Greencore GroupSTU:GCG +2.68%89 Gross Margin % is 32.32% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 31.98. GuruFocus rates STU:GCG with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.74 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,901 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Greencore Group ranks better than 62.97% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Greencore Group's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:GCG'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 29.72 Med: 31.98 Max: 33.18
Current: 32.32
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Greencore Group was 33.18%. The lowest was 29.72%. And the median was 31.98%.
STU:GCG's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 62.97% of 1901
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.37
vs STU:GCG: 32.32
Greencore Group had a gross margin of 32.32% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Greencore Group was 0.50% per year.
Greencore Group (STU:GCG) 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
Greencore Group had a gross margin of 32.32% 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.
Greencore Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
Greencore Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Greencore Group'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, Greencore Group'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.
Greencore Group Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Greencore Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Greencore Group'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.
Greencore Group (STU:GCG) has a Gross Margin % of 32.32% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Greencore Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 31.98. Over the past decade, Greencore Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.72 to 33.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Greencore Group ranks #704 out of 1901 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 37%.
Is Greencore Group's Gross Margin % too high?
Greencore Group's current Gross Margin % of 32.32% is near median its 10-year median of 31.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 29.72 to a high of 33.18. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Greencore Group's value of 32.32% is 22.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Greencore Group ranks #704 out of 1901 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Greencore Group has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Greencore Group's Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Greencore Group ranks #704 out of 1901 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Greencore Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Greencore Group's value of 32.32% is 22.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Greencore Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.72 to 33.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 31.98 vs. the industry median of 26.37, Greencore Group 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 1,901 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. Greencore Group's current Gross Margin % of 32.32% is 22.6% 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 Greencore Group 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. Greencore Group's current Gross Margin % is 32.32%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 31.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Greencore Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Greencore Group (STU:GCG) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.74, compared to a current price of €2.30 — trading 16.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 32.32%, which is near median its 10-year median of 31.98 and 22.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. Greencore Group's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Greencore Group (STU:GCG), the current Gross Margin % is 32.32% 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 Greencore Group (STU:GCG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Greencore Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €2.30 is trading 16.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €2.74.
GuruFocus considers Greencore Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:GCG:
Gross Margin %: 32.32% (near median its 10-year median of 31.98)
GF Value™: €2.74 vs. price of €2.30 (16.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 22.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#704 of 1901)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:GCG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Greencore Group PLC is a convenience food manufacturer that supplies chilled and frozen food to customers based in U.K. and the U.S. The company's operating business segment is Convenience Foods, and it geographically operates in UK & Ireland. The UK Convenience Food categories including sandwiches, sushi, salads, chilled ready meals, chilled soups and sauces, chilled quiche, ambient sauces and pickles, frozen Yorkshire Puddings and cakes and desserts categories as well as the Irish Ingredients trading business.
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