Krynica VitaminWAR:KVT 69 Gross Margin % is 16.12% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 15.37. GuruFocus rates WAR:KVT with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of zł10.41 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 115 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies, Krynica Vitamin ranks worse than 95.65% on this metric.
Krynica Vitamin SA gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -6%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Krynica Vitamin's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
WAR:KVT'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.96 Med: 15.37 Max: 27
Current: 17.21
During the past 12 years, the highestGross Margin % of Krynica Vitamin was 27.00%. The lowest was 10.96%. And the median was 15.37%.
WAR:KVT's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 95.65% of 115
companies
in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 38.43
vs WAR:KVT: 17.21
Krynica Vitamin had a gross margin of 16.12% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Krynica Vitamin was -6.00% per year.
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
Krynica Vitamin had a gross margin of 16.12% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Krynica Vitamin Gross Margin % Related Terms
Krynica Vitamin Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Krynica Vitamin'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:KVT vs KO, PEP, MNST: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic subindustry, Krynica Vitamin'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.
Krynica Vitamin Gross Margin % vs Beverages - Non-Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Krynica Vitamin's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Krynica Vitamin'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.
Krynica Vitamin (WAR:KVT) has a Gross Margin % of 16.12% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Krynica Vitamin and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 15.37. Over the past decade, Krynica Vitamin's Gross Margin % has ranged from 10.96 to 27.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Krynica Vitamin ranks #110 out of 115 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 95.7%.
Is Krynica Vitamin's Gross Margin % too high?
Krynica Vitamin's current Gross Margin % of 16.12% is near median its 10-year median of 15.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.96 to a high of 27.00. The Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry median Gross Margin % is 38.43. Krynica Vitamin's value of 16.12% is 58.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Krynica Vitamin ranks #110 out of 115 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Krynica Vitamin has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Krynica Vitamin's Gross Margin % compare to KO and PEP?
According to the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Krynica Vitamin ranks #110 out of 115 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Krynica Vitamin in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.43. Krynica Vitamin's value of 16.12% is 58.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Krynica Vitamin's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 10.96 to 27.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.37 vs. the industry median of 38.43, Krynica Vitamin 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 a Beverages - Non-Alcoholic company?
The median Gross Margin % among Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies is 38.43, based on 115 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. Krynica Vitamin's current Gross Margin % of 16.12% is 58.1% 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 Krynica Vitamin and its competitors. For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, the median Gross Margin % is 38.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Krynica Vitamin's current Gross Margin % is 16.12%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 15.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Krynica Vitamin stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Krynica Vitamin (WAR:KVT) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł10.41, compared to a current price of zł13.50 — trading 29.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 16.12%, which is near median its 10-year median of 15.37 and 58.1% below the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry median of 38.43. Krynica Vitamin's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 9 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 Krynica Vitamin (WAR:KVT), the current Gross Margin % is 16.12% 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 Krynica Vitamin (WAR:KVT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Krynica Vitamin stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of zł13.50 is trading 29.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of zł10.41.
GuruFocus considers Krynica Vitamin to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WAR:KVT:
Gross Margin %: 16.12% (near median its 10-year median of 15.37)
GF Value™: zł10.41 vs. price of zł13.50 (29.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 58.1% below the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic median (#110 of 115)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WAR:KVT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Krynica Vitamin SA is a Polish producer of non-alcoholic and low-alcoholic beverages. The company is engaged in producing beverages for own brands and providing bottling services for brand-name products. It offer includes functional and energy drinks such as isotonic and hypotonic drinks, beverages that support metabolism, and diet supplementary vitamin drinks. It also offers functional waters, modern mixed-fruit drinks, drinks with fruit pulp, alcopops, ciders, malt beverages and a wide selection of carbonated beverages.
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