Bell Food Group (LTS:0RFX) Gross Margin %: 38.24% (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median


LTS:0RFX Bell Food Group Ltd LTS:0RFX
69 GF Score
Price CHF181.60
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What is Bell Food Group Gross Margin %?

Bell Food Group LTS:0RFX -0.04% 69 Gross Margin % is 38.24% as of Dec. 2025, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 38.66. GuruFocus rates LTS:0RFX with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF289.07 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,900 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Bell Food Group ranks better than 73.42% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Bell Food Group's Gross Profit for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF949 Mil. Bell Food Group's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF2,482 Mil. Therefore, Bell Food Group's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 38.24%.


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

LTS:0RFX' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 36.85   Med: 38.66   Max: 39.76
Current: 38.76


During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Bell Food Group was 39.76%. The lowest was 36.85%. And the median was 38.66%.

LTS:0RFX's Gross Margin % is ranked better than
73.42% of 1900 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.37 vs LTS:0RFX: 38.76

Bell Food Group had a gross margin of 38.24% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Bell Food Group was 0.30% per year.


Bell Food Group  (LTS:0RFX) 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

Bell Food Group had a gross margin of 38.24% 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.


Bell Food Group Gross Margin % Related Terms


Bell Food Group Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bell Food Group'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.

Bell Food Group Gross Margin % Chart

Bell Food Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Gross Margin %
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Bell Food Group Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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LTS:0RFX vs KHC, GIS, HRL: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Bell Food Group'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.


Bell Food Group Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Bell Food Group's Gross Margin % falls into.


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Bell Food Group Gross Margin % Calculation

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

Bell Food Group'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 )
=1893.4 / 4884.8
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(4884.8 - 2991.4) / 4884.8
=38.76 %

Bell Food Group'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 )
=949.3 / 2482.2
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(2482.2 - 1532.9) / 2482.2
=38.24 %

* 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 38.24% mean?
Bell Food Group (LTS:0RFX) has a Gross Margin % of 38.24% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Bell Food Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 38.66. Over the past decade, Bell Food Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 36.85 to 39.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Bell Food Group ranks #505 out of 1900 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 26.6%.
Is Bell Food Group's Gross Margin % too high?
Bell Food Group's current Gross Margin % of 38.24% is near median its 10-year median of 38.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 36.85 to a high of 39.76. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Bell Food Group's value of 38.24% is 45% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bell Food Group ranks #505 out of 1900 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Bell Food Group has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bell Food Group's Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Bell Food Group ranks #505 out of 1900 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Bell Food Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Bell Food Group's value of 38.24% is 45% above this benchmark. Historically, Bell Food Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 36.85 to 39.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 38.66 vs. the industry median of 26.37, Bell Food Group 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 26.37, 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. Bell Food Group's current Gross Margin % of 38.24% is 45% 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 Bell Food Group 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. Bell Food Group's current Gross Margin % is 38.24%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 38.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bell Food Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bell Food Group (LTS:0RFX) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF289.07, compared to a current price of CHF181.60 — trading 37.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 38.24%, which is near median its 10-year median of 38.66 and 45% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. Bell Food Group's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Bell Food Group (LTS:0RFX), the current Gross Margin % is 38.24% 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 Bell Food Group (LTS:0RFX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bell Food Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF181.60 is trading 37.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF289.07. GuruFocus considers Bell Food Group to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0RFX:

  • Gross Margin %: 38.24% (near median its 10-year median of 38.66)
  • GF Value™: CHF289.07 vs. price of CHF181.60 (37.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 45% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#505 of 1900)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0RFX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Bell Food Group Business Description

Address Elsasserstrasse 174, Basel, CHE, 4056
Bell Food Group Ltd is a food processor that provides meat, charcuterie, poultry, and convenience products. Bell operates in five divisions: Bell Switzerland, supplying retailers, wholesalers, food service, and food processing; Bell international, operating in Germany, Austria, France, Poland, and other European countries; and Eisberg, Hilcona, Hugli, Hubers/Sutag. Bell Switzerland represents maximum of the company's income.
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