Olam GroupOLGPF 48 Gross Margin % is 10.91% as of Dec. 2025, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 8.92. GuruFocus rates OLGPF with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.73 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 12 warning signs investors should review. Among 305 Retail - Defensive companies, Olam Group ranks worse than 83.28% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Olam Group's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $1,212 Mil. Olam Group's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $11,105 Mil. Therefore, Olam Group's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 10.91%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Olam Group's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
OLGPF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.09 Med: 8.92 Max: 13.65
Current: 10.98
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Olam Group was 13.65%. The lowest was 8.09%. And the median was 8.92%.
OLGPF's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 83.28% of 305
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 24.14
vs OLGPF: 10.98
Olam Group had a gross margin of 10.91% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Olam Group was 8.10% per year.
Olam Group (OTCPK:OLGPF) 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
Olam Group had a gross margin of 10.91% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Olam Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
Olam Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Olam 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.
OLGPF vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Olam 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.
Olam Group Gross Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Olam Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Olam Group'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.
Olam Group (OLGPF) has a Gross Margin % of 10.91% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Olam Group and its competitors. This is 22% above median its historical median of 8.92. Over the past decade, Olam Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 8.09 to 13.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Olam Group ranks #254 out of 305 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 83.3%.
Is Olam Group's Gross Margin % too high?
Olam Group's current Gross Margin % of 10.91% is 22% above median its 10-year median of 8.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.09 to a high of 13.65. The Retail - Defensive industry median Gross Margin % is 24.14. Olam Group's value of 10.91% is 54.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Olam Group ranks #254 out of 305 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Olam Group has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Olam Group's Gross Margin % compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Olam Group ranks #254 out of 305 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Olam Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.14. Olam Group's value of 10.91% is 54.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Olam Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 8.09 to 13.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.92 vs. the industry median of 24.14, Olam Group 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Gross Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 24.14, based on 305 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. Olam Group's current Gross Margin % of 10.91% is 54.8% 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 Olam Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Olam Group's current Gross Margin % is 10.91%, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 8.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Olam Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Olam Group (OLGPF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.73, compared to a current price of $1.00 — trading 36.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 10.91%, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 8.92 and 54.8% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 24.14. Olam Group's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 12 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 Olam Group (OLGPF), the current Gross Margin % is 10.91% as of Dec. 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 Olam Group (OLGPF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Olam Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $1.00 is trading 36.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.73.
GuruFocus considers Olam Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OLGPF:
Gross Margin %: 10.91% (22% above median its 10-year median of 8.92)
GF Value™: $0.73 vs. price of $1.00 (36.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 54.8% below the Retail - Defensive median (#254 of 305)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OLGPF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Olam Group Ltd is a food and agri-business supplying customers with food ingredients, feed, and fibre. The company and its subsidiaries operate in the following business segments: Olam Food Ingredients and the Remaining Olam Group. It generates maximum revenue from the Olam Food Ingredients segment, which includes Cocoa, Coffee, Nuts, Spices, and Dairy. Geographically, the company derives the majority of its revenue from Asia, the Middle East, and Australia, and the rest from Africa, Europe, and the Americas.
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