Maple Leaf FoodsMLFNF +0.97%56 Gross Margin % is 18.73% as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 15.57. GuruFocus rates MLFNF with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.71 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,902 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Maple Leaf Foods ranks worse than 71.61% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Maple Leaf Foods's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MLFNF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.95 Med: 15.57 Max: 17.74
Current: 17.04
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Maple Leaf Foods was 17.74%. The lowest was 8.95%. And the median was 15.57%.
MLFNF's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 71.61% of 1902
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.37
vs MLFNF: 17.04
Maple Leaf Foods had a gross margin of 18.73% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Maple Leaf Foods was 1.10% per year.
Maple Leaf Foods (OTCPK:MLFNF) 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
Maple Leaf Foods had a gross margin of 18.73% 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.
Maple Leaf Foods Gross Margin % Related Terms
Maple Leaf Foods Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Maple Leaf Foods'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, Maple Leaf Foods'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.
Maple Leaf Foods Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Maple Leaf Foods's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Maple Leaf Foods'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.
Maple Leaf Foods (MLFNF) has a Gross Margin % of 18.73% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Maple Leaf Foods and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 15.57. Over the past decade, Maple Leaf Foods' Gross Margin % has ranged from 8.95 to 17.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Maple Leaf Foods ranks #1362 out of 1902 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 71.6%.
Is Maple Leaf Foods' Gross Margin % too high?
Maple Leaf Foods' current Gross Margin % of 18.73% is 20% above median its 10-year median of 15.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.95 to a high of 17.74. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Maple Leaf Foods' value of 18.73% is 29% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Maple Leaf Foods ranks #1362 out of 1902 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Maple Leaf Foods has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Maple Leaf Foods' Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Maple Leaf Foods ranks #1362 out of 1902 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Maple Leaf Foods in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Maple Leaf Foods' value of 18.73% is 29% below this benchmark. Historically, Maple Leaf Foods' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 8.95 to 17.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.57 vs. the industry median of 26.37, Maple Leaf Foods 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 1,902 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. Maple Leaf Foods's current Gross Margin % of 18.73% is 29% 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 Maple Leaf Foods 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. Maple Leaf Foods's current Gross Margin % is 18.73%, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 15.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Maple Leaf Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maple Leaf Foods (MLFNF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.71, compared to a current price of $21.79 — trading 48.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 18.73%, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 15.57 and 29% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. Maple Leaf Foods' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Maple Leaf Foods (MLFNF), the current Gross Margin % is 18.73% 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 Maple Leaf Foods (MLFNF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maple Leaf Foods stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $21.79 is trading 48.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.71.
GuruFocus considers Maple Leaf Foods to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MLFNF:
Gross Margin %: 18.73% (20% above median its 10-year median of 15.57)
GF Value™: $14.71 vs. price of $21.79 (48.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 29% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1362 of 1902)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MLFNF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Maple Leaf Foods Inc is a protein-focused consumer packaged goods company that responsibly produces food products under brands including Maple Leaf, Maple Leaf Prime, Maple Leaf Natural Selections, Schneiders, Mina, Greenfield Natural Meat Co., Lightlife, and Field Roast. The company's portfolio includes prepared meats, ready-to-cook and ready-to-serve meals, value-added fresh pork and poultry, and plant protein products. Its main markets are Canada, the United States, and Others.
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