Aegis BrandsTSX:AEG -17.43%32 Gross Margin % is 67.73% as of Mar. 2026, which is 85% above its 10-year median of 36.55. GuruFocus rates TSX:AEG with a GF Score™ of 32/100 and a GF Value™ of C$0.36 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 355 Restaurants companies, Aegis Brands ranks better than 91.55% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Aegis Brands's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:AEG'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -34.78 Med: 36.55 Max: 71.06
Current: 71.06
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Aegis Brands was 71.06%. The lowest was -34.78%. And the median was 36.55%.
TSX:AEG's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 91.55% of 355
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 45.66
vs TSX:AEG: 71.06
Aegis Brands had a gross margin of 67.73% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Aegis Brands was 0.00% per year.
Aegis Brands (TSX:AEG) 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
Aegis Brands had a gross margin of 67.73% 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.
Aegis Brands Gross Margin % Related Terms
Aegis Brands Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Aegis Brands'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.
TSX:AEG vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Aegis Brands'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.
Aegis Brands Gross Margin % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Aegis Brands's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aegis Brands'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.
Aegis Brands (TSX:AEG) has a Gross Margin % of 67.73% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Aegis Brands and its competitors. This is 85% above median its historical median of 36.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Aegis Brands ranks #30 out of 355 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 8.5%.
Is Aegis Brands' Gross Margin % too high?
Aegis Brands' current Gross Margin % of 67.73% is 85% above median its 10-year median of 36.55. The Restaurants industry median Gross Margin % is 45.66. Aegis Brands' value of 67.73% is 48.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aegis Brands ranks #30 out of 355 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Aegis Brands has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aegis Brands' Gross Margin % compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Aegis Brands ranks #30 out of 355 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Aegis Brands in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 45.66. Aegis Brands' value of 67.73% is 48.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 36.55 vs. the industry median of 45.66, Aegis Brands 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 Restaurants company?
The median Gross Margin % among Restaurants companies is 45.66, based on 355 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. Aegis Brands's current Gross Margin % of 67.73% is 48.3% 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 Aegis Brands and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Gross Margin % is 45.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aegis Brands's current Gross Margin % is 67.73%, which is 85% above median its own 10-year median of 36.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aegis Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aegis Brands (TSX:AEG) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is C$0.36, compared to a current price of C$0.23 — trading 37.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 67.73%, which is 85% above median its 10-year median of 36.55 and 48.3% above the Restaurants industry median of 45.66. Aegis Brands' overall GF Score™ is 32/100 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 Aegis Brands (TSX:AEG), the current Gross Margin % is 67.73% 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 Aegis Brands (TSX:AEG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aegis Brands stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of C$0.23 is trading 37.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$0.36.
GuruFocus considers Aegis Brands to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TSX:AEG:
Gross Margin %: 67.73% (85% above median its 10-year median of 36.55)
GF Value™: C$0.36 vs. price of C$0.23 (37.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 48.3% above the Restaurants median (#30 of 355)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:AEG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aegis Brands Inc is a consolidator of brands in the food and beverage space. The company operates in business segments: Aegis (Corporate): It amounts are public company expenses and amounts relating to shared groups who provide services, such as back-office functions, to support its operating brands; and St. Louis, The company owns the partnership interest of the St. Louis brands and its products, such as sauces and frozen food products, are also sold in grocery stores across Canada. The The company's consolidated operating revenues from continuing operations are comprised of the sales of goods from company operated restaurants, the sale of goods through retail and other ancillary channels, royalties from the St. Louis franchisees, supplier contributions, and other service fees.
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