CosmaWAR:COS 40 Gross Margin % is 29.98% as of Mar. 2026, which is 49% below its 10-year median of 58.56. GuruFocus rates WAR:COS with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of zł1.07 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,902 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Cosma ranks better than 89.91% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Cosma's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was zł0.99 Mil. Cosma's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was zł3.31 Mil. Therefore, Cosma's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 29.98%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cosma's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
WAR:COS'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 46.09 Med: 58.56 Max: 80.91
Current: 58.65
During the past 9 years, the highestGross Margin % of Cosma was 80.91%. The lowest was 46.09%. And the median was 58.56%.
WAR:COS's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 89.91% of 1902
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.37
vs WAR:COS: 58.65
Cosma had a gross margin of 29.98% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Cosma was 0.00% per year.
Cosma (WAR:COS) 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
Cosma had a gross margin of 29.98% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Cosma Gross Margin % Related Terms
Cosma Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cosma'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.
WAR:COS vs PG, CL, KVUE: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Cosma'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.
Cosma Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Cosma's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cosma'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.
Cosma (WAR:COS) has a Gross Margin % of 29.98% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Cosma and its competitors. This is 49% below median its historical median of 58.56. Over the past decade, Cosma's Gross Margin % has ranged from 46.09 to 80.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Cosma ranks #192 out of 1902 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 10.1%.
Is Cosma's Gross Margin % too high?
Cosma's current Gross Margin % of 29.98% is 49% below median its 10-year median of 58.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 46.09 to a high of 80.91. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Cosma's value of 29.98% is 13.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cosma ranks #192 out of 1902 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cosma has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cosma's Gross Margin % compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Cosma ranks #192 out of 1902 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Cosma in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Cosma's value of 29.98% is 13.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Cosma's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 46.09 to 80.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 58.56 vs. the industry median of 26.37, Cosma 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. Cosma's current Gross Margin % of 29.98% is 13.7% 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 Cosma 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. Cosma's current Gross Margin % is 29.98%, which is 49% below median its own 10-year median of 58.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cosma stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cosma (WAR:COS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is zł1.07, compared to a current price of zł0.38 — trading 64.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 29.98%, which is 49% below median its 10-year median of 58.56 and 13.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. Cosma's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 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 Cosma (WAR:COS), the current Gross Margin % is 29.98% 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 Cosma (WAR:COS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cosma stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of zł0.38 is trading 64.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of zł1.07.
GuruFocus considers Cosma to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for WAR:COS:
Gross Margin %: 29.98% (49% below median its 10-year median of 58.56)
GF Value™: zł1.07 vs. price of zł0.38 (64.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 13.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#192 of 1902)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WAR:COS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cosma SA, formerly Vabun SA is a Poland-based company involved in the distribution of cosmetics for men and women with the brand name RM Vabun. The product portfolio of the company includes Perfumed Vabun Classic gel, Perfumed Vabun Gold gel, Perfume Vabun Classic, Vabun Sport set, and Mega Perfume Set Vabun Man & Lady.
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