Essity ABMEX:ESSITYBN 89 Gross Margin % is 33.48% as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 29.25. GuruFocus rates MEX:ESSITYBN with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN496.09. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,902 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Essity AB ranks better than 65.51% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Essity AB's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN21,501 Mil. Essity AB's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN64,211 Mil. Therefore, Essity AB's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 33.48%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Essity AB's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:ESSITYBN'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 24.39 Med: 29.25 Max: 33.48
Current: 33.48
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Essity AB was 33.48%. The lowest was 24.39%. And the median was 29.25%.
MEX:ESSITYBN's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 65.51% of 1902
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.37
vs MEX:ESSITYBN: 33.48
Essity AB had a gross margin of 33.48% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Essity AB was 2.00% per year.
Essity AB (MEX:ESSITYBN) 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
Essity AB had a gross margin of 33.48% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Essity AB Gross Margin % Related Terms
Essity AB Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Essity AB'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:ESSITYBN vs PG, CL, KVUE: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Essity AB'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.
Essity AB Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Essity AB's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Essity AB'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.
Essity AB (MEX:ESSITYBN) has a Gross Margin % of 33.48% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Essity AB and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 29.25. Over the past decade, Essity AB's Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.39 to 33.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Essity AB ranks #656 out of 1902 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 34.5%.
Is Essity AB's Gross Margin % too high?
Essity AB's current Gross Margin % of 33.48% is 14% above median its 10-year median of 29.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.39 to a high of 33.48. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Essity AB's value of 33.48% is 27% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Essity AB ranks #656 out of 1902 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Essity AB has a GF Score™ of 89/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Essity AB's Gross Margin % compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Essity AB ranks #656 out of 1902 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Essity AB in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Essity AB's value of 33.48% is 27% above this benchmark. Historically, Essity AB's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.39 to 33.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.25 vs. the industry median of 26.37, Essity AB 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 1,902 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. Essity AB's current Gross Margin % of 33.48% is 27% 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 Essity AB 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. Essity AB's current Gross Margin % is 33.48%, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 29.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Essity AB stock overvalued right now?
Essity AB (MEX:ESSITYBN) has a current Gross Margin % of 33.48%. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN496.09, compared to a current price of MXN501.28 — trading 1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 33.48%, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 29.25 and 27% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. Essity AB's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 3 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 Essity AB (MEX:ESSITYBN), the current Gross Margin % is 33.48% 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 Essity AB (MEX:ESSITYBN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Essity AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN501.28 is trading 1% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN496.09.
Key valuation signals for MEX:ESSITYBN:
Gross Margin %: 33.48% (14% above median its 10-year median of 29.25)
GF Value™: MXN496.09 vs. price of MXN501.28 (1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 27% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#656 of 1902)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:ESSITYBN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Essity is a health and hygiene company spun out of Svenska Cellulosa in June 2017. Essity's products span the feminine care, baby care, toilet paper, facial tissue, and wet wipes categories, as well as hand soap, hand sanitizers, and tissue dispensers for institutional customers. Essity also offers medical solutions in the form of wound care, orthopedics, and compression therapy, accounting for around 8% of net sales. Essity operates in 150 markets and generates 61% of its revenue in Europe.
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