Horizon Foods CoSAU:9564 63 Gross Margin % is 31.95% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 29.42. GuruFocus rates SAU:9564 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼53.47 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,899 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Horizon Foods Co ranks better than 54.45% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Horizon Foods Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:9564'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 28.41 Med: 29.42 Max: 32.04
Current: 28.41
During the past 4 years, the highestGross Margin % of Horizon Foods Co was 32.04%. The lowest was 28.41%. And the median was 29.42%.
SAU:9564's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 54.45% of 1899
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.37
vs SAU:9564: 28.41
Horizon Foods Co had a gross margin of 31.95% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Horizon Foods Co was 0.00% per year.
Horizon Foods Co (SAU:9564) 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
Horizon Foods Co had a gross margin of 31.95% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.
Horizon Foods Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Horizon Foods Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Horizon Foods Co'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, Horizon Foods Co'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.
Horizon Foods Co Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Horizon Foods Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Horizon Foods Co'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.
Horizon Foods Co (SAU:9564) has a Gross Margin % of 31.95% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Horizon Foods Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 29.42. Over the past decade, Horizon Foods Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.41 to 32.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Horizon Foods Co ranks #865 out of 1899 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 45.6%.
Is Horizon Foods Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Horizon Foods Co's current Gross Margin % of 31.95% is near median its 10-year median of 29.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 28.41 to a high of 32.04. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Horizon Foods Co's value of 31.95% is 21.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Horizon Foods Co ranks #865 out of 1899 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Horizon Foods Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Horizon Foods Co's Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Horizon Foods Co ranks #865 out of 1899 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Horizon Foods Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Horizon Foods Co's value of 31.95% is 21.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Horizon Foods Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.41 to 32.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.42 vs. the industry median of 26.37, Horizon Foods Co 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 1,899 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. Horizon Foods Co's current Gross Margin % of 31.95% is 21.2% 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 Horizon Foods Co 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. Horizon Foods Co's current Gross Margin % is 31.95%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 29.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Horizon Foods Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Horizon Foods Co (SAU:9564) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼53.47, compared to a current price of ﷼35.20 — trading 34.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 31.95%, which is near median its 10-year median of 29.42 and 21.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. Horizon Foods Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 2 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 Horizon Foods Co (SAU:9564), the current Gross Margin % is 31.95% 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 Horizon Foods Co (SAU:9564) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Horizon Foods Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼35.20 is trading 34.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼53.47.
GuruFocus considers Horizon Foods Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:9564:
Gross Margin %: 31.95% (near median its 10-year median of 29.42)
GF Value™: ﷼53.47 vs. price of ﷼35.20 (34.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 21.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#865 of 1899)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:9564 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Horizon Foods Co is engaged in the production and processing of poultry, rabbits, and other birds, as well as chilled and frozen meats. Its activities include meat and poultry cutting, processing, packaging, and the production of meat-based products such as sausages and burgers. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the sales of its products in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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