Marfrig Global FoodsMBRFY +3.83%65 Gross Margin % is 12.09% as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 13.12. GuruFocus rates MBRFY with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.03 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,902 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Marfrig Global Foods ranks worse than 81.07% on this metric.
Marfrig Global Foods SA gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -8.8%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Marfrig Global Foods's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MBRFY'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.12 Med: 13.12 Max: 20.14
Current: 12.33
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Marfrig Global Foods was 20.14%. The lowest was 10.12%. And the median was 13.12%.
MBRFY's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 81.07% of 1902
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.37
vs MBRFY: 12.33
Marfrig Global Foods had a gross margin of 12.09% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Marfrig Global Foods was -8.80% per year.
Marfrig Global Foods (OTCPK:MBRFY) 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
Marfrig Global Foods had a gross margin of 12.09% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable 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.
Marfrig Global Foods Gross Margin % Related Terms
Marfrig Global Foods Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Marfrig Global Foods'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, Marfrig Global Foods'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.
Marfrig Global Foods Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Marfrig Global Foods's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Marfrig Global Foods'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.
Marfrig Global Foods (MBRFY) has a Gross Margin % of 12.09% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Marfrig Global Foods and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 13.12. Over the past decade, Marfrig Global Foods' Gross Margin % has ranged from 10.12 to 20.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Marfrig Global Foods ranks #1542 out of 1902 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 81.1%.
Is Marfrig Global Foods' Gross Margin % too high?
Marfrig Global Foods' current Gross Margin % of 12.09% is near median its 10-year median of 13.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.12 to a high of 20.14. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Marfrig Global Foods' value of 12.09% is 54.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Marfrig Global Foods ranks #1542 out of 1902 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Marfrig Global Foods has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Marfrig Global Foods' Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Marfrig Global Foods ranks #1542 out of 1902 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Marfrig Global Foods in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Marfrig Global Foods' value of 12.09% is 54.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Marfrig Global Foods' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 10.12 to 20.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.12 vs. the industry median of 26.37, Marfrig Global Foods 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 1,902 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. Marfrig Global Foods's current Gross Margin % of 12.09% is 54.2% 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 Marfrig Global Foods 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. Marfrig Global Foods's current Gross Margin % is 12.09%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 13.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Marfrig Global Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marfrig Global Foods (MBRFY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.03, compared to a current price of $3.25 — trading 60.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 12.09%, which is near median its 10-year median of 13.12 and 54.2% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. Marfrig Global Foods' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 6 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 Marfrig Global Foods (MBRFY), the current Gross Margin % is 12.09% as of Mar. 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 Marfrig Global Foods (MBRFY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marfrig Global Foods stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.25 is trading 60.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.03.
GuruFocus considers Marfrig Global Foods to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MBRFY:
Gross Margin %: 12.09% (near median its 10-year median of 13.12)
GF Value™: $2.03 vs. price of $3.25 (60.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 54.2% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1542 of 1902)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MBRFY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Marfrig Global Foods SA is a Processing of products (formed by cattle slaughter facilities in operation, which are also used in beef processing, and for the manufacture of animal nutrition products) and sale of animal-based (beef, pork, lamb, fish, and poultry) and plant-based proteins. The company organizes itself into four main segments: Beef - North America, Beef - South America, Poultry, Pork and Processed Products - BRF, and Corporate. The company earns more than half of its revenue through its operations in Beef - North America.
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