Del Monte PacificPHS:DELM +5.37%50 Gross Margin % is 33.37% as of Apr. 2026, which is 34% above its 10-year median of 24.97. GuruFocus rates PHS:DELM with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱5.50 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,901 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Del Monte Pacific ranks better than 64.86% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Del Monte Pacific's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
PHS:DELM'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 19.68 Med: 24.97 Max: 33.22
Current: 33.22
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Del Monte Pacific was 33.22%. The lowest was 19.68%. And the median was 24.97%.
PHS:DELM's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 64.86% of 1901
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.37
vs PHS:DELM: 33.22
Del Monte Pacific had a gross margin of 33.37% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Del Monte Pacific was 4.10% per year.
Del Monte Pacific (PHS:DELM) 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
Del Monte Pacific had a gross margin of 33.37% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 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.
Del Monte Pacific Gross Margin % Related Terms
Del Monte Pacific Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Del Monte Pacific'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.
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Del Monte Pacific'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.
Del Monte Pacific Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Del Monte Pacific's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Del Monte Pacific'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.
Del Monte Pacific (PHS:DELM) has a Gross Margin % of 33.37% as of Apr. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Del Monte Pacific and its competitors. This is 34% above median its historical median of 24.97. Over the past decade, Del Monte Pacific's Gross Margin % has ranged from 19.68 to 33.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Del Monte Pacific ranks #668 out of 1901 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 35.1%.
Is Del Monte Pacific's Gross Margin % too high?
Del Monte Pacific's current Gross Margin % of 33.37% is 34% above median its 10-year median of 24.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 19.68 to a high of 33.22. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Del Monte Pacific's value of 33.37% is 26.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Del Monte Pacific ranks #668 out of 1901 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Del Monte Pacific has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Del Monte Pacific's Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Del Monte Pacific ranks #668 out of 1901 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Del Monte Pacific in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Del Monte Pacific's value of 33.37% is 26.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Del Monte Pacific's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 19.68 to 33.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.97 vs. the industry median of 26.37, Del Monte Pacific 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 1,901 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. Del Monte Pacific's current Gross Margin % of 33.37% is 26.5% 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 Del Monte Pacific 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. Del Monte Pacific's current Gross Margin % is 33.37%, which is 34% above median its own 10-year median of 24.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Del Monte Pacific stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Del Monte Pacific (PHS:DELM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱5.50, compared to a current price of ₱4.51 — trading 18% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 33.37%, which is 34% above median its 10-year median of 24.97 and 26.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. Del Monte Pacific's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 5 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 Del Monte Pacific (PHS:DELM), the current Gross Margin % is 33.37% as of Apr. 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 Del Monte Pacific (PHS:DELM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Del Monte Pacific stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₱4.51 is trading 18% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱5.50.
GuruFocus considers Del Monte Pacific to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:DELM:
Gross Margin %: 33.37% (34% above median its 10-year median of 24.97)
GF Value™: ₱5.50 vs. price of ₱4.51 (18% below fair value)
Industry Position: 26.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#668 of 1901)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:DELM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Del Monte Pacific Ltd is engaged in growing, processing, developing, manufacturing, marketing, distributing, and selling packaged fruits and vegetables, and other food products. The company operates through Product segments which includes Meals and Meal Enhancers, Snacking and Desserts, Beverage, Premium Fresh fruit and Others. Geographical segments includes Americas, Asia Pacific and Europe. The majority of the company's revenue comes from the Asia Pacific.
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