ViscofanVSCFF -0.23%96 Gross Margin % is 69.31% as of Mar. 2026, which is 0% above its 10-year median of 69.08. GuruFocus rates VSCFF with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of $69.58. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 383 Packaging & Containers companies, Viscofan ranks better than 97.65% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Viscofan's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $244 Mil. Viscofan's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $352 Mil. Therefore, Viscofan's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 69.31%.
Warning Sign:
Viscofan SA gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.1%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Viscofan's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
VSCFF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 65.66 Med: 69.08 Max: 72.92
Current: 67.61
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Viscofan was 72.92%. The lowest was 65.66%. And the median was 69.08%.
VSCFF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 97.65% of 383
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 21.27
vs VSCFF: 67.61
Viscofan had a gross margin of 69.31% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Viscofan was -1.10% per year.
Viscofan (OTCPK:VSCFF) 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
Viscofan had a gross margin of 69.31% 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.
Viscofan Gross Margin % Related Terms
Viscofan Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Viscofan'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 Packaging & Containers subindustry, Viscofan'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.
Viscofan Gross Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Viscofan's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Viscofan'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.
Viscofan (VSCFF) has a Gross Margin % of 69.31% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Viscofan and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 69.08. Over the past decade, Viscofan's Gross Margin % has ranged from 65.66 to 72.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Viscofan ranks #9 out of 383 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 2.3%.
Is Viscofan's Gross Margin % too high?
Viscofan's current Gross Margin % of 69.31% is near median its 10-year median of 69.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 65.66 to a high of 72.92. The Packaging & Containers industry median Gross Margin % is 21.27. Viscofan's value of 69.31% is 225.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Viscofan ranks #9 out of 383 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Viscofan has a GF Score™ of 96/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Viscofan's Gross Margin % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Viscofan ranks #9 out of 383 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Viscofan in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 21.27. Viscofan's value of 69.31% is 225.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Viscofan's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 65.66 to 72.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 69.08 vs. the industry median of 21.27, Viscofan 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Gross Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 21.27, based on 383 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. Viscofan's current Gross Margin % of 69.31% is 225.9% 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 Viscofan and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Gross Margin % is 21.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Viscofan's current Gross Margin % is 69.31%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 69.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Viscofan stock overvalued right now?
Viscofan (VSCFF) has a current Gross Margin % of 69.31%. The stock's GF Value™ is $69.58, compared to a current price of $64.85 — trading 6.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 69.31%, which is near median its 10-year median of 69.08 and 225.9% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 21.27. Viscofan's overall GF Score™ is 96/100 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 Viscofan (VSCFF), the current Gross Margin % is 69.31% 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 Viscofan (VSCFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Viscofan stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $64.85 is trading 6.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $69.58.
Key valuation signals for VSCFF:
Gross Margin %: 69.31% (near median its 10-year median of 69.08)
GF Value™: $69.58 vs. price of $64.85 (6.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 225.9% above the Packaging & Containers median (#9 of 383)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VSCFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Viscofan SA is a casing market and offers growth propositions in the food and health sectors outside the traditional business. It engaged in the manufacture, distribution, and marketing of all types of casings and films for food use. Its products include Cellulose, Collagen, Fibrous, Functional solutions, Plastics, Viscofan Veggie, eFAN, and Edileaf. It also manufactures casings, films, and bags obtained through the treatment of plastic polymers. It has a geographic presence in EMEA, APAC, North America, and South America with key revenue generation from EMEA.
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