Isfelag hfsOISE:ISF 55 Gross Margin % is 40.08% as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 37.25. GuruFocus rates OISE:ISF with a GF Score™ of 55/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,902 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Isfelag hfs ranks better than 70.03% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Isfelag hfs's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr3,647 Mil. Isfelag hfs's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr9,101 Mil. Therefore, Isfelag hfs's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 40.08%.
Warning Sign:
Isfelag hfs gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -7.8%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Isfelag hfs's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
OISE:ISF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 24.25 Med: 37.25 Max: 40.94
Current: 36.29
During the past 6 years, the highestGross Margin % of Isfelag hfs was 40.94%. The lowest was 24.25%. And the median was 37.25%.
OISE:ISF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 70.03% of 1902
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.37
vs OISE:ISF: 36.29
Isfelag hfs had a gross margin of 40.08% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Isfelag hfs was -7.80% per year.
Isfelag hfs (OISE:ISF) 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
Isfelag hfs had a gross margin of 40.08% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Isfelag hfs Gross Margin % Related Terms
Isfelag hfs Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Isfelag hfs'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.
OISE:ISF vs KHC, GIS, JBS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Isfelag hfs'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.
Isfelag hfs Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Isfelag hfs's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Isfelag hfs'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.
Isfelag hfs (OISE:ISF) has a Gross Margin % of 40.08% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Isfelag hfs and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 37.25. Over the past decade, Isfelag hfs' Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.25 to 40.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Isfelag hfs ranks #570 out of 1902 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 30%.
Is Isfelag hfs' Gross Margin % too high?
Isfelag hfs' current Gross Margin % of 40.08% is near median its 10-year median of 37.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.25 to a high of 40.94. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Isfelag hfs' value of 40.08% is 52% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Isfelag hfs ranks #570 out of 1902 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Isfelag hfs has a GF Score™ of 55/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Isfelag hfs' Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Isfelag hfs ranks #570 out of 1902 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Isfelag hfs in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Isfelag hfs' value of 40.08% is 52% above this benchmark. Historically, Isfelag hfs' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.25 to 40.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 37.25 vs. the industry median of 26.37, Isfelag hfs 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. Isfelag hfs's current Gross Margin % of 40.08% is 52% 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 Isfelag hfs 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. Isfelag hfs's current Gross Margin % is 40.08%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 37.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Isfelag hfs stock overvalued right now?
Isfelag hfs (OISE:ISF) has a current Gross Margin % of 40.08%. The current Gross Margin % is 40.08%, which is near median its 10-year median of 37.25 and 52% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. Isfelag hfs' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 7 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 Isfelag hfs (OISE:ISF), the current Gross Margin % is 40.08% 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.
Isfelag hfs is engaged in fishing and the processing of marine products. It is active in Iceland in the field of fishing and processing of pelagic species and production of fishmeal and fish oil and also produces sea-frozen seafood. Its products include COD fish, HADDOCK fish, SAITHE fish, CAPELIN fish, MACKEREL fish, HERRING fish etc.
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