WaldencastWALD 35 Gross Margin % is 64.77% as of Dec. 2025, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 67.27. GuruFocus rates WALD with a GF Score™ of 35/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.47 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,902 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Waldencast ranks better than 93.53% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Waldencast's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $90.5 Mil. Waldencast's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $139.8 Mil. Therefore, Waldencast's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 64.77%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Waldencast's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
WALD'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 61.37 Med: 67.27 Max: 70.01
Current: 67.27
During the past 6 years, the highestGross Margin % of Waldencast was 70.01%. The lowest was 61.37%. And the median was 67.27%.
WALD's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 93.53% of 1902
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.37
vs WALD: 67.27
Waldencast had a gross margin of 64.77% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Waldencast was 0.00% per year.
Waldencast (NAS:WALD) 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
Waldencast had a gross margin of 64.77% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Waldencast Gross Margin % Related Terms
Waldencast Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Waldencast'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.
WALD vs ACU, SKIN, SLSN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Waldencast'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.
Waldencast Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Waldencast's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Waldencast'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.
Waldencast (WALD) has a Gross Margin % of 64.77% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Waldencast and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 67.27. Over the past decade, Waldencast's Gross Margin % has ranged from 61.37 to 70.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Waldencast ranks #123 out of 1902 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 6.5%.
Is Waldencast's Gross Margin % too high?
Waldencast's current Gross Margin % of 64.77% is near median its 10-year median of 67.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 61.37 to a high of 70.01. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Waldencast's value of 64.77% is 145.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Waldencast ranks #123 out of 1902 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Waldencast has a GF Score™ of 35/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Waldencast's Gross Margin % compare to ACU and SKIN?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Waldencast ranks #123 out of 1902 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Waldencast in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Waldencast's value of 64.77% is 145.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Waldencast's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 61.37 to 70.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 67.27 vs. the industry median of 26.37, Waldencast 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 1,902 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. Waldencast's current Gross Margin % of 64.77% is 145.6% 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 Waldencast 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. Waldencast's current Gross Margin % is 64.77%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 67.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Waldencast stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Waldencast (WALD) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.47, compared to a current price of $1.48 — trading 57.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 64.77%, which is near median its 10-year median of 67.27 and 145.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. Waldencast's overall GF Score™ is 35/100 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 Waldencast (WALD), the current Gross Margin % is 64.77% 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 Waldencast (WALD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Waldencast stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.48 is trading 57.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.47.
GuruFocus considers Waldencast to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for WALD:
Gross Margin %: 64.77% (near median its 10-year median of 67.27)
GF Value™: $3.47 vs. price of $1.48 (57.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 145.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#123 of 1902)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WALD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Waldencast PLC is a beauty and wellness operating platform. The company is organized into two reportable segments namely Obagi Skincare and Milk Makeup. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Obagi Medical segment. The Obagi Medical segment is engaged in developing, marketing, and selling skin health products. The Milk Makeup segment includes developing, marketing, and selling cosmetics, skincare, and other beauty products. Geographically the company generates the majority of its revenue from North America region.
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