OCGPF (Oceana Group) Gross Margin %: 28.13% (As of Mar. 2026) — 15% Below Median


OCGPF Oceana Group Ltd OCGPF
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What is Oceana Group Gross Margin %?

Oceana Group OCGPF 79 Gross Margin % is 28.13% as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 33.04. GuruFocus rates OCGPF with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.91. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,902 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Oceana Group ranks better than 53.79% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Oceana Group's Gross Profit for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was $81.9 Mil. Oceana Group's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was $291.2 Mil. Therefore, Oceana Group's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 28.13%.

Warning Sign:

Oceana Group Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -3.6%.


The historical rank and industry rank for Oceana Group's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

OCGPF' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 27.78   Med: 33.04   Max: 38.73
Current: 27.95


During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Oceana Group was 38.73%. The lowest was 27.78%. And the median was 33.04%.

OCGPF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than
53.79% of 1902 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.37 vs OCGPF: 27.95

Oceana Group had a gross margin of 28.13% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Oceana Group was -3.60% per year.


Oceana Group  (OTCPK:OCGPF) 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

Oceana Group had a gross margin of 28.13% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins


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.


Oceana Group Gross Margin % Related Terms


Oceana Group Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Oceana Group'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.

Oceana Group Gross Margin % Chart

Oceana Group Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Gross Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 29.95 30.77 28.57 31.80 27.78

Oceana Group Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Gross Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 34.14 29.44 27.81 27.76 28.13

OCGPF vs KHC, GIS: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Oceana Group'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.


Oceana Group Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Oceana Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Oceana Group's Gross Margin % falls into.


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Oceana Group Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

Oceana Group's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Sep. 2025 )=Gross Profit (A: Sep. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Sep. 2025 )
=159.4 / 573.595
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(573.595 - 414.228) / 573.595
=27.78 %

Oceana Group's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Gross Profit (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=81.9 / 291.175
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(291.175 - 209.262) / 291.175
=28.13 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Margin % →
What does a Gross Margin % of 28.13% mean?
Oceana Group (OCGPF) has a Gross Margin % of 28.13% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Oceana Group and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 33.04. Over the past decade, Oceana Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.78 to 38.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Oceana Group ranks #879 out of 1902 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 46.2%.
Is Oceana Group's Gross Margin % too high?
Oceana Group's current Gross Margin % of 28.13% is 15% below median its 10-year median of 33.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.78 to a high of 38.73. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Oceana Group's value of 28.13% is 6.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Oceana Group ranks #879 out of 1902 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Oceana Group has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Oceana Group's Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Oceana Group ranks #879 out of 1902 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Oceana Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Oceana Group's value of 28.13% is 6.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Oceana Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.78 to 38.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 33.04 vs. the industry median of 26.37, Oceana Group 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. Oceana Group's current Gross Margin % of 28.13% is 6.7% 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 Oceana Group 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. Oceana Group's current Gross Margin % is 28.13%, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 33.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Oceana Group stock overvalued right now?
Oceana Group (OCGPF) has a current Gross Margin % of 28.13%. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.91, compared to a current price of $3.00 — trading 3.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 28.13%, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 33.04 and 6.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. Oceana Group's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 10 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 Oceana Group (OCGPF), the current Gross Margin % is 28.13% 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 Oceana Group (OCGPF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Oceana Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $3.00 is trading 3.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.91.

Key valuation signals for OCGPF:

  • Gross Margin %: 28.13% (15% below median its 10-year median of 33.04)
  • GF Value™: $2.91 vs. price of $3.00 (3.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 6.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#879 of 1902)

No single metric tells the full story. See the OCGPF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Oceana Group Business Description

Other Exchanges OCE:South AfricaOCG:Namibia
Address 25 Jan Smuts Street, 9th Floor, Oceana House, Foreshore, Cape Town, WC, ZAF, 8001
Oceana Group Ltd is a diversified, international fish and food company engaged in the responsible catching, procuring, processing, marketing and distribution of fish and food products. Its products and services include canned fish (notably pilchards), other canned foods such as tuna, sardines and canned meats, fishmeal and fish oil for the aquaculture, animal feed and pet food industries, as well as wild-caught seafood including horse mackerel, hake, squid and lobster. The Group operates through three main segments: Lucky Star Foods, Fishmeal and Fish Oil, and Wild Caught Seafood, with the majority of its revenue generated from the Lucky Star Foods segment. Geographically, the Group operates in South Africa, Namibia, other parts of Africa, Europe, the Americas and the Far East.
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