NewPrinces SpaMIL:NWL +0.39%81 Gross Margin % is 10.36% as of Mar. 2026, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 17.22. GuruFocus rates MIL:NWL with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €37.46 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,900 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, NewPrinces Spa ranks worse than 75.21% on this metric.
NewPrinces Spa gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -3.8%.
The historical rank and industry rank for NewPrinces Spa's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MIL:NWL'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.37 Med: 17.22 Max: 21.21
Current: 15.44
During the past 10 years, the highestGross Margin % of NewPrinces Spa was 21.21%. The lowest was 14.37%. And the median was 17.22%.
MIL:NWL's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 75.21% of 1900
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.37
vs MIL:NWL: 15.44
NewPrinces Spa had a gross margin of 10.36% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for NewPrinces Spa was -3.80% per year.
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
NewPrinces Spa had a gross margin of 10.36% 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.
NewPrinces Spa Gross Margin % Related Terms
NewPrinces Spa Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for NewPrinces Spa'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, NewPrinces 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.
NewPrinces Spa Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, NewPrinces Spa's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NewPrinces 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.
NewPrinces Spa (MIL:NWL) has a Gross Margin % of 10.36% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on NewPrinces Spa and its competitors. This is 40% below median its historical median of 17.22. Over the past decade, NewPrinces Spa's Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.37 to 21.21. According to the industry distribution chart, NewPrinces Spa ranks #1429 out of 1900 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 75.2%.
Is NewPrinces Spa's Gross Margin % too high?
NewPrinces Spa's current Gross Margin % of 10.36% is 40% below median its 10-year median of 17.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.37 to a high of 21.21. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. NewPrinces Spa's value of 10.36% is 60.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NewPrinces Spa ranks #1429 out of 1900 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, NewPrinces Spa has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NewPrinces Spa's Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, NewPrinces Spa ranks #1429 out of 1900 companies for Gross Margin %. This places NewPrinces Spa in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. NewPrinces Spa's value of 10.36% is 60.7% below this benchmark. Historically, NewPrinces Spa's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.37 to 21.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.22 vs. the industry median of 26.37, NewPrinces Spa 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 1,900 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. NewPrinces Spa's current Gross Margin % of 10.36% is 60.7% 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 NewPrinces 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. NewPrinces Spa's current Gross Margin % is 10.36%, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 17.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NewPrinces Spa stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NewPrinces Spa (MIL:NWL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €37.46, compared to a current price of €15.30 — trading 59.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 10.36%, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 17.22 and 60.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. NewPrinces Spa's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 9 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 NewPrinces Spa (MIL:NWL), the current Gross Margin % is 10.36% 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 NewPrinces Spa (MIL:NWL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NewPrinces Spa stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €15.30 is trading 59.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €37.46.
GuruFocus considers NewPrinces Spa to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for MIL:NWL:
Gross Margin %: 10.36% (40% below median its 10-year median of 17.22)
GF Value™: €37.46 vs. price of €15.30 (59.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 60.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1429 of 1900)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:NWL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
NewPrinces Spa is an agro-food company. It is engaged in the processing, packaging, sale, and distribution of food and beverages. The firm's operating segments: Dairy Products, Foods, Drinks, Fish, Italian Products, Oils, Distribution (Princes Retail and its subsidiaries), and Other Products. The company generates key revenue from the Foods division, which offers products such as baked beans, soups, ready meals, peas, and legumes through retail and foodservice channels, mainly produced in the United Kingdom. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from the United Kingdom.
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