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Nestle Cote d'IvoireXBRV:NTLC -1.25%43 Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates XBRV:NTLC with a GF Score™ of 43/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,908 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Nestle Cote d'Ivoire ranks worse than 52410.85% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nestle Cote d'Ivoire's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 9 years, the highestGross Margin % of Nestle Cote d'Ivoire was 46.70%. The lowest was 43.72%. And the median was 46.39%.
XBRV:NTLC's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Industry Median: 26.345 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
Nestle Cote d'Ivoire had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Nestle Cote d'Ivoire was 0.00% 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
Nestle Cote d'Ivoire had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Nestle Cote d'Ivoire Gross Margin % Related Terms
Nestle Cote d'Ivoire Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nestle Cote d'Ivoire'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 Packaged Foods subindustry, Nestle Cote d'Ivoire'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.
Nestle Cote d'Ivoire Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Nestle Cote d'Ivoire's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nestle Cote d'Ivoire'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.
Nestle Cote d'Ivoire (XBRV:NTLC) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Nestle Cote d'Ivoire and its competitors. Over the past decade, Nestle Cote d'Ivoire's Gross Margin % has ranged from 43.72 to 46.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Nestle Cote d'Ivoire ranks #999999 out of 1908 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Is Nestle Cote d'Ivoire's Gross Margin % too high?
Nestle Cote d'Ivoire's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 43.72 to a high of 46.70. Based on the distribution chart, Nestle Cote d'Ivoire ranks #999999 out of 1908 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Nestle Cote d'Ivoire has a GF Score™ of 43/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nestle Cote d'Ivoire's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Nestle Cote d'Ivoire ranks #999999 out of 1908 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Nestle Cote d'Ivoire in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.35. Historically, Nestle Cote d'Ivoire's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 43.72 to 46.70 over the past decade. 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 26.35, based on 1,908 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. 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 Nestle Cote d'Ivoire and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nestle Cote d'Ivoire's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nestle Cote d'Ivoire stock overvalued right now?
Nestle Cote d'Ivoire (XBRV:NTLC) has a current Gross Margin % of 0.00%. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Nestle Cote d'Ivoire's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 2 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 Nestle Cote d'Ivoire (XBRV:NTLC), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% 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.
Nestle Cote d'Ivoire SA is a food and beverage company. It provides Baby foods, Cereals, Chocolate And Confectionery, Coffee, Culinary, Dairy, and Other products under several brand names such as Golden Morn, Nido, Milo, and Nescafe.
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