Tessenderlo Group NVTSDOF 62 Gross Margin % is 17.73% as of Dec. 2025, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 24.65. GuruFocus rates TSDOF with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $29.71. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 248 Agriculture companies, Tessenderlo Group NV ranks worse than 60.89% on this metric.
Tessenderlo Group NV gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -8.5%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Tessenderlo Group NV's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSDOF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 19.03 Med: 24.65 Max: 27.72
Current: 19.03
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Tessenderlo Group NV was 27.72%. The lowest was 19.03%. And the median was 24.65%.
TSDOF's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 60.89% of 248
companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 24.775
vs TSDOF: 19.03
Tessenderlo Group NV had a gross margin of 17.73% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Tessenderlo Group NV was -8.50% per year.
Tessenderlo Group NV (OTCPK:TSDOF) 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
Tessenderlo Group NV had a gross margin of 17.73% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Tessenderlo Group NV Gross Margin % Related Terms
Tessenderlo Group NV Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tessenderlo Group NV'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 Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Tessenderlo Group NV'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.
Tessenderlo Group NV Gross Margin % vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Tessenderlo Group NV's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tessenderlo Group NV'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.
Tessenderlo Group NV (TSDOF) has a Gross Margin % of 17.73% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Tessenderlo Group NV and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 24.65. Over the past decade, Tessenderlo Group NV's Gross Margin % has ranged from 19.03 to 27.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Tessenderlo Group NV ranks #151 out of 248 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 60.9%.
Is Tessenderlo Group NV's Gross Margin % too high?
Tessenderlo Group NV's current Gross Margin % of 17.73% is 28% below median its 10-year median of 24.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 19.03 to a high of 27.72. The Agriculture industry median Gross Margin % is 24.78. Tessenderlo Group NV's value of 17.73% is 28.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tessenderlo Group NV ranks #151 out of 248 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Tessenderlo Group NV has a GF Score™ of 62/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tessenderlo Group NV's Gross Margin % compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Tessenderlo Group NV ranks #151 out of 248 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Tessenderlo Group NV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.78. Tessenderlo Group NV's value of 17.73% is 28.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Tessenderlo Group NV's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 19.03 to 27.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.65 vs. the industry median of 24.78, Tessenderlo Group NV 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 an Agriculture company?
The median Gross Margin % among Agriculture companies is 24.78, based on 248 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. Tessenderlo Group NV's current Gross Margin % of 17.73% is 28.4% 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 Tessenderlo Group NV and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tessenderlo Group NV's current Gross Margin % is 17.73%, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 24.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tessenderlo Group NV stock overvalued right now?
Tessenderlo Group NV (TSDOF) has a current Gross Margin % of 17.73%. The stock's GF Value™ is $29.71, compared to a current price of $25.18 — trading 15.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 17.73%, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 24.65 and 28.4% below the Agriculture industry median of 24.78. Tessenderlo Group NV's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 5 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 Tessenderlo Group NV (TSDOF), the current Gross Margin % is 17.73% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Tessenderlo Group NV (TSDOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tessenderlo Group NV stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $25.18 is trading 15.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $29.71.
Key valuation signals for TSDOF:
Gross Margin %: 17.73% (28% below median its 10-year median of 24.65)
GF Value™: $29.71 vs. price of $25.18 (15.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 28.4% below the Agriculture median (#151 of 248)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSDOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tessenderlo Group NV focuses on agriculture, valorizing bio-residuals, machinery, mechanical engineering, electronics, energy, and providing industrial solutions with a focus on water. The firm produces and sells products across five segments: Agro, Industrial Solutions, Bio-Valorization, T-Power, and Machines & Technologies. The majority of its revenue comes from the Agro segment. The Agro segment encompasses activities in agriculture, including crop nutrition and crop protection products. This segment includes the business units Tessenderlo Kerley North America, Tessenderlo Kerley International, and Violleau. Its geographical segments include Europe, North America, South America, Asia, and the rest of the world, with Europe generating the maximum revenue.
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