Volvere (LSE:VLE) Gross Margin %: 22.03% (As of Dec. 2025) — 31% Above Median


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What is Volvere Gross Margin %?

Volvere LSE:VLE -1.35% 78 Gross Margin % is 22.03% as of Dec. 2025, which is 31% above its 10-year median of 16.78. GuruFocus rates LSE:VLE with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of £20.67 (Fairly Valued). Among 1,900 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Volvere ranks worse than 61.05% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Volvere's Gross Profit for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was £6.37 Mil. Volvere's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was £28.92 Mil. Therefore, Volvere's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 22.03%.


The historical rank and industry rank for Volvere's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:VLE' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.41   Med: 16.78   Max: 24.06
Current: 21.51


During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Volvere was 24.06%. The lowest was 14.41%. And the median was 16.78%.

LSE:VLE's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than
61.05% of 1900 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.37 vs LSE:VLE: 21.51

Volvere had a gross margin of 22.03% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Volvere was 6.60% per year.


Volvere  (LSE:VLE) 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

Volvere had a gross margin of 22.03% 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.


Volvere Gross Margin % Related Terms


Volvere Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Volvere'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.

Volvere Gross Margin % Chart

Volvere Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Gross Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 17.31 16.06 18.41 21.77 21.51

Volvere Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Gross Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 22.43 19.08 23.99 20.88 22.03

LSE:VLE vs KHC, GIS, HRL: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Volvere'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.


Volvere Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Volvere's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Volvere's Gross Margin % falls into.


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Volvere Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

Volvere's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Dec. 2025 )=Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=11.3 / 52.7
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(52.7 - 41.363) / 52.7
=21.51 %

Volvere's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Dec. 2025 )=Gross Profit (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=6.4 / 28.92
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(28.92 - 22.548) / 28.92
=22.03 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Margin % →
What does a Gross Margin % of 22.03% mean?
Volvere (LSE:VLE) has a Gross Margin % of 22.03% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Volvere and its competitors. This is 31% above median its historical median of 16.78. Over the past decade, Volvere's Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.41 to 24.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Volvere ranks #1160 out of 1900 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 61.1%.
Is Volvere's Gross Margin % too high?
Volvere's current Gross Margin % of 22.03% is 31% above median its 10-year median of 16.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.41 to a high of 24.06. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Volvere's value of 22.03% is 16.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Volvere ranks #1160 out of 1900 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Volvere has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Volvere's Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Volvere ranks #1160 out of 1900 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Volvere in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Volvere's value of 22.03% is 16.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Volvere's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.41 to 24.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.78 vs. the industry median of 26.37, Volvere 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 26.37, 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. Volvere's current Gross Margin % of 22.03% is 16.5% 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 Volvere 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. Volvere's current Gross Margin % is 22.03%, which is 31% above median its own 10-year median of 16.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Volvere stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Volvere (LSE:VLE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £20.67, compared to a current price of £22.00 — trading 6.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 22.03%, which is 31% above median its 10-year median of 16.78 and 16.5% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. Volvere's overall GF Score™ is 78/100. 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 Volvere (LSE:VLE), the current Gross Margin % is 22.03% 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 Volvere (LSE:VLE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Volvere stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £22.00 is trading 6.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of £20.67. GuruFocus considers Volvere to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:VLE:

  • Gross Margin %: 22.03% (31% above median its 10-year median of 16.78)
  • GF Value™: £20.67 vs. price of £22.00 (6.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100
  • Industry Position: 16.5% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1160 of 1900)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:VLE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Volvere Business Description

Address Tachbrook Road, Shire House, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, GBR, CV31 3SF
Volvere PLC is a holding company that invests in companies that require growth capital. It identifies and invests in undervalued and distressed businesses and securities as well as complementary businesses to the existing group. Its business is organized into Food Manufacturing and Investing and management services. Food Manufacturing consists of the manufacturing of frozen pies, and other pastry products for retailers and food service customers and the company also provides investment and management services. The company generates its revenue from the UK.
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