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Omer-Decugis & CieXPAR:ALODC -0.82%87 Gross Margin % is 9.53% as of Sep. 2025, which is 31% above its 10-year median of 7.25. GuruFocus rates XPAR:ALODC with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.61 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 306 Retail - Defensive companies, Omer-Decugis & Cie ranks worse than 83.33% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Omer-Decugis & Cie's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XPAR:ALODC'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.94 Med: 7.25 Max: 10.07
Current: 10.07
During the past 8 years, the highestGross Margin % of Omer-Decugis & Cie was 10.07%. The lowest was 4.94%. And the median was 7.25%.
XPAR:ALODC's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 83.33% of 306
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 24.055
vs XPAR:ALODC: 10.07
Omer-Decugis & Cie had a gross margin of 9.53% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Omer-Decugis & Cie was -0.10% 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
Omer-Decugis & Cie had a gross margin of 9.53% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 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.
Omer-Decugis & Cie Gross Margin % Related Terms
Omer-Decugis & Cie Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Omer-Decugis & Cie'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:ALODC vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Omer-Decugis & Cie'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.
Omer-Decugis & Cie Gross Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Omer-Decugis & Cie's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Omer-Decugis & Cie'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.
Omer-Decugis & Cie (XPAR:ALODC) has a Gross Margin % of 9.53% as of Sep. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Omer-Decugis & Cie and its competitors. This is 31% above median its historical median of 7.25. Over the past decade, Omer-Decugis & Cie's Gross Margin % has ranged from 4.94 to 10.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Omer-Decugis & Cie ranks #255 out of 306 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 83.3%.
Is Omer-Decugis & Cie's Gross Margin % too high?
Omer-Decugis & Cie's current Gross Margin % of 9.53% is 31% above median its 10-year median of 7.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.94 to a high of 10.07. The Retail - Defensive industry median Gross Margin % is 24.06. Omer-Decugis & Cie's value of 9.53% is 60.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Omer-Decugis & Cie ranks #255 out of 306 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Omer-Decugis & Cie has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Omer-Decugis & Cie's Gross Margin % compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Omer-Decugis & Cie ranks #255 out of 306 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Omer-Decugis & Cie in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.06. Omer-Decugis & Cie's value of 9.53% is 60.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Omer-Decugis & Cie's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 4.94 to 10.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.25 vs. the industry median of 24.06, Omer-Decugis & Cie has consistently been below 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Gross Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 24.06, based on 306 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. Omer-Decugis & Cie's current Gross Margin % of 9.53% is 60.4% below 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 Omer-Decugis & Cie and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Omer-Decugis & Cie's current Gross Margin % is 9.53%, which is 31% above median its own 10-year median of 7.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Omer-Decugis & Cie stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Omer-Decugis & Cie (XPAR:ALODC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.61, compared to a current price of €9.72 — trading 47% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 9.53%, which is 31% above median its 10-year median of 7.25 and 60.4% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 24.06. Omer-Decugis & Cie's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Omer-Decugis & Cie (XPAR:ALODC), the current Gross Margin % is 9.53% as of Sep. 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 Omer-Decugis & Cie (XPAR:ALODC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Omer-Decugis & Cie stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €9.72 is trading 47% above its estimated GF Value™ of €6.61.
GuruFocus considers Omer-Decugis & Cie to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XPAR:ALODC:
Gross Margin %: 9.53% (31% above median its 10-year median of 7.25)
GF Value™: €6.61 vs. price of €9.72 (47% above fair value)
Industry Position: 60.4% below the Retail - Defensive median (#255 of 306)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XPAR:ALODC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Omer-Decugis & Cie specializes in the import, ripening and distribution of fresh fruits and vegetables. Its flagship products are bananas, pineapples, mango and ripened fruits, small exotics, Premium tropical fruits and vegetables.
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