Simonds Farsons CiskMAL:SFC -3.33%96 Gross Margin % is 41.60% as of Jan. 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 39.13. GuruFocus rates MAL:SFC with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.29 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 205 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Simonds Farsons Cisk ranks better than 51.71% on this metric.
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
Simonds Farsons Cisk had a gross margin of 41.60% for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
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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.
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Simonds Farsons Cisk Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Simonds Farsons Cisk'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.
MAL:SFC vs BUD, STZ, TAP: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, Simonds Farsons Cisk'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.
Simonds Farsons Cisk Gross Margin % vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Simonds Farsons Cisk's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Simonds Farsons Cisk'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.
Simonds Farsons Cisk (MAL:SFC) has a Gross Margin % of 41.60% as of Jan. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Simonds Farsons Cisk and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 39.13. Over the past decade, Simonds Farsons Cisk's Gross Margin % has ranged from 35.63 to 42.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Simonds Farsons Cisk ranks #99 out of 205 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 48.3%.
Is Simonds Farsons Cisk's Gross Margin % too high?
Simonds Farsons Cisk's current Gross Margin % of 41.60% is near median its 10-year median of 39.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 35.63 to a high of 42.73. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Gross Margin % is 42.29. Simonds Farsons Cisk's value of 41.60% is 1.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Simonds Farsons Cisk ranks #99 out of 205 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Simonds Farsons Cisk has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Simonds Farsons Cisk's Gross Margin % compare to BUD and STZ?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Simonds Farsons Cisk ranks #99 out of 205 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Simonds Farsons Cisk in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 42.29. Simonds Farsons Cisk's value of 41.60% is 1.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Simonds Farsons Cisk's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 35.63 to 42.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 39.13 vs. the industry median of 42.29, Simonds Farsons Cisk 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Gross Margin % among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 42.29, based on 205 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. Simonds Farsons Cisk's current Gross Margin % of 41.60% is 1.6% 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 Simonds Farsons Cisk and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Gross Margin % is 42.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Simonds Farsons Cisk's current Gross Margin % is 41.60%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 39.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Simonds Farsons Cisk stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Simonds Farsons Cisk (MAL:SFC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.29, compared to a current price of €5.80 — trading 7.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 41.60%, which is near median its 10-year median of 39.13 and 1.6% below the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 42.29. Simonds Farsons Cisk's overall GF Score™ is 96/100 with 4 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 Simonds Farsons Cisk (MAL:SFC), the current Gross Margin % is 41.60% as of Jan. 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 Simonds Farsons Cisk (MAL:SFC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Simonds Farsons Cisk stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €5.80 is trading 7.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €6.29.
GuruFocus considers Simonds Farsons Cisk to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MAL:SFC:
Gross Margin %: 41.60% (near median its 10-year median of 39.13)
GF Value™: €6.29 vs. price of €5.80 (7.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1.6% below the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#99 of 205)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MAL:SFC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Simonds Farsons Cisk PLC is actively engaged in the brewing, production and distribution of a diverse portfolio of branded beers and beverages. The Group also undertakes the importation, wholesale and retail distribution of beverage products, including an extensive range of wines and spirits. The company operates in sole segment. The company's brands are Cisk Lager, Cisk Excel, Cisk 0.0, Cisk Pilsner, Cisk Premium, Blue Label Amber Ale, Double Red Ale, Green Hop IPA Hoppy Ale, PALE ALE, Hopleaf Pale Ale, Lacto Milk Stout's , Red Mill Brewing Co,Kinnie, Kinnie Zero, Kinnie Zest, Kinnie Spritz, Kinnie Rumba, San Michel Table Water, San Michel Fruitwaves, Soltoro, Farsons Shandy, Elan Sparkling Water, and Aquadot lable Water.
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