Cooks Coffee CoNZSE:CCC -2.56%16 Gross Margin % is 85.06% as of Sep. 2025, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 77.08. GuruFocus rates NZSE:CCC with a GF Score™ of 16/100 and a GF Value™ of NZ$0.51 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 359 Restaurants companies, Cooks Coffee Co ranks better than 99.44% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cooks Coffee Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NZSE:CCC'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 42.9 Med: 77.08 Max: 96.56
Current: 91.65
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Cooks Coffee Co was 96.56%. The lowest was 42.90%. And the median was 77.08%.
NZSE:CCC's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 99.44% of 359
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 45.71
vs NZSE:CCC: 91.65
Cooks Coffee Co had a gross margin of 85.06% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Cooks Coffee Co was 0.00% per year.
Cooks Coffee Co (NZSE:CCC) 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
Cooks Coffee Co had a gross margin of 85.06% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 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.
Cooks Coffee Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Cooks Coffee Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cooks Coffee Co'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.
NZSE:CCC vs MCD, SBUX, CMG: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Cooks Coffee Co'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.
Cooks Coffee Co Gross Margin % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Cooks Coffee Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cooks Coffee Co'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.
Cooks Coffee Co (NZSE:CCC) has a Gross Margin % of 85.06% as of Sep. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Cooks Coffee Co and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 77.08. Over the past decade, Cooks Coffee Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 42.90 to 96.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Cooks Coffee Co ranks #2 out of 359 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 0.59999999999999%.
Is Cooks Coffee Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Cooks Coffee Co's current Gross Margin % of 85.06% is 10% above median its 10-year median of 77.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 42.90 to a high of 96.56. The Restaurants industry median Gross Margin % is 45.71. Cooks Coffee Co's value of 85.06% is 86.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cooks Coffee Co ranks #2 out of 359 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cooks Coffee Co has a GF Score™ of 16/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cooks Coffee Co's Gross Margin % compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Cooks Coffee Co ranks #2 out of 359 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Cooks Coffee Co in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 45.71. Cooks Coffee Co's value of 85.06% is 86.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Cooks Coffee Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 42.90 to 96.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 77.08 vs. the industry median of 45.71, Cooks Coffee Co 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 Restaurants company?
The median Gross Margin % among Restaurants companies is 45.71, based on 359 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. Cooks Coffee Co's current Gross Margin % of 85.06% is 86.1% 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 Cooks Coffee Co and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Gross Margin % is 45.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cooks Coffee Co's current Gross Margin % is 85.06%, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 77.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cooks Coffee Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cooks Coffee Co (NZSE:CCC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NZ$0.51, compared to a current price of NZ$0.19 — trading 62.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 85.06%, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 77.08 and 86.1% above the Restaurants industry median of 45.71. Cooks Coffee Co's overall GF Score™ is 16/100 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 Cooks Coffee Co (NZSE:CCC), the current Gross Margin % is 85.06% as of Sep. 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 Cooks Coffee Co (NZSE:CCC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cooks Coffee Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NZ$0.19 is trading 62.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$0.51.
GuruFocus considers Cooks Coffee Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NZSE:CCC:
Gross Margin %: 85.06% (10% above median its 10-year median of 77.08)
GF Value™: NZ$0.51 vs. price of NZ$0.19 (62.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 86.1% above the Restaurants median (#2 of 359)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NZSE:CCC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cooks Coffee Co Ltd is engaged in the food and beverage industry, focusing on operating a network of cafes internationally via franchised operations. The company's geographical segments are Global franchising and retail, United Kingdom and Ireland franchising, and New Zealand which derives the Royalties and Product Sales to Franchisees in these geographical locations, and it generates a majority of its revenue from the United Kingdom and Ireland Franchising segment.
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