Groupe GuillinXPAR:ALGIL -0.87%88 Gross Margin % is 37.25% as of Dec. 2025, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 36.94. GuruFocus rates XPAR:ALGIL with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of €29.59 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 382 Packaging & Containers companies, Groupe Guillin ranks better than 83.25% on this metric.
Groupe Guillin SA gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.5%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Groupe Guillin's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XPAR:ALGIL'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 31.82 Med: 36.94 Max: 42.39
Current: 36.91
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Groupe Guillin was 42.39%. The lowest was 31.82%. And the median was 36.94%.
XPAR:ALGIL's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 83.25% of 382
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 21.38
vs XPAR:ALGIL: 36.91
Groupe Guillin had a gross margin of 37.25% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Groupe Guillin was -1.50% per year.
Groupe Guillin (XPAR:ALGIL) 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
Groupe Guillin had a gross margin of 37.25% 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.
Groupe Guillin Gross Margin % Related Terms
Groupe Guillin Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Groupe Guillin'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:ALGIL vs SW, PKG, IP: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Groupe Guillin'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.
Groupe Guillin Gross Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Groupe Guillin's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Groupe Guillin'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.
Groupe Guillin (XPAR:ALGIL) has a Gross Margin % of 37.25% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Groupe Guillin and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 36.94. Over the past decade, Groupe Guillin's Gross Margin % has ranged from 31.82 to 42.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Groupe Guillin ranks #64 out of 382 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 16.8%.
Is Groupe Guillin's Gross Margin % too high?
Groupe Guillin's current Gross Margin % of 37.25% is near median its 10-year median of 36.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 31.82 to a high of 42.39. The Packaging & Containers industry median Gross Margin % is 21.38. Groupe Guillin's value of 37.25% is 74.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Groupe Guillin ranks #64 out of 382 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Groupe Guillin has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Groupe Guillin's Gross Margin % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Groupe Guillin ranks #64 out of 382 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Groupe Guillin in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 21.38. Groupe Guillin's value of 37.25% is 74.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Groupe Guillin's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 31.82 to 42.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 36.94 vs. the industry median of 21.38, Groupe Guillin 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Gross Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 21.38, based on 382 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. Groupe Guillin's current Gross Margin % of 37.25% is 74.2% 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 Groupe Guillin and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Gross Margin % is 21.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Groupe Guillin's current Gross Margin % is 37.25%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 36.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Groupe Guillin stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Groupe Guillin (XPAR:ALGIL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €29.59, compared to a current price of €22.70 — trading 23.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 37.25%, which is near median its 10-year median of 36.94 and 74.2% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 21.38. Groupe Guillin's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 7 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 Groupe Guillin (XPAR:ALGIL), the current Gross Margin % is 37.25% 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 Groupe Guillin (XPAR:ALGIL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Groupe Guillin stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €22.70 is trading 23.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €29.59.
GuruFocus considers Groupe Guillin to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XPAR:ALGIL:
Gross Margin %: 37.25% (near median its 10-year median of 36.94)
GF Value™: €29.59 vs. price of €22.70 (23.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 74.2% above the Packaging & Containers median (#64 of 382)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XPAR:ALGIL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Groupe Guillin SA is a European company. It is engaged in producing and selling of plastic packages. The company's product offering includes trays, catering containers, cake, and pastry containers and thermoforming sheets. The firm serves the catering industry, meat and food industry, and fruit and vegetable producers and packers.
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