Seneca FoodsSENEM 64 Gross Margin % is 11.19% as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 9.87. GuruFocus rates SENEM with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $66.48 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,902 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Seneca Foods ranks worse than 78.08% on this metric.
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
Seneca Foods had a gross margin of 11.19% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
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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.
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Seneca Foods Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Seneca Foods'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.
SENEM vs BRBR, SMPL, JBSS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Seneca Foods'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.
Seneca Foods Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Seneca Foods's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Seneca Foods'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.
Seneca Foods (SENEM) has a Gross Margin % of 11.19% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Seneca Foods and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 9.87. Over the past decade, Seneca Foods' Gross Margin % has ranged from 3.29 to 15.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Seneca Foods ranks #1485 out of 1902 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 78.1%.
Is Seneca Foods' Gross Margin % too high?
Seneca Foods' current Gross Margin % of 11.19% is 13% above median its 10-year median of 9.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.29 to a high of 15.82. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Seneca Foods' value of 11.19% is 57.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Seneca Foods ranks #1485 out of 1902 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Seneca Foods has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Seneca Foods' Gross Margin % compare to BRBR and SMPL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Seneca Foods ranks #1485 out of 1902 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Seneca Foods in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Seneca Foods' value of 11.19% is 57.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Seneca Foods' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 3.29 to 15.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.87 vs. the industry median of 26.37, Seneca Foods 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 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. Seneca Foods's current Gross Margin % of 11.19% is 57.6% 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 Seneca Foods 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. Seneca Foods's current Gross Margin % is 11.19%, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 9.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Seneca Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seneca Foods (SENEM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $66.48, compared to a current price of $140.00 — trading 110.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 11.19%, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 9.87 and 57.6% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. Seneca Foods' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 4 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 Seneca Foods (SENEM), the current Gross Margin % is 11.19% 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 Seneca Foods (SENEM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seneca Foods stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $140.00 is trading 110.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $66.48.
GuruFocus considers Seneca Foods to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SENEM:
Gross Margin %: 11.19% (13% above median its 10-year median of 9.87)
GF Value™: $66.48 vs. price of $140.00 (110.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 57.6% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1485 of 1902)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SENEM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Seneca Foods Corp is a provider of packaged fruits and vegetables. The facilities are comprised of plants for packaging, can manufacturing, seed production, a farming operation and a logistical support network. The Company manages its business almost entirely on the basis of two reportable food packaging segments: Vegetable and Fruit/Snack. The Other category comprises non-food operations including revenue derived from the sale of cans, ends, seed, and outside revenue from the Company's aircraft operations, and certain corporate items. The Company's principal product offerings include canned, frozen and jarred fruits and vegetables, as well as packaged snack chips. Its brands are Aunt Nellie's, Cherry man, GREEN VALLEY, Libby's, READ, and SENECA APPLE CHIPS.
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