Tate & LyleLSE:TATE 79 Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:TATE with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of £6.49 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,901 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Tate & Lyle ranks better than 60.7% on this metric.
Tate & Lyle PLC gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -2.7%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Tate & Lyle's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:TATE'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 31.01 Med: 40.01 Max: 42.99
Current: 31.01
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Tate & Lyle was 42.99%. The lowest was 31.01%. And the median was 40.01%.
LSE:TATE's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 60.7% of 1901
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.37
vs LSE:TATE: 31.01
Tate & Lyle had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Tate & Lyle was -2.70% per year.
Tate & Lyle (LSE:TATE) 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
Tate & Lyle had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable 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.
Tate & Lyle Gross Margin % Related Terms
Tate & Lyle Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tate & Lyle'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, Tate & Lyle'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.
Tate & Lyle Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Tate & Lyle's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tate & Lyle'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.
Tate & Lyle (LSE:TATE) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Tate & Lyle and its competitors. Over the past decade, Tate & Lyle's Gross Margin % has ranged from 31.01 to 42.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Tate & Lyle ranks #747 out of 1901 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 39.3%.
Is Tate & Lyle's Gross Margin % too high?
Tate & Lyle's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 31.01 to a high of 42.99. Based on the distribution chart, Tate & Lyle ranks #747 out of 1901 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Tate & Lyle has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tate & Lyle's Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Tate & Lyle ranks #747 out of 1901 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Tate & Lyle in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Historically, Tate & Lyle's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 31.01 to 42.99 over the past decade. 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 1,901 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. 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 Tate & Lyle 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. Tate & Lyle's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tate & Lyle stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tate & Lyle (LSE:TATE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £6.49, compared to a current price of £5.54 — trading 14.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Tate & Lyle's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 10 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 Tate & Lyle (LSE:TATE), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% 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 Tate & Lyle (LSE:TATE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tate & Lyle stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £5.54 is trading 14.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of £6.49.
GuruFocus considers Tate & Lyle to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:TATE:
Gross Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: £6.49 vs. price of £5.54 (14.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:TATE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tate & Lyle is a global provider of food and beverage ingredients and solutions. Following the sale of its commodity ingredients business, as well as its exit from the sugar business a decade earlier, Tate & Lyle is now focused on specialty ingredients—sweeteners, starches, specialty gums, and soluble fiber. It has nearly 5,000 employees and operates in over 120 countries, with most of its revenue generated in North America.
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