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Mama's CreationsMAMA +0.33%87 Gross Margin % is 23.55% as of Apr. 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 29.48. GuruFocus rates MAMA with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.90 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,910 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Mama's Creations ranks worse than 54.97% 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
Mama's Creations had a gross margin of 23.55% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 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.
Mama's Creations Gross Margin % Related Terms
Mama's Creations Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mama's Creations'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.
MAMA vs SMPL, WEST, JBSS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Mama's Creations'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.
Mama's Creations Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Mama's Creations's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mama's Creations'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.
Mama's Creations (MAMA) has a Gross Margin % of 23.55% as of Apr. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Mama's Creations and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 29.48. Over the past decade, Mama's Creations' Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.84 to 40.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Mama's Creations ranks #1050 out of 1910 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 55%.
Is Mama's Creations' Gross Margin % too high?
Mama's Creations' current Gross Margin % of 23.55% is 20% below median its 10-year median of 29.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.84 to a high of 40.00. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Mama's Creations' value of 23.55% is 10.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mama's Creations ranks #1050 out of 1910 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Mama's Creations has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mama's Creations' Gross Margin % compare to SMPL and WEST?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Mama's Creations ranks #1050 out of 1910 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Mama's Creations in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Mama's Creations' value of 23.55% is 10.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Mama's Creations' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.84 to 40.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.48 vs. the industry median of 26.37, Mama's Creations 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Gross Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 26.37, based on 1,910 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. Mama's Creations's current Gross Margin % of 23.55% is 10.7% 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 Mama's Creations 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. Mama's Creations's current Gross Margin % is 23.55%, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 29.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mama's Creations stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mama's Creations (MAMA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.90, compared to a current price of $18.27 — trading 53.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 23.55%, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 29.48 and 10.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. Mama's Creations' overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 7 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 Mama's Creations (MAMA), the current Gross Margin % is 23.55% as of Apr. 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 Mama's Creations (MAMA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mama's Creations stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $18.27 is trading 53.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $11.90.
GuruFocus considers Mama's Creations to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MAMA:
Gross Margin %: 23.55% (20% below median its 10-year median of 29.48)
GF Value™: $11.90 vs. price of $18.27 (53.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 10.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1050 of 1910)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MAMA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mama's Creations Inc manufactures and markets fresh deli-prepared foods distributed through grocery, mass, club, and convenience stores across the United States. Its product portfolio includes refrigerated prepared foods such as meatballs, meatloaf, sausage products, and pasta and rice entrees. The products are principally sold to supermarkets, club chains, mass-market retailers, and food distributors. The brand of the company includes Mama's Creations, Mama's Mancini's, The Olive Branch, Creative Salads, and others.
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