What is Iceland Seafood International hf Gross Margin %?
Iceland Seafood International hfOISE:ICESEA +1.44%50 Gross Margin % is 13.69% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 14.36. GuruFocus rates OISE:ICESEA with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of kr6.71 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,899 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Iceland Seafood International hf ranks worse than 76.46% on this metric.
OISE:ICESEA's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 76.46% of 1899
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.36
vs OISE:ICESEA: 14.82
Iceland Seafood International hf had a gross margin of 13.69% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Iceland Seafood International hf (OISE:ICESEA) 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
Iceland Seafood International hf had a gross margin of 13.69% 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.
Iceland Seafood International hf Gross Margin % Related Terms
Iceland Seafood International hf Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
Iceland Seafood International hf Gross Margin % Chart
OISE:ICESEA vs KHC, GIS, HRL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Iceland Seafood International hf'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.
Iceland Seafood International hf Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Iceland Seafood International hf's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Iceland Seafood International hf'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.
Iceland Seafood International hf (OISE:ICESEA) has a Gross Margin % of 13.69% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Iceland Seafood International hf and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 14.36. Over the past decade, Iceland Seafood International hf's Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.45 to 17.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Iceland Seafood International hf ranks #1452 out of 1899 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 76.5%.
Is Iceland Seafood International hf's Gross Margin % too high?
Iceland Seafood International hf's current Gross Margin % of 13.69% is near median its 10-year median of 14.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.45 to a high of 17.67. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.36. Iceland Seafood International hf's value of 13.69% is 48.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Iceland Seafood International hf ranks #1452 out of 1899 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Iceland Seafood International hf has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Iceland Seafood International hf's Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Iceland Seafood International hf ranks #1452 out of 1899 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Iceland Seafood International hf in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.36. Iceland Seafood International hf's value of 13.69% is 48.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Iceland Seafood International hf's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.45 to 17.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.36 vs. the industry median of 26.36, Iceland Seafood International hf 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 26.36, based on 1,899 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. Iceland Seafood International hf's current Gross Margin % of 13.69% is 48.1% 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 Iceland Seafood International hf and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Iceland Seafood International hf's current Gross Margin % is 13.69%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 14.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Iceland Seafood International hf stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Iceland Seafood International hf (OISE:ICESEA) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr6.71, compared to a current price of kr4.22 — trading 37.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 13.69%, which is near median its 10-year median of 14.36 and 48.1% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.36. Iceland Seafood International hf's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Iceland Seafood International hf (OISE:ICESEA), the current Gross Margin % is 13.69% 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 Iceland Seafood International hf (OISE:ICESEA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Iceland Seafood International hf stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr4.22 is trading 37.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr6.71.
GuruFocus considers Iceland Seafood International hf to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for OISE:ICESEA:
Gross Margin %: 13.69% (near median its 10-year median of 14.36)
GF Value™: kr6.71 vs. price of kr4.22 (37.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 48.1% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1452 of 1899)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OISE:ICESEA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Iceland Seafood International hf Business Description
Iceland Seafood International hf is engaged in the sale, processing, and marketing of frozen, salted, and fresh seafood. The company's operating segment includes Value-added Southern Europe; Value added Northern Europe; Sales and Distribution and Other. It generates maximum revenue from the Value-added Southern Europe segment.
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