Nomad FoodsSTU:0NH 60 Gross Margin % is 25.67% as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 29.62. GuruFocus rates STU:0NH with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of €17.92 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,900 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Nomad Foods ranks better than 50.84% on this metric.
Nomad Foods Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.2%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nomad Foods's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:0NH'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 26.61 Med: 29.62 Max: 30.63
Current: 26.61
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Nomad Foods was 30.63%. The lowest was 26.61%. And the median was 29.62%.
STU:0NH's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 50.84% of 1900
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.37
vs STU:0NH: 26.61
Nomad Foods had a gross margin of 25.67% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Nomad Foods was -1.20% per year.
Nomad Foods (STU:0NH) 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
Nomad Foods had a gross margin of 25.67% 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.
Nomad Foods Gross Margin % Related Terms
Nomad Foods Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nomad 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.
STU:0NH vs JJSF, FLO, BRBR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Nomad 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.
Nomad Foods Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Nomad Foods's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nomad 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.
Nomad Foods (STU:0NH) has a Gross Margin % of 25.67% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Nomad Foods and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 29.62. Over the past decade, Nomad Foods' Gross Margin % has ranged from 26.61 to 30.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Nomad Foods ranks #934 out of 1900 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 49.2%.
Is Nomad Foods' Gross Margin % too high?
Nomad Foods' current Gross Margin % of 25.67% is 13% below median its 10-year median of 29.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 26.61 to a high of 30.63. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Nomad Foods' value of 25.67% is 2.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nomad Foods ranks #934 out of 1900 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nomad Foods has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nomad Foods' Gross Margin % compare to JJSF and FLO?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Nomad Foods ranks #934 out of 1900 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Nomad Foods in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Nomad Foods' value of 25.67% is 2.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Nomad Foods' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 26.61 to 30.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.62 vs. the industry median of 26.37, Nomad 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 1,900 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. Nomad Foods's current Gross Margin % of 25.67% is 2.7% 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 Nomad 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. Nomad Foods's current Gross Margin % is 25.67%, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 29.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nomad Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nomad Foods (STU:0NH) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €17.92, compared to a current price of €9.70 — trading 45.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 25.67%, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 29.62 and 2.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. Nomad Foods' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Nomad Foods (STU:0NH), the current Gross Margin % is 25.67% 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 Nomad Foods (STU:0NH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nomad Foods stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €9.70 is trading 45.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €17.92.
GuruFocus considers Nomad Foods to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for STU:0NH:
Gross Margin %: 25.67% (13% below median its 10-year median of 29.62)
GF Value™: €17.92 vs. price of €9.70 (45.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#934 of 1900)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:0NH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nomad Foods Ltd is a packaged foods company that is involved in the business of manufacturing and distributing branded frozen foods in Western Europe. The company manufactures and markets frozen food products such as fish, vegetables, poultry, Ice Cream, and ready meals like pizza. It sells its products through large grocery retailers under the brand Birds Eye in the United Kingdom and Ireland, Findus in Italy, France, Spain, and Iglo in Germany and other continental markets. The company operates through a single segment being Frozen. The majority of the revenue is generated from the United Kingdom.
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