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Saint Jean GroupeLTS:0JBL 78 Gross Margin % is 54.37% as of Dec. 2025, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 55.10. GuruFocus rates LTS:0JBL with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €21.33. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,908 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Saint Jean Groupe ranks better than 87.32% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Saint Jean Groupe's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0JBL'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 51.66 Med: 55.1 Max: 59.45
Current: 54.3
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Saint Jean Groupe was 59.45%. The lowest was 51.66%. And the median was 55.10%.
LTS:0JBL's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 87.32% of 1908
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.345
vs LTS:0JBL: 54.30
Saint Jean Groupe had a gross margin of 54.37% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Saint Jean Groupe was -0.10% per year.
Saint Jean Groupe (LTS:0JBL) 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
Saint Jean Groupe had a gross margin of 54.37% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Saint Jean Groupe Gross Margin % Related Terms
Saint Jean Groupe Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Saint Jean Groupe'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, Saint Jean Groupe'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.
Saint Jean Groupe Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Saint Jean Groupe's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Saint Jean Groupe'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.
Saint Jean Groupe (LTS:0JBL) has a Gross Margin % of 54.37% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Saint Jean Groupe and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 55.10. Over the past decade, Saint Jean Groupe's Gross Margin % has ranged from 51.66 to 59.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Saint Jean Groupe ranks #242 out of 1908 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 12.7%.
Is Saint Jean Groupe's Gross Margin % too high?
Saint Jean Groupe's current Gross Margin % of 54.37% is near median its 10-year median of 55.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 51.66 to a high of 59.45. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.35. Saint Jean Groupe's value of 54.37% is 106.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saint Jean Groupe ranks #242 out of 1908 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Saint Jean Groupe has a GF Score™ of 78/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saint Jean Groupe's Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Saint Jean Groupe ranks #242 out of 1908 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Saint Jean Groupe in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.35. Saint Jean Groupe's value of 54.37% is 106.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Saint Jean Groupe's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 51.66 to 59.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 55.10 vs. the industry median of 26.35, Saint Jean Groupe 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 26.35, based on 1,908 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. Saint Jean Groupe's current Gross Margin % of 54.37% is 106.4% 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 Saint Jean Groupe and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saint Jean Groupe's current Gross Margin % is 54.37%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 55.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saint Jean Groupe stock overvalued right now?
Saint Jean Groupe (LTS:0JBL) has a current Gross Margin % of 54.37%. The stock's GF Value™ is €21.33, compared to a current price of €20.60 — trading 3.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 54.37%, which is near median its 10-year median of 55.10 and 106.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.35. Saint Jean Groupe's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 3 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 Saint Jean Groupe (LTS:0JBL), the current Gross Margin % is 54.37% 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 Saint Jean Groupe (LTS:0JBL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saint Jean Groupe stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €20.60 is trading 3.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €21.33.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0JBL:
Gross Margin %: 54.37% (near median its 10-year median of 55.10)
GF Value™: €21.33 vs. price of €20.60 (3.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 106.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#242 of 1908)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0JBL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Saint Jean Groupe is a France-based holding company engaged in producing, marketing and manufacturing ravioli, fresh pasta, dumplings, quenelles, and organic products. These products are sold under brand names such as Saint-Jean, Rochat, Quenelles La Royale, and Ravioles de Romans.
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