Unilever Ghana (XGHA:UNIL) Gross Margin %: 52.76% (As of Mar. 2026) — 113% Above Median


XGHA:UNIL Unilever Ghana PLC XGHA:UNIL
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What is Unilever Ghana Gross Margin %?

Unilever Ghana XGHA:UNIL 90 Gross Margin % is 52.76% as of Mar. 2026, which is 113% above its 10-year median of 24.82. GuruFocus rates XGHA:UNIL with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of GHS11.33 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,900 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Unilever Ghana ranks better than 79.16% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Unilever Ghana's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was GHS157 Mil. Unilever Ghana's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was GHS298 Mil. Therefore, Unilever Ghana's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 52.76%.


The historical rank and industry rank for Unilever Ghana's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

XGHA:UNIL' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.62   Med: 24.82   Max: 43.72
Current: 43.72


During the past 10 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Unilever Ghana was 43.72%. The lowest was -4.62%. And the median was 24.82%.

XGHA:UNIL's Gross Margin % is ranked better than
79.16% of 1900 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.37 vs XGHA:UNIL: 43.72

Unilever Ghana had a gross margin of 52.76% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Unilever Ghana was 22.10% per year.


Unilever Ghana  (XGHA:UNIL) 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

Unilever Ghana had a gross margin of 52.76% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.


Unilever Ghana Gross Margin % Related Terms


Unilever Ghana Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Unilever Ghana'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.

Unilever Ghana Gross Margin % Chart

Unilever Ghana Annual Data
Trend Dec08 Dec09 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Gross Margin %
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Unilever Ghana Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Gross Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 35.79 36.15 40.99 43.84 52.76

XGHA:UNIL vs PG, CL, KVUE: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Unilever Ghana'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.


Unilever Ghana Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Unilever Ghana's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Unilever Ghana's Gross Margin % falls into.


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Unilever Ghana Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

Unilever Ghana's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Dec. 2025 )=Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=406.6 / 1039.312
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(1039.312 - 632.678) / 1039.312
=39.13 %

Unilever Ghana's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Gross Profit (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=157.4 / 298.278
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(298.278 - 140.902) / 298.278
=52.76 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Margin % →
What does a Gross Margin % of 52.76% mean?
Unilever Ghana (XGHA:UNIL) has a Gross Margin % of 52.76% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Unilever Ghana and its competitors. This is 113% above median its historical median of 24.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Unilever Ghana ranks #396 out of 1900 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 20.8%.
Is Unilever Ghana's Gross Margin % too high?
Unilever Ghana's current Gross Margin % of 52.76% is 113% above median its 10-year median of 24.82. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Unilever Ghana's value of 52.76% is 100.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Unilever Ghana ranks #396 out of 1900 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Unilever Ghana has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Unilever Ghana's Gross Margin % compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Unilever Ghana ranks #396 out of 1900 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Unilever Ghana in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Unilever Ghana's value of 52.76% is 100.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 24.82 vs. the industry median of 26.37, Unilever Ghana 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 1,900 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. Unilever Ghana's current Gross Margin % of 52.76% is 100.1% 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 Unilever Ghana 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. Unilever Ghana's current Gross Margin % is 52.76%, which is 113% above median its own 10-year median of 24.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Unilever Ghana stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Unilever Ghana (XGHA:UNIL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is GHS11.33, compared to a current price of GHS29.50 — trading 160.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 52.76%, which is 113% above median its 10-year median of 24.82 and 100.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. Unilever Ghana's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 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 Unilever Ghana (XGHA:UNIL), the current Gross Margin % is 52.76% 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 Unilever Ghana (XGHA:UNIL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Unilever Ghana stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of GHS29.50 is trading 160.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of GHS11.33. GuruFocus considers Unilever Ghana to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XGHA:UNIL:

  • Gross Margin %: 52.76% (113% above median its 10-year median of 24.82)
  • GF Value™: GHS11.33 vs. price of GHS29.50 (160.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 100.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#396 of 1900)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XGHA:UNIL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Unilever Ghana Business Description

Address Tema Factory, Plot No. Ind/A/2/3A-4, P O Box 721, Tema, GHA
Unilever Ghana PLC is engaged in manufacturing and selling consumer goods. The company offers personal care products, food products and home care products.
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