Coca-Cola ConsolidatedLTS:0I0T -5.22%85 Gross Margin % is 39.37% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 36.04. GuruFocus rates LTS:0I0T with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $148.57 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 115 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies, Coca-Cola Consolidated ranks better than 53.91% on this metric.
LTS:0I0T's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 53.91% of 115
companies
in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 38.43
vs LTS:0I0T: 39.66
Coca-Cola Consolidated had a gross margin of 39.37% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Coca-Cola Consolidated was 3.00% 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
Coca-Cola Consolidated had a gross margin of 39.37% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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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.
Coca-Cola Consolidated Gross Margin % Related Terms
Coca-Cola Consolidated Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Coca-Cola Consolidated'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.
LTS:0I0T vs PRMB, CELH, COCO: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic subindustry, Coca-Cola Consolidated'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.
Coca-Cola Consolidated Gross Margin % vs Beverages - Non-Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Coca-Cola Consolidated's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Coca-Cola Consolidated'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.
Coca-Cola Consolidated (LTS:0I0T) has a Gross Margin % of 39.37% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Coca-Cola Consolidated and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 36.04. Over the past decade, Coca-Cola Consolidated's Gross Margin % has ranged from 33.63 to 39.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Coca-Cola Consolidated ranks #53 out of 115 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 46.1%.
Is Coca-Cola Consolidated's Gross Margin % too high?
Coca-Cola Consolidated's current Gross Margin % of 39.37% is near median its 10-year median of 36.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 33.63 to a high of 39.90. The Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry median Gross Margin % is 38.43. Coca-Cola Consolidated's value of 39.37% is 2.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Coca-Cola Consolidated ranks #53 out of 115 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Coca-Cola Consolidated has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Coca-Cola Consolidated's Gross Margin % compare to PRMB and CELH?
According to the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Coca-Cola Consolidated ranks #53 out of 115 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Coca-Cola Consolidated in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.43. Coca-Cola Consolidated's value of 39.37% is 2.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Coca-Cola Consolidated's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 33.63 to 39.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 36.04 vs. the industry median of 38.43, Coca-Cola Consolidated 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 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic company?
The median Gross Margin % among Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies is 38.43, based on 115 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. Coca-Cola Consolidated's current Gross Margin % of 39.37% is 2.4% 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 Coca-Cola Consolidated and its competitors. For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, the median Gross Margin % is 38.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Coca-Cola Consolidated's current Gross Margin % is 39.37%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 36.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Coca-Cola Consolidated stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Coca-Cola Consolidated (LTS:0I0T) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $148.57, compared to a current price of $187.03 — trading 25.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 39.37%, which is near median its 10-year median of 36.04 and 2.4% above the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry median of 38.43. Coca-Cola Consolidated's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 2 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 Coca-Cola Consolidated (LTS:0I0T), the current Gross Margin % is 39.37% 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 Coca-Cola Consolidated (LTS:0I0T) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Coca-Cola Consolidated stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $187.03 is trading 25.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $148.57.
GuruFocus considers Coca-Cola Consolidated to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0I0T:
Gross Margin %: 39.37% (near median its 10-year median of 36.04)
GF Value™: $148.57 vs. price of $187.03 (25.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2.4% above the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic median (#53 of 115)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0I0T stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Coca-Cola Consolidated Inc distributes, markets, and manufactures nonalcoholic beverages. It offers a range of nonalcoholic beverage products and flavors, including both sparkling and still beverages. Sparkling beverages are carbonated beverages, and the Company's principal sparkling beverage is Coca-Cola. Still beverages include energy products and non-carbonated beverages such as bottled water, ready-to-drink tea, ready-to-drink coffee, enhanced water, juices, and sports drinks. The Company has two operating segments: Nonalcoholic Beverages and All Other. Key revenue is generated from Nonalcoholic Beverages.
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