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PALM CI gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -2%.
The historical rank and industry rank for PALM CI's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XBRV:PALC'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 31.87 Med: 50.6 Max: 58.09
Current: 48.42
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of PALM CI was 58.09%. The lowest was 31.87%. And the median was 50.60%.
XBRV:PALC's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 83.2% of 1928
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.155
vs XBRV:PALC: 48.42
PALM CI had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for PALM CI was -2.00% 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
PALM CI had a gross margin of N/A% 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.
PALM CI Gross Margin % Related Terms
PALM CI Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PALM CI'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.
XBRV:PALC vs ADM, BG, TSN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, PALM CI'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.
PALM CI Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, PALM CI's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PALM CI'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.
PALM CI (XBRV:PALC) has a Gross Margin % of % as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on PALM CI and its competitors. Over the past decade, PALM CI's Gross Margin % has ranged from 31.87 to 58.09. According to the industry distribution chart, PALM CI ranks #324 out of 1928 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 16.8%.
Is PALM CI's Gross Margin % too high?
PALM CI's current Gross Margin % is %. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 31.87 to a high of 58.09. Based on the distribution chart, PALM CI ranks #324 out of 1928 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, PALM CI has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PALM CI's Gross Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, PALM CI ranks #324 out of 1928 companies for Gross Margin %. This places PALM CI in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.16. Historically, PALM CI's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 31.87 to 58.09 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 26.16, based on 1,928 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 PALM CI and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PALM CI's current Gross Margin % is %. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PALM CI stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PALM CI (XBRV:PALC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is XOF6,567.25, compared to a current price of XOF8,500.00 — trading 29.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is %. PALM CI's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 3 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 PALM CI (XBRV:PALC), the current Gross Margin % is % 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 PALM CI (XBRV:PALC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PALM CI stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of XOF8,500.00 is trading 29.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of XOF6,567.25.
GuruFocus considers PALM CI to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XBRV:PALC:
Gross Margin %: %
GF Value™: XOF6,567.25 vs. price of XOF8,500.00 (29.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XBRV:PALC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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