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GraceKennedyTRN:GKC +0.55%82 Gross Margin % is 5.27% as of Mar. 2026, which is 76% below its 10-year median of 21.68. GuruFocus rates TRN:GKC with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of TTD4.09 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,906 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, GraceKennedy ranks worse than 57.76% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for GraceKennedy's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TRN:GKC'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 20.1 Med: 21.68 Max: 23.7
Current: 22.85
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of GraceKennedy was 23.70%. The lowest was 20.10%. And the median was 21.68%.
TRN:GKC's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 57.76% of 1906
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.355
vs TRN:GKC: 22.85
GraceKennedy had a gross margin of 5.27% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for GraceKennedy was 1.30% per year.
GraceKennedy (TRN:GKC) 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
GraceKennedy had a gross margin of 5.27% 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.
GraceKennedy Gross Margin % Related Terms
GraceKennedy Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for GraceKennedy'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.
TRN:GKC vs KHC, GIS, HRL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, GraceKennedy'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.
GraceKennedy Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, GraceKennedy's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where GraceKennedy'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.
GraceKennedy (TRN:GKC) has a Gross Margin % of 5.27% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on GraceKennedy and its competitors. This is 76% below median its historical median of 21.68. Over the past decade, GraceKennedy's Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.10 to 23.70. According to the industry distribution chart, GraceKennedy ranks #1101 out of 1906 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 57.8%.
Is GraceKennedy's Gross Margin % too high?
GraceKennedy's current Gross Margin % of 5.27% is 76% below median its 10-year median of 21.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.10 to a high of 23.70. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.36. GraceKennedy's value of 5.27% is 80% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GraceKennedy ranks #1101 out of 1906 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, GraceKennedy has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GraceKennedy's Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, GraceKennedy ranks #1101 out of 1906 companies for Gross Margin %. This places GraceKennedy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.36. GraceKennedy's value of 5.27% is 80% below this benchmark. Historically, GraceKennedy's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.10 to 23.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.68 vs. the industry median of 26.36, GraceKennedy 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 26.36, 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. GraceKennedy's current Gross Margin % of 5.27% is 80% 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 GraceKennedy 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. GraceKennedy's current Gross Margin % is 5.27%, which is 76% below median its own 10-year median of 21.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GraceKennedy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GraceKennedy (TRN:GKC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is TTD4.09, compared to a current price of TTD3.67 — trading 10.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 5.27%, which is 76% below median its 10-year median of 21.68 and 80% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.36. GraceKennedy's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 GraceKennedy (TRN:GKC), the current Gross Margin % is 5.27% 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 GraceKennedy (TRN:GKC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GraceKennedy stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of TTD3.67 is trading 10.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of TTD4.09.
GuruFocus considers GraceKennedy to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TRN:GKC:
Gross Margin %: 5.27% (76% below median its 10-year median of 21.68)
GF Value™: TTD4.09 vs. price of TTD3.67 (10.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 80% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1101 of 1906)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TRN:GKC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
GraceKennedy Ltd engages in the food and financial services business. The company has four reportable segments namely Food Trading, Banking and Investments, Insurance and Money Services. The food Trading segment includes the processing and distribution of food products. It generates maximum revenue from the Food Trading segment. Geographically, it derives the majority revenue from Jamaica and also has a presence in the Europe(including the UK), North America, Other Caribbean countries, Africa and Other regions.
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