Mayr-Melnhof Karton AGMNHFF -6.47%65 Gross Margin % is 50.65% as of Dec. 2025, which is 102% above its 10-year median of 25.05. GuruFocus rates MNHFF with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $74.38 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 383 Packaging & Containers companies, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG ranks better than 91.91% on this metric.
MNHFF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 91.91% of 383
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 21.27
vs MNHFF: 48.64
Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG had a gross margin of 50.65% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG was 17.40% per year.
Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG (OTCPK:MNHFF) 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
Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG had a gross margin of 50.65% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG Gross Margin % Related Terms
Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG'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 Packaging & Containers subindustry, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG'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.
Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG Gross Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG'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.
Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG (MNHFF) has a Gross Margin % of 50.65% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG and its competitors. This is 102% above median its historical median of 25.05. Over the past decade, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.38 to 48.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG ranks #31 out of 383 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 8.1%.
Is Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's Gross Margin % too high?
Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's current Gross Margin % of 50.65% is 102% above median its 10-year median of 25.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.38 to a high of 48.64. The Packaging & Containers industry median Gross Margin % is 21.27. Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's value of 50.65% is 138.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG ranks #31 out of 383 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's Gross Margin % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG ranks #31 out of 383 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 21.27. Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's value of 50.65% is 138.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.38 to 48.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.05 vs. the industry median of 21.27, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Gross Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 21.27, based on 383 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. Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's current Gross Margin % of 50.65% is 138.1% 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 Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Gross Margin % is 21.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's current Gross Margin % is 50.65%, which is 102% above median its own 10-year median of 25.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG (MNHFF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $74.38, compared to a current price of $92.59 — trading 24.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 50.65%, which is 102% above median its 10-year median of 25.05 and 138.1% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 21.27. Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG (MNHFF), the current Gross Margin % is 50.65% as of Dec. 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.
Is Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG (MNHFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $92.59 is trading 24.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $74.38.
GuruFocus considers Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MNHFF:
Gross Margin %: 50.65% (102% above median its 10-year median of 25.05)
GF Value™: $74.38 vs. price of $92.59 (24.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 138.1% above the Packaging & Containers median (#31 of 383)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MNHFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG manufactures and sells a variety of folding cartons for consumer goods packaging. The firm organizes itself into two segments based on the product type. The MM packaging segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells packaging for consumer goods, which include cigarettes, pharmaceuticals, detergents, personal care products, and luxury products. The MM Board & Paper segment manufactures and markets numerous grades of cartonboard, focusing on coated cartonboard produced predominantly from recycled fibers as well as virgin fiber-based cartonboard. The vast majority of revenue comes from Europe.
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