PZ CussonsPZCUY 53 Gross Margin % is 40.48% as of Nov. 2025, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 38.60. GuruFocus rates PZCUY with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.40. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,901 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, PZ Cussons ranks better than 75.07% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. PZ Cussons's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Nov. 2025 was $143.2 Mil. PZ Cussons's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Nov. 2025 was $353.9 Mil. Therefore, PZ Cussons's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was 40.48%.
Warning Sign:
PZ Cussons PLC gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -3.2%.
The historical rank and industry rank for PZ Cussons's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
PZCUY'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 24.83 Med: 38.6 Max: 40.25
Current: 39.77
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of PZ Cussons was 40.25%. The lowest was 24.83%. And the median was 38.60%.
PZCUY's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 75.07% of 1901
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.37
vs PZCUY: 39.77
PZ Cussons had a gross margin of 40.48% for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for PZ Cussons was -3.20% per year.
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
PZ Cussons had a gross margin of 40.48% for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 => 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.
PZ Cussons Gross Margin % Related Terms
PZ Cussons Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PZ Cussons'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 Household & Personal Products subindustry, PZ Cussons'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.
PZ Cussons Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, PZ Cussons's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PZ Cussons'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.
PZ Cussons (PZCUY) has a Gross Margin % of 40.48% as of Nov. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on PZ Cussons and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 38.60. Over the past decade, PZ Cussons' Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.83 to 40.25. According to the industry distribution chart, PZ Cussons ranks #474 out of 1901 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 24.9%.
Is PZ Cussons' Gross Margin % too high?
PZ Cussons' current Gross Margin % of 40.48% is near median its 10-year median of 38.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.83 to a high of 40.25. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. PZ Cussons' value of 40.48% is 53.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PZ Cussons ranks #474 out of 1901 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, PZ Cussons has a GF Score™ of 53/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PZ Cussons' Gross Margin % compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, PZ Cussons ranks #474 out of 1901 companies for Gross Margin %. This places PZ Cussons in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. PZ Cussons' value of 40.48% is 53.5% above this benchmark. Historically, PZ Cussons' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.83 to 40.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 38.60 vs. the industry median of 26.37, PZ Cussons 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. PZ Cussons's current Gross Margin % of 40.48% is 53.5% 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 PZ Cussons 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. PZ Cussons's current Gross Margin % is 40.48%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 38.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PZ Cussons stock overvalued right now?
PZ Cussons (PZCUY) has a current Gross Margin % of 40.48%. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.40, compared to a current price of $1.51 — trading 7.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 40.48%, which is near median its 10-year median of 38.60 and 53.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. PZ Cussons' overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 PZ Cussons (PZCUY), the current Gross Margin % is 40.48% as of Nov. 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 PZ Cussons (PZCUY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PZ Cussons stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $1.51 is trading 7.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.40.
Key valuation signals for PZCUY:
Gross Margin %: 40.48% (near median its 10-year median of 38.60)
GF Value™: $1.40 vs. price of $1.51 (7.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 53.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#474 of 1901)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PZCUY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PZ Cussons PLC is a household and personal-care company. Its main business categories are personal care and beauty, home care, food and nutrition, and electricals. The principal activities of the Group are the manufacture and distribution of soaps, detergents, toiletries, beauty products, pharmaceuticals, electrical goods, edible oils, fats and spreads, and nutritional products. The geographical segments of the company are Europe and the Americas, Asia Pacific, Africa, and the Central regions. The company derives its maximum revenue from Europe and the Americas.
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