Misitano & Stracuzzi SpAMIL:MS -3.76%18 Gross Margin % is 28.64% as of Jun. 2025, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 40.62. GuruFocus rates MIL:MS with a GF Score™ of 18/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,902 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Misitano & Stracuzzi SpA ranks better than 72.92% 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
Misitano & Stracuzzi SpA had a gross margin of 28.64% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 => 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.
Misitano & Stracuzzi SpA Gross Margin % Related Terms
Misitano & Stracuzzi SpA 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.
Misitano & Stracuzzi SpA Gross Margin % Chart
Misitano & Stracuzzi SpA Annual Data
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Dec22
Dec23
Dec24
Gross Margin %
20.51
42.69
40.62
Misitano & Stracuzzi SpA Semi-Annual Data
Dec22
Dec23
Jun24
Dec24
Jun25
Gross Margin %
0.00
0.00
32.01
48.96
28.64
MIL:MS vs KHC, GIS, JBS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Misitano & Stracuzzi SpA'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.
Misitano & Stracuzzi SpA Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Misitano & Stracuzzi SpA's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Misitano & Stracuzzi SpA'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.
Misitano & Stracuzzi SpA (MIL:MS) has a Gross Margin % of 28.64% as of Jun. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Misitano & Stracuzzi SpA and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 40.62. Over the past decade, Misitano & Stracuzzi SpA's Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.51 to 42.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Misitano & Stracuzzi SpA ranks #515 out of 1902 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 27.1%.
Is Misitano & Stracuzzi SpA's Gross Margin % too high?
Misitano & Stracuzzi SpA's current Gross Margin % of 28.64% is 29% below median its 10-year median of 40.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.51 to a high of 42.69. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Misitano & Stracuzzi SpA's value of 28.64% is 8.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Misitano & Stracuzzi SpA ranks #515 out of 1902 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Misitano & Stracuzzi SpA has a GF Score™ of 18/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Misitano & Stracuzzi SpA's Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Misitano & Stracuzzi SpA ranks #515 out of 1902 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Misitano & Stracuzzi SpA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Misitano & Stracuzzi SpA's value of 28.64% is 8.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Misitano & Stracuzzi SpA's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.51 to 42.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 40.62 vs. the industry median of 26.37, Misitano & Stracuzzi SpA 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. Misitano & Stracuzzi SpA's current Gross Margin % of 28.64% is 8.6% 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 Misitano & Stracuzzi SpA 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. Misitano & Stracuzzi SpA's current Gross Margin % is 28.64%, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 40.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Misitano & Stracuzzi SpA stock overvalued right now?
Misitano & Stracuzzi SpA (MIL:MS) has a current Gross Margin % of 28.64%. The current Gross Margin % is 28.64%, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 40.62 and 8.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. Misitano & Stracuzzi SpA's overall GF Score™ is 18/100 with 5 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 Misitano & Stracuzzi SpA (MIL:MS), the current Gross Margin % is 28.64% as of Jun. 2025. 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.
Misitano & Stracuzzi SpA is engaged in producing essential oils and citrus juices. It is used in sectors: from food and beverages to perfumes and fragrances, from cosmetics to aromatherapy.
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