Arca ContinentalB de CVMEX:AC -0.48%88 Gross Margin % is 46.90% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 44.82. GuruFocus rates MEX:AC with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN207.53 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 114 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies, Arca ContinentalB de CV ranks better than 71.05% on this metric.
MEX:AC's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 71.05% of 114
companies
in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 38.35
vs MEX:AC: 46.65
Arca ContinentalB de CV had a gross margin of 46.90% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Arca ContinentalB de CV was 1.00% per year.
Arca ContinentalB de CV (MEX:AC) 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
Arca ContinentalB de CV had a gross margin of 46.90% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Arca ContinentalB de CV Gross Margin % Related Terms
Arca ContinentalB de CV Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
MEX:AC vs KO, PEP, MNST: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic subindustry, Arca ContinentalB de CV'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.
Arca ContinentalB de CV Gross Margin % vs Beverages - Non-Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Arca ContinentalB de CV's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arca ContinentalB de CV'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.
Arca ContinentalB de CV (MEX:AC) has a Gross Margin % of 46.90% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Arca ContinentalB de CV and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 44.82. Over the past decade, Arca ContinentalB de CV's Gross Margin % has ranged from 43.56 to 46.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Arca ContinentalB de CV ranks #33 out of 114 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 28.9%.
Is Arca ContinentalB de CV's Gross Margin % too high?
Arca ContinentalB de CV's current Gross Margin % of 46.90% is near median its 10-year median of 44.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 43.56 to a high of 46.99. The Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry median Gross Margin % is 38.35. Arca ContinentalB de CV's value of 46.90% is 22.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arca ContinentalB de CV ranks #33 out of 114 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Arca ContinentalB de CV has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arca ContinentalB de CV's Gross Margin % compare to KO and PEP?
According to the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Arca ContinentalB de CV ranks #33 out of 114 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Arca ContinentalB de CV in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.35. Arca ContinentalB de CV's value of 46.90% is 22.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Arca ContinentalB de CV's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 43.56 to 46.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 44.82 vs. the industry median of 38.35, Arca ContinentalB de CV 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 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic company?
The median Gross Margin % among Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies is 38.35, based on 114 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. Arca ContinentalB de CV's current Gross Margin % of 46.90% is 22.3% 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 Arca ContinentalB de CV and its competitors. For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, the median Gross Margin % is 38.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arca ContinentalB de CV's current Gross Margin % is 46.90%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 44.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arca ContinentalB de CV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arca ContinentalB de CV (MEX:AC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN207.53, compared to a current price of MXN206.84 — trading 0.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 46.90%, which is near median its 10-year median of 44.82 and 22.3% above the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry median of 38.35. Arca ContinentalB de CV's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 Arca ContinentalB de CV (MEX:AC), the current Gross Margin % is 46.90% 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 Arca ContinentalB de CV (MEX:AC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arca ContinentalB de CV stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN206.84 is trading 0.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN207.53.
GuruFocus considers Arca ContinentalB de CV to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:AC:
Gross Margin %: 46.90% (near median its 10-year median of 44.82)
GF Value™: MXN207.53 vs. price of MXN206.84 (0.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 22.3% above the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic median (#33 of 114)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:AC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Arca Continental is a major bottler for Coca-Cola, generating 94% of sales and nearly all profits by manufacturing and distributing sodas and nonsparkling drinks under Coca-Cola brands, which it sells to retailers and foodservice providers in the US and Latin America. Food and snacks under Arca's own brands make up the rest of its revenue. By region, Mexico remains the largest beverage market, contributing 43% of sales, followed by the US (34%), Peru (8%), Ecuador (4%), and Argentina (5%). Coca-Cola has a 20% stake in AC Beverages, the entity that holds Arca's beverage assets in the US and Latin America.
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