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The historical rank and industry rank for The Kingfish Co NV's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
OSL:KING'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 43.61 Med: 47.68 Max: 1975.94
Current: 47.69
During the past 6 years, the highestGross Margin % of The Kingfish Co NV was 1975.94%. The lowest was 43.61%. And the median was 47.68%.
OSL:KING's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 82.42% of 1928
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.155
vs OSL:KING: 47.69
The Kingfish Co NV had a gross margin of -49.68% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for The Kingfish Co NV was 0.80% per year.
The Kingfish Co NV (OSL:KING) 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
The Kingfish Co NV had a gross margin of -49.68% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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.
The Kingfish Co NV Gross Margin % Related Terms
The Kingfish Co NV Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Kingfish Co NV'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.
OSL:KING vs ADM, BG, TSN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, The Kingfish Co NV'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.
The Kingfish Co NV Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Kingfish Co NV's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Kingfish Co NV'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.
The Kingfish Co NV (OSL:KING) has a Gross Margin % of -49.68% as of Jun. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on The Kingfish Co NV and its competitors. Over the past decade, The Kingfish Co NV's Gross Margin % has ranged from 43.61 to 1,975.94. According to the industry distribution chart, The Kingfish Co NV ranks #339 out of 1928 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 17.6%.
Is The Kingfish Co NV's Gross Margin % too high?
The Kingfish Co NV's current Gross Margin % is -49.68%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 43.61 to a high of 1,975.94. Based on the distribution chart, The Kingfish Co NV ranks #339 out of 1928 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, The Kingfish Co NV has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Kingfish Co NV's Gross Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, The Kingfish Co NV ranks #339 out of 1928 companies for Gross Margin %. This places The Kingfish Co NV in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.16. Historically, The Kingfish Co NV's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 43.61 to 1,975.94 over the past decade. 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 26.16, based on 1,928 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. 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 The Kingfish Co NV and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Kingfish Co NV's current Gross Margin % is -49.68%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Kingfish Co NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Kingfish Co NV (OSL:KING) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is kr8.68, compared to a current price of kr0.75 — trading 91.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is -49.68%. The Kingfish Co NV's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 6 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 The Kingfish Co NV (OSL:KING), the current Gross Margin % is -49.68% as of Jun. 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 The Kingfish Co NV (OSL:KING) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Kingfish Co NV stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr0.75 is trading 91.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr8.68.
GuruFocus considers The Kingfish Co NV to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for OSL:KING:
Gross Margin %: -49.68%
GF Value™: kr8.68 vs. price of kr0.75 (91.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSL:KING stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Kingfish Co NV is involved in seafood production, utilizing land-based recirculating aquaculture system technology. It produces Yellowtail Kingfish which is their main source of revenue, a versatile seafood species with an active vertically integrated operation in the Netherlands. The company engages in the production and supply of sustainable, safe, and high-quality seafood in its target markets. Its geographic markets are Geographical markets in Western Europe, Southern Europe, and the Rest of the World.
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