Everest GlobalLSE:EVST 28 Gross Margin % is 28.28% as of Oct. 2025, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 24.72. GuruFocus rates LSE:EVST with a GF Score™ of 28/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,906 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Everest Global ranks better than 58.92% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Everest Global's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:EVST'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 20.12 Med: 24.72 Max: 35.55
Current: 30.16
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Everest Global was 35.55%. The lowest was 20.12%. And the median was 24.72%.
LSE:EVST's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 58.92% of 1906
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.355
vs LSE:EVST: 30.16
Everest Global had a gross margin of 28.28% for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Everest Global was 0.00% per year.
Everest Global (LSE:EVST) Gross Margin % Explanation
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
Everest Global had a gross margin of 28.28% for the quarter that ended in Oct. 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.
Everest Global Gross Margin % Related Terms
Everest Global Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Everest Global'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.
LSE:EVST vs ADM, BG, TSN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Everest Global'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.
Everest Global Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Everest Global's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Everest Global'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.
Everest Global (LSE:EVST) has a Gross Margin % of 28.28% as of Oct. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Everest Global and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 24.72. Over the past decade, Everest Global's Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.12 to 35.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Everest Global ranks #783 out of 1906 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 41.1%.
Is Everest Global's Gross Margin % too high?
Everest Global's current Gross Margin % of 28.28% is 14% above median its 10-year median of 24.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.12 to a high of 35.55. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.36. Everest Global's value of 28.28% is 7.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Everest Global ranks #783 out of 1906 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Everest Global has a GF Score™ of 28/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Everest Global's Gross Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Everest Global ranks #783 out of 1906 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Everest Global in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.36. Everest Global's value of 28.28% is 7.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Everest Global's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.12 to 35.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.72 vs. the industry median of 26.36, Everest Global 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. Everest Global's current Gross Margin % of 28.28% is 7.3% 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 Everest Global 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. Everest Global's current Gross Margin % is 28.28%, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 24.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Everest Global stock overvalued right now?
Everest Global (LSE:EVST) has a current Gross Margin % of 28.28%. The current Gross Margin % is 28.28%, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 24.72 and 7.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.36. Everest Global's overall GF Score™ is 28/100 with 6 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 Everest Global (LSE:EVST), the current Gross Margin % is 28.28% as of Oct. 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.
Everest Global PLC is a United Kingdom-based holding company. It is engaged in the food and beverage business, mainly focused on beverage distribution and production. The company operates in a single segment.
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