Charoen Pokphand Foods PCLSGX:TPFD 55 Gross Margin % is 15.96% as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 14.25. GuruFocus rates SGX:TPFD with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of S$1.65 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,902 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL ranks worse than 73.55% on this metric.
SGX:TPFD's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 73.55% of 1902
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.37
vs SGX:TPFD: 16.17
Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL had a gross margin of 15.96% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
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
Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL had a gross margin of 15.96% 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.
Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL Gross Margin % Related Terms
Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
SGX:TPFD vs ADM, BG, TSN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL'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.
Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL'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.
Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL (SGX:TPFD) has a Gross Margin % of 15.96% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 14.25. Over the past decade, Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL's Gross Margin % has ranged from 9.80 to 18.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL ranks #1399 out of 1902 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 73.6%.
Is Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL's Gross Margin % too high?
Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL's current Gross Margin % of 15.96% is 12% above median its 10-year median of 14.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.80 to a high of 18.14. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL's value of 15.96% is 39.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL ranks #1399 out of 1902 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL's Gross Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL ranks #1399 out of 1902 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL's value of 15.96% is 39.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 9.80 to 18.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.25 vs. the industry median of 26.37, Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL 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. Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL's current Gross Margin % of 15.96% is 39.5% 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 Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL 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. Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL's current Gross Margin % is 15.96%, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 14.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL (SGX:TPFD) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$1.65, compared to a current price of S$1.49 — trading 9.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 15.96%, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 14.25 and 39.5% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL (SGX:TPFD), the current Gross Margin % is 15.96% 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 Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL (SGX:TPFD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of S$1.49 is trading 9.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of S$1.65.
GuruFocus considers Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SGX:TPFD:
Gross Margin %: 15.96% (12% above median its 10-year median of 14.25)
GF Value™: S$1.65 vs. price of S$1.49 (9.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 39.5% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1399 of 1902)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:TPFD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL operates in agro-industrial and integrated food businesses. The group's business operations are located throughout Thailand and overseas. The businesses are divided into two main segments, namely the livestock business, which comprises chicken, duck, and pigs, and the aquaculture business, which comprises shrimp and fish. The two main businesses are vertically integrated, starting from sourcing raw materials for animal feed production, manufacturing animal feed, breeding animals, farming animals for commercial purposes, primary processing meat, producing ready-to-eat food products, and operating food retail outlets and restaurants.
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