pakistan Foods to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:UPFL:
Gross Margin %: 41.52% (near median its 10-year median of 42.86)
GF Value™: ₨29,055.17 vs. price of ₨25,699.00 (11.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 57.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#479 of 1899)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:UPFL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Unilever Pakistan Foods Ltd is a Pakistan-based company engaged in the manufacturing and selling of consumer and commercial food products. It sells the products under the brand names of Rafhan, Knorr, Hellmanns, Energile, Glaxose-D, and Food Solutions. It also includes brands such as Comfort, Dove, Lifebuoy, Pepsodent, Lux, Domex, Ponds, and other brands.
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