Cogra 48XPAR:ALCOG -0.28%77 Gross Margin % is 32.85% as of Dec. 2025, which is 55% above its 10-year median of 21.20. GuruFocus rates XPAR:ALCOG with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.99 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 279 Forest Products companies, Cogra 48 ranks worse than 80.29% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Cogra 48's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €7.41 Mil. Cogra 48's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €22.56 Mil. Therefore, Cogra 48's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 32.85%.
Warning Sign:
Cogra 48 gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -19%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cogra 48's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XPAR:ALCOG'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.13 Med: 21.2 Max: 25.05
Current: 7.82
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Cogra 48 was 25.05%. The lowest was 6.13%. And the median was 21.20%.
XPAR:ALCOG's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 80.29% of 279
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 19.05
vs XPAR:ALCOG: 7.82
Cogra 48 had a gross margin of 32.85% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Cogra 48 was -19.00% per year.
Cogra 48 (XPAR:ALCOG) 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
Cogra 48 had a gross margin of 32.85% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Cogra 48 Gross Margin % Related Terms
Cogra 48 Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cogra 48'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.
XPAR:ALCOG vs SSD, UFPI, BCC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, Cogra 48'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.
Cogra 48 Gross Margin % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Cogra 48's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cogra 48'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.
Cogra 48 (XPAR:ALCOG) has a Gross Margin % of 32.85% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Cogra 48 and its competitors. This is 55% above median its historical median of 21.20. Over the past decade, Cogra 48's Gross Margin % has ranged from 6.13 to 25.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Cogra 48 ranks #224 out of 279 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 80.3%.
Is Cogra 48's Gross Margin % too high?
Cogra 48's current Gross Margin % of 32.85% is 55% above median its 10-year median of 21.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.13 to a high of 25.05. The Forest Products industry median Gross Margin % is 19.05. Cogra 48's value of 32.85% is 72.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cogra 48 ranks #224 out of 279 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Cogra 48 has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cogra 48's Gross Margin % compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Cogra 48 ranks #224 out of 279 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Cogra 48 in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.05. Cogra 48's value of 32.85% is 72.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Cogra 48's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 6.13 to 25.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.20 vs. the industry median of 19.05, Cogra 48 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 Forest Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Forest Products companies is 19.05, based on 279 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. Cogra 48's current Gross Margin % of 32.85% is 72.4% 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 Cogra 48 and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 19.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cogra 48's current Gross Margin % is 32.85%, which is 55% above median its own 10-year median of 21.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cogra 48 stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cogra 48 (XPAR:ALCOG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.99, compared to a current price of €7.06 — trading 1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 32.85%, which is 55% above median its 10-year median of 21.20 and 72.4% above the Forest Products industry median of 19.05. Cogra 48's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 4 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 Cogra 48 (XPAR:ALCOG), the current Gross Margin % is 32.85% 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.
Is Cogra 48 (XPAR:ALCOG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cogra 48 stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €7.06 is trading 1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €6.99.
GuruFocus considers Cogra 48 to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XPAR:ALCOG:
Gross Margin %: 32.85% (55% above median its 10-year median of 21.20)
GF Value™: €6.99 vs. price of €7.06 (1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 72.4% above the Forest Products median (#224 of 279)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XPAR:ALCOG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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