Pyxus InternationalPYYX 46 Gross Margin % is 13.92% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 13.85. GuruFocus rates PYYX with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.15 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 47 Tobacco Products companies, Pyxus International ranks worse than 78.72% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pyxus International's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
PYYX'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.66 Med: 13.85 Max: 15.37
Current: 14.41
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Pyxus International was 15.37%. The lowest was 12.66%. And the median was 13.85%.
PYYX's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 78.72% of 47
companies
in the Tobacco Products industry
Industry Median: 33.29
vs PYYX: 14.41
Pyxus International had a gross margin of 13.92% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Pyxus International was 0.00% per year.
Pyxus International (OTCPK:PYYX) 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
Pyxus International had a gross margin of 13.92% 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.
Pyxus International Gross Margin % Related Terms
Pyxus International Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pyxus International'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.
PYYX vs RYM, CHUC, HCMC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Tobacco subindustry, Pyxus International'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.
Pyxus International Gross Margin % vs Tobacco Products Industry
For the Tobacco Products industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Pyxus International's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pyxus International'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.
Pyxus International (PYYX) has a Gross Margin % of 13.92% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Pyxus International and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 13.85. Over the past decade, Pyxus International's Gross Margin % has ranged from 12.66 to 15.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Pyxus International ranks #37 out of 47 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, placing it in the top 78.7%.
Is Pyxus International's Gross Margin % too high?
Pyxus International's current Gross Margin % of 13.92% is near median its 10-year median of 13.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.66 to a high of 15.37. The Tobacco Products industry median Gross Margin % is 33.29. Pyxus International's value of 13.92% is 58.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pyxus International ranks #37 out of 47 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Pyxus International has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pyxus International's Gross Margin % compare to RYM and CHUC?
According to the Tobacco Products industry distribution chart, Pyxus International ranks #37 out of 47 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Pyxus International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 33.29. Pyxus International's value of 13.92% is 58.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Pyxus International's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 12.66 to 15.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.85 vs. the industry median of 33.29, Pyxus International 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 Tobacco Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Tobacco Products companies is 33.29, based on 47 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. Pyxus International's current Gross Margin % of 13.92% is 58.2% 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 Pyxus International and its competitors. For the Tobacco Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 33.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pyxus International's current Gross Margin % is 13.92%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 13.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pyxus International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pyxus International (PYYX) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.15, compared to a current price of $3.48 — trading 10.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 13.92%, which is near median its 10-year median of 13.85 and 58.2% below the Tobacco Products industry median of 33.29. Pyxus International's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 3 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 Pyxus International (PYYX), the current Gross Margin % is 13.92% 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 Pyxus International (PYYX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pyxus International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.48 is trading 10.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.15.
GuruFocus considers Pyxus International to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for PYYX:
Gross Margin %: 13.92% (near median its 10-year median of 13.85)
GF Value™: $3.15 vs. price of $3.48 (10.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 58.2% below the Tobacco Products median (#37 of 47)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PYYX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pyxus International Inc is a agricultural company. The Company is a trusted provider of responsibly sourced, independently verified, sustainable, and traceable products and ingredients, principally leaf tobacco. Its leaf tobacco operations deal mainly in flue-cured, burley, and oriental tobaccos that are used in international cigarette brands. It purchase tobacco on five continents and ship to customers globally. It mainly purchase tobacco from suppliers and assume the risk of matching the quantities and grades required by its customers to the crop it is contractually obligated to purchase. It has single segment. It has presence in China, Indonesia, United States, Belgium, United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Poland, Russia, Egypt, and Others.
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