PZ Cussons NigeriaNSA:PZ 64 Gross Margin % is 28.49% as of Feb. 2026, which is 0% above its 10-year median of 28.44. GuruFocus rates NSA:PZ with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of ₦52.05 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,902 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, PZ Cussons Nigeria ranks better than 51.84% 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
PZ Cussons Nigeria had a gross margin of 28.49% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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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.
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PZ Cussons Nigeria Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PZ Cussons Nigeria'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 Household & Personal Products subindustry, PZ Cussons Nigeria'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.
PZ Cussons Nigeria Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, PZ Cussons Nigeria's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PZ Cussons Nigeria'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.
PZ Cussons Nigeria (NSA:PZ) has a Gross Margin % of 28.49% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on PZ Cussons Nigeria and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 28.44. Over the past decade, PZ Cussons Nigeria's Gross Margin % has ranged from 12.94 to 35.73. According to the industry distribution chart, PZ Cussons Nigeria ranks #916 out of 1902 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 48.2%.
Is PZ Cussons Nigeria's Gross Margin % too high?
PZ Cussons Nigeria's current Gross Margin % of 28.49% is near median its 10-year median of 28.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.94 to a high of 35.73. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. PZ Cussons Nigeria's value of 28.49% is 8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PZ Cussons Nigeria ranks #916 out of 1902 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, PZ Cussons Nigeria has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PZ Cussons Nigeria's Gross Margin % compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, PZ Cussons Nigeria ranks #916 out of 1902 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts PZ Cussons Nigeria in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. PZ Cussons Nigeria's value of 28.49% is 8% above this benchmark. Historically, PZ Cussons Nigeria's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 12.94 to 35.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.44 vs. the industry median of 26.37, PZ Cussons Nigeria 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. PZ Cussons Nigeria's current Gross Margin % of 28.49% is 8% 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 PZ Cussons Nigeria 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. PZ Cussons Nigeria's current Gross Margin % is 28.49%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 28.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PZ Cussons Nigeria stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PZ Cussons Nigeria (NSA:PZ) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₦52.05, compared to a current price of ₦94.95 — trading 82.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 28.49%, which is near median its 10-year median of 28.44 and 8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. PZ Cussons Nigeria's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 2 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 PZ Cussons Nigeria (NSA:PZ), the current Gross Margin % is 28.49% as of Feb. 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 PZ Cussons Nigeria (NSA:PZ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PZ Cussons Nigeria stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₦94.95 is trading 82.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₦52.05.
GuruFocus considers PZ Cussons Nigeria to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSA:PZ:
Gross Margin %: 28.49% (near median its 10-year median of 28.44)
GF Value™: ₦52.05 vs. price of ₦94.95 (82.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#916 of 1902)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSA:PZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PZ Cussons Nigeria PLC manufactures, distributes and sells consumer products and home appliances. The company's operating segment includes Home and Personal Care Products and Durable Electrical Appliances. It generates maximum revenue from the Home and Personal Care Products segment. Home and Personal Care Products segment includes the production and sale of Morning Fresh, Zip, Canoe, Premier, Excel, Joy, Stella, Venus, Imperial Leather, Cussons Baby, Original Source, Carex, Robb, and others. The Durable Electrical Appliances segment includes the production and sale of Haier Thermocool Refrigerators, Freezers, Televisions, Generators, Air conditioners, Washing Machines and others. Geographically it derives revenue from Nigeria.
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