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Austral GroupALIM:AUSTRAC1 53 Gross Margin % is 20.88% as of Dec. 2025, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 31.93. GuruFocus rates LIM:AUSTRAC1 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of S/.1.99 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,909 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Austral GroupA ranks worse than 62.28% on this metric.
Austral Group SAA gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -7.3%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Austral GroupA's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LIM:AUSTRAC1'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 20.88 Med: 31.93 Max: 40.1
Current: 20.88
During the past 7 years, the highestGross Margin % of Austral GroupA was 40.10%. The lowest was 20.88%. And the median was 31.93%.
LIM:AUSTRAC1's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 62.28% of 1909
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.35
vs LIM:AUSTRAC1: 20.88
Austral GroupA had a gross margin of 20.88% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Austral GroupA was -7.30% 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
Austral GroupA had a gross margin of 20.88% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Austral GroupA Gross Margin % Related Terms
Austral GroupA Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Austral GroupA'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.
LIM:AUSTRAC1 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Austral GroupA'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.
Austral GroupA Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Austral GroupA's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Austral GroupA'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.
Austral GroupA (LIM:AUSTRAC1) has a Gross Margin % of 20.88% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Austral GroupA and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 31.93. Over the past decade, Austral GroupA's Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.88 to 40.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Austral GroupA ranks #1189 out of 1909 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 62.3%.
Is Austral GroupA's Gross Margin % too high?
Austral GroupA's current Gross Margin % of 20.88% is 35% below median its 10-year median of 31.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.88 to a high of 40.10. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.35. Austral GroupA's value of 20.88% is 20.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Austral GroupA ranks #1189 out of 1909 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Austral GroupA has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Austral GroupA's Gross Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Austral GroupA ranks #1189 out of 1909 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Austral GroupA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.35. Austral GroupA's value of 20.88% is 20.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Austral GroupA's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.88 to 40.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 31.93 vs. the industry median of 26.35, Austral GroupA 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 26.35, based on 1,909 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. Austral GroupA's current Gross Margin % of 20.88% is 20.8% 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 Austral GroupA and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Austral GroupA's current Gross Margin % is 20.88%, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 31.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Austral GroupA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Austral GroupA (LIM:AUSTRAC1) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S/.1.99, compared to a current price of S/.1.60 — trading 19.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 20.88%, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 31.93 and 20.8% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.35. Austral GroupA's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 7 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 Austral GroupA (LIM:AUSTRAC1), the current Gross Margin % is 20.88% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Austral GroupA (LIM:AUSTRAC1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Austral GroupA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of S/.1.60 is trading 19.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of S/.1.99.
GuruFocus considers Austral GroupA to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LIM:AUSTRAC1:
Gross Margin %: 20.88% (35% below median its 10-year median of 31.93)
GF Value™: S/.1.99 vs. price of S/.1.60 (19.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 20.8% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1189 of 1909)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LIM:AUSTRAC1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Austral Group SAA is a fishing company. The company produces and markets canned, and frozen products, fish meal, and raw fish oil. The company has two main operating and reportable segments: Indirect Human Consumption (IHC), which includes fishmeal and fish oil products, and Direct Human Consumption (DHC), which includes the production of canned and frozen fish.
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