Socfinasia HoldingLUX:SCFNS -1.57%98 Gross Margin % is 96.48% as of Dec. 2025, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 93.15. GuruFocus rates LUX:SCFNS with a GF Score™ of 98/100 and a GF Value™ of €17.49 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,902 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Socfinasia Holding ranks better than 99.16% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Socfinasia Holding's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LUX:SCFNS'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 86.11 Med: 93.15 Max: 108.46
Current: 93.42
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Socfinasia Holding was 108.46%. The lowest was 86.11%. And the median was 93.15%.
LUX:SCFNS's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 99.16% of 1902
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.37
vs LUX:SCFNS: 93.42
Socfinasia Holding had a gross margin of 96.48% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Socfinasia Holding was 0.40% 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
Socfinasia Holding had a gross margin of 96.48% 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.
Socfinasia Holding Gross Margin % Related Terms
Socfinasia Holding Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Socfinasia Holding'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.
LUX:SCFNS vs ADM, BG, TSN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Socfinasia Holding'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.
Socfinasia Holding Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Socfinasia Holding's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Socfinasia Holding'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.
Socfinasia Holding (LUX:SCFNS) has a Gross Margin % of 96.48% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Socfinasia Holding and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 93.15. Over the past decade, Socfinasia Holding's Gross Margin % has ranged from 86.11 to 108.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Socfinasia Holding ranks #16 out of 1902 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 0.8%.
Is Socfinasia Holding's Gross Margin % too high?
Socfinasia Holding's current Gross Margin % of 96.48% is near median its 10-year median of 93.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 86.11 to a high of 108.46. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Socfinasia Holding's value of 96.48% is 265.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Socfinasia Holding ranks #16 out of 1902 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Socfinasia Holding has a GF Score™ of 98/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Socfinasia Holding's Gross Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Socfinasia Holding ranks #16 out of 1902 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Socfinasia Holding in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Socfinasia Holding's value of 96.48% is 265.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Socfinasia Holding's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 86.11 to 108.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 93.15 vs. the industry median of 26.37, Socfinasia Holding 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 1,902 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. Socfinasia Holding's current Gross Margin % of 96.48% is 265.9% 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 Socfinasia Holding 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. Socfinasia Holding's current Gross Margin % is 96.48%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 93.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Socfinasia Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Socfinasia Holding (LUX:SCFNS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €17.49, compared to a current price of €25.00 — trading 42.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 96.48%, which is near median its 10-year median of 93.15 and 265.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. Socfinasia Holding's overall GF Score™ is 98/100 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 Socfinasia Holding (LUX:SCFNS), the current Gross Margin % is 96.48% 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 Socfinasia Holding (LUX:SCFNS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Socfinasia Holding stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €25.00 is trading 42.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €17.49.
GuruFocus considers Socfinasia Holding to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LUX:SCFNS:
Gross Margin %: 96.48% (near median its 10-year median of 93.15)
GF Value™: €17.49 vs. price of €25.00 (42.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 265.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#16 of 1902)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LUX:SCFNS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Socfinasia SA Holding, through its subsidiaries, manages a portfolio of investments mainly focused on the exploitation of tropical oil palm and rubber plantations mainly in South-East Asia. Geographically company generates the majority of its revenue from Indonesia and also has a presence in Europe, Cambodia. The products of the company include: Rubber, Palm oil, and Seeds.
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