Applied NutritionLSE:APN +0.81%27 Gross Margin % is 46.71% as of Jan. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 45.35. GuruFocus rates LSE:APN with a GF Score™ of 27/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,900 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Applied Nutrition ranks better than 81.42% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Applied Nutrition's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:APN'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 40.19 Med: 45.35 Max: 47.91
Current: 46.12
During the past 4 years, the highestGross Margin % of Applied Nutrition was 47.91%. The lowest was 40.19%. And the median was 45.35%.
LSE:APN's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 81.42% of 1900
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.37
vs LSE:APN: 46.12
Applied Nutrition had a gross margin of 46.71% for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Applied Nutrition was 0.00% 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
Applied Nutrition had a gross margin of 46.71% for the quarter that ended in Jan. 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.
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Applied Nutrition Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Applied Nutrition'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.
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Applied Nutrition'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.
Applied Nutrition Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Applied Nutrition's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Applied Nutrition'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.
Applied Nutrition (LSE:APN) has a Gross Margin % of 46.71% as of Jan. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Applied Nutrition and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 45.35. Over the past decade, Applied Nutrition's Gross Margin % has ranged from 40.19 to 47.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Applied Nutrition ranks #353 out of 1900 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 18.6%.
Is Applied Nutrition's Gross Margin % too high?
Applied Nutrition's current Gross Margin % of 46.71% is near median its 10-year median of 45.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 40.19 to a high of 47.91. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Applied Nutrition's value of 46.71% is 77.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Applied Nutrition ranks #353 out of 1900 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Applied Nutrition has a GF Score™ of 27/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Applied Nutrition's Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Applied Nutrition ranks #353 out of 1900 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Applied Nutrition in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Applied Nutrition's value of 46.71% is 77.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Applied Nutrition's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 40.19 to 47.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 45.35 vs. the industry median of 26.37, Applied Nutrition 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 1,900 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. Applied Nutrition's current Gross Margin % of 46.71% is 77.1% 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 Applied Nutrition 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. Applied Nutrition's current Gross Margin % is 46.71%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 45.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Applied Nutrition stock overvalued right now?
Applied Nutrition (LSE:APN) has a current Gross Margin % of 46.71%. The current Gross Margin % is 46.71%, which is near median its 10-year median of 45.35 and 77.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. Applied Nutrition's overall GF Score™ is 27/100 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 Applied Nutrition (LSE:APN), the current Gross Margin % is 46.71% as of Jan. 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.
Applied Nutrition PLC is a Sports and Active nutrition brand. It formulates and creates nutrition supplements for professional athletes, fitness enthusiasts, the gym lifestyle community, and people looking to supplement their diet with quality health, well-being, and beauty nutrition. Its products are Protein, Pre-workout, Clothing and Accessories, and others.
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