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Village Farms InternationalSTU:02V +1.14%69 Gross Margin % is 41.77% as of Mar. 2026, which is 359% above its 10-year median of 9.10. GuruFocus rates STU:02V with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.03 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,906 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Village Farms International ranks better than 77.81% on this metric.
STU:02V's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 77.81% of 1906
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.355
vs STU:02V: 41.72
Village Farms International had a gross margin of 41.77% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Village Farms International (STU:02V) 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
Village Farms International had a gross margin of 41.77% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Village Farms International Gross Margin % Related Terms
Village Farms International 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.
STU:02V vs LMNR, AFRI, ALCO: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Village Farms 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.
Village Farms International Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Village Farms International's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Village Farms 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.
Village Farms International (STU:02V) has a Gross Margin % of 41.77% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Village Farms International and its competitors. This is 359% above median its historical median of 9.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Village Farms International ranks #423 out of 1906 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 22.2%.
Is Village Farms International's Gross Margin % too high?
Village Farms International's current Gross Margin % of 41.77% is 359% above median its 10-year median of 9.10. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.36. Village Farms International's value of 41.77% is 58.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Village Farms International ranks #423 out of 1906 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Village Farms International has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Village Farms International's Gross Margin % compare to LMNR and AFRI?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Village Farms International ranks #423 out of 1906 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Village Farms International in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.36. Village Farms International's value of 41.77% is 58.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.10 vs. the industry median of 26.36, Village Farms International 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 26.36, based on 1,906 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. Village Farms International's current Gross Margin % of 41.77% is 58.5% 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 Village Farms International and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Village Farms International's current Gross Margin % is 41.77%, which is 359% above median its own 10-year median of 9.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Village Farms International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Village Farms International (STU:02V) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.03, compared to a current price of €1.78 — trading 72.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 41.77%, which is 359% above median its 10-year median of 9.10 and 58.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.36. Village Farms International's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 3 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 Village Farms International (STU:02V), the current Gross Margin % is 41.77% 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 Village Farms International (STU:02V) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Village Farms International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €1.78 is trading 72.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.03.
GuruFocus considers Village Farms International to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:02V:
Gross Margin %: 41.77% (359% above median its 10-year median of 9.10)
GF Value™: €1.03 vs. price of €1.78 (72.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 58.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#423 of 1906)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:02V stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Village Farms International Inc owns and operates intensive agricultural greenhouse facilities in British Columbia and Texas, where it produces, markets and sells tomatoes, bell peppers and cucumbers. Its wholly owned subsidiary, Pure Sunfarms, is a vertically integrated licensed producer and supplier of cannabis products sold to other licensed providers and provincial governments across Canada and internationally. The Company's wholly owned subsidiary, Balanced Health, develops and sells, cannabidiol (CBD) based products including ingestible, edible and topical applications. The operating segments of the Company are VF Fresh (Produce), Cannabis Canada, Cannabis U.S., Clean Energy, and Cannabis - Netherlands. The company makes majority of its revenue from the Cannabis Canada segment.
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