Pesquera ExalmarALIM:EXALMC1 55 Gross Margin % is 28.64% as of Mar. 2026, which is 52% above its 10-year median of 18.80. GuruFocus rates LIM:EXALMC1 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of S/.3.51 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,906 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Pesquera ExalmarA ranks worse than 61.7% on this metric.
Pesquera Exalmar SAA gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -6.1%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pesquera ExalmarA's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LIM:EXALMC1'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.15 Med: 18.8 Max: 31.58
Current: 21.25
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Pesquera ExalmarA was 31.58%. The lowest was 5.15%. And the median was 18.80%.
LIM:EXALMC1's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 61.7% of 1906
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.355
vs LIM:EXALMC1: 21.25
Pesquera ExalmarA had a gross margin of 28.64% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Pesquera ExalmarA was -6.10% 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
Pesquera ExalmarA had a gross margin of 28.64% 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.
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Pesquera ExalmarA Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pesquera ExalmarA'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:EXALMC1 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Pesquera ExalmarA'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.
Pesquera ExalmarA Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Pesquera ExalmarA's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pesquera ExalmarA'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.
Pesquera ExalmarA (LIM:EXALMC1) has a Gross Margin % of 28.64% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Pesquera ExalmarA and its competitors. This is 52% above median its historical median of 18.80. Over the past decade, Pesquera ExalmarA's Gross Margin % has ranged from 5.15 to 31.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Pesquera ExalmarA ranks #1176 out of 1906 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 61.7%.
Is Pesquera ExalmarA's Gross Margin % too high?
Pesquera ExalmarA's current Gross Margin % of 28.64% is 52% above median its 10-year median of 18.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.15 to a high of 31.58. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.36. Pesquera ExalmarA's value of 28.64% is 8.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pesquera ExalmarA ranks #1176 out of 1906 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Pesquera ExalmarA has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pesquera ExalmarA's Gross Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Pesquera ExalmarA ranks #1176 out of 1906 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Pesquera ExalmarA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.36. Pesquera ExalmarA's value of 28.64% is 8.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Pesquera ExalmarA's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 5.15 to 31.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.80 vs. the industry median of 26.36, Pesquera ExalmarA 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 26.36, based on 1,906 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. Pesquera ExalmarA's current Gross Margin % of 28.64% is 8.7% 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 Pesquera ExalmarA and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pesquera ExalmarA's current Gross Margin % is 28.64%, which is 52% above median its own 10-year median of 18.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pesquera ExalmarA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pesquera ExalmarA (LIM:EXALMC1) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is S/.3.51, compared to a current price of S/.2.45 — trading 30.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 28.64%, which is 52% above median its 10-year median of 18.80 and 8.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.36. Pesquera ExalmarA's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Pesquera ExalmarA (LIM:EXALMC1), the current Gross Margin % is 28.64% 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 Pesquera ExalmarA (LIM:EXALMC1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pesquera ExalmarA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of S/.2.45 is trading 30.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of S/.3.51.
GuruFocus considers Pesquera ExalmarA to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LIM:EXALMC1:
Gross Margin %: 28.64% (52% above median its 10-year median of 18.80)
GF Value™: S/.3.51 vs. price of S/.2.45 (30.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 8.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1176 of 1906)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LIM:EXALMC1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pesquera Exalmar SAA is engaged in extraction, transformation, commercialization and export of hydro-biological products such as fishmeal and fish oil for human consumption. The company also engages in importing supplies for its business and retail and wholesale of such products. Its direct human consumption products portfolio includes a giant squid, jack mackerel, mackerel, squid, scallops, mahi mahi, swordfish, silvermelt, anchovy; and its value-added products include seafood mixture, giant squid burgers, giant squid breaded burgers, giant squid nuggets, and giant squid breaded sticks. Its set up human consumption products include fishmeal and fish oil.
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