Church & Dwight CoMEX:CHD 77 Gross Margin % is 46.38% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 44.98. GuruFocus rates MEX:CHD with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,856.30 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,901 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Church & Dwight Co ranks better than 80.59% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Church & Dwight Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:CHD'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 41.86 Med: 44.98 Max: 45.8
Current: 45.07
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Church & Dwight Co was 45.80%. The lowest was 41.86%. And the median was 44.98%.
MEX:CHD's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 80.59% of 1901
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.37
vs MEX:CHD: 45.07
Church & Dwight Co had a gross margin of 46.38% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Church & Dwight Co was 0.40% per year.
Church & Dwight Co (MEX:CHD) 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
Church & Dwight Co had a gross margin of 46.38% 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.
Church & Dwight Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Church & Dwight Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Church & Dwight Co'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.
MEX:CHD vs EL, KMB, KVUE: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Church & Dwight Co'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.
Church & Dwight Co Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Church & Dwight Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Church & Dwight Co'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.
Church & Dwight Co (MEX:CHD) has a Gross Margin % of 46.38% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Church & Dwight Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 44.98. Over the past decade, Church & Dwight Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 41.86 to 45.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Church & Dwight Co ranks #369 out of 1901 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 19.4%.
Is Church & Dwight Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Church & Dwight Co's current Gross Margin % of 46.38% is near median its 10-year median of 44.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 41.86 to a high of 45.80. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Church & Dwight Co's value of 46.38% is 75.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Church & Dwight Co ranks #369 out of 1901 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Church & Dwight Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Church & Dwight Co's Gross Margin % compare to EL and KMB?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Church & Dwight Co ranks #369 out of 1901 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Church & Dwight Co in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Church & Dwight Co's value of 46.38% is 75.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Church & Dwight Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 41.86 to 45.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 44.98 vs. the industry median of 26.37, Church & Dwight Co 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 1,901 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. Church & Dwight Co's current Gross Margin % of 46.38% is 75.9% 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 Church & Dwight Co 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. Church & Dwight Co's current Gross Margin % is 46.38%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 44.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Church & Dwight Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Church & Dwight Co (MEX:CHD) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,856.30, compared to a current price of MXN1,730.00 — trading 6.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 46.38%, which is near median its 10-year median of 44.98 and 75.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. Church & Dwight Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 2 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 Church & Dwight Co (MEX:CHD), the current Gross Margin % is 46.38% 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 Church & Dwight Co (MEX:CHD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Church & Dwight Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN1,730.00 is trading 6.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,856.30.
GuruFocus considers Church & Dwight Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:CHD:
Gross Margin %: 46.38% (near median its 10-year median of 44.98)
GF Value™: MXN1,856.30 vs. price of MXN1,730.00 (6.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 75.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#369 of 1901)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:CHD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Church & Dwight is the leading global producer of baking soda. Its portfolio extends beyond its legacy category to include laundry products, cat litter, oral care, deodorant, and nasal care, all sold under the Arm & Hammer brand. Its brands also include Batiste, OxiClean, Vitafusion, Hero, and TheraBreath, which, together with Arm & Hammer, account for around 70% of its annual sales and profits. Most recently, the firm added Touchland and its hand sanitizer business to its fold. Even as it works to expand its product reach, Church & Dwight still derives around 80% of its sales from its home market in the US.
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