The historical rank and industry rank for Reliv' International's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
RELV's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Industry Median: 26.37 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
Reliv' International had a gross margin of 41.27% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2020 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Reliv' International was 0.00% per year.
Reliv' International (OTCPK:RELV) 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
Reliv' International had a gross margin of 41.27% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2020 => 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.
Reliv' International Gross Margin % Related Terms
Reliv' International Gross Margin % Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Reliv' 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.
RELV vs BFNH, DFODQ, FAMI: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Reliv' 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.
Reliv' International Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Reliv' International's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Reliv' 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.
Reliv' International (RELV) has a Gross Margin % of 41.27% as of Sep. 2020. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Reliv' International and its competitors.
Is Reliv' International's Gross Margin % too high?
Reliv' International's current Gross Margin % is 41.27%. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Reliv' International's value of 41.27% is 56.5% above this industry median. Overall, Reliv' International has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Reliv' International's Gross Margin % compare to BFNH and DFODQ?
Reliv' International's Gross Margin % of 41.27% can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Reliv' International's value of 41.27% is 56.5% above this benchmark. 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 1,902 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. Reliv' International's current Gross Margin % of 41.27% is 56.5% 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 Reliv' International 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. Reliv' International's current Gross Margin % is 41.27%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Reliv' International stock overvalued right now?
Reliv' International (RELV) has a current Gross Margin % of 41.27%. The current Gross Margin % is 41.27% and 56.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. Reliv' International's overall GF Score™ is 12/100. 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 Reliv' International (RELV), the current Gross Margin % is 41.27% as of Sep. 2020. 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.
Reliv' International Inc is a developer, manufacturer, and marketer of a proprietary line of nutritional supplements addressing basic nutrition, specific wellness needs, weight management, and sports nutrition. Its product portfolio comprises Reliv Now with Soy plant-based protein supplements, FibRestore digestive supplements, LunaRich, ReversAge, ProVantage plant-based protein with creatin and amino acids, SoySentials, and other nutritional supplements. It also offers the ReLivFit program, a weight loss program that prioritizes cellular health. The company sells its products through an international network marketing system using independent distributors. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from the United States, followed by Australia, Canada, Mexico, and other markets.
12GF Score
Get the complete analysis for RELV
Gross Margin % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
RELV has been successfully added to your 
