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Lavonnerie de NyonsXPAR:MLSDN -6.29%76 Gross Margin % is 65.28% as of Dec. 2025, which is 0% above its 10-year median of 65.22. GuruFocus rates XPAR:MLSDN with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €29.82 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,907 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Lavonnerie de Nyons ranks better than 92.82% on this metric.
La savonnerie de Nyons 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 Lavonnerie de Nyons's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XPAR:MLSDN'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 62.19 Med: 65.22 Max: 71.43
Current: 65.28
During the past 10 years, the highestGross Margin % of Lavonnerie de Nyons was 71.43%. The lowest was 62.19%. And the median was 65.22%.
XPAR:MLSDN's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 92.82% of 1907
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.36
vs XPAR:MLSDN: 65.28
Lavonnerie de Nyons had a gross margin of 65.28% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Lavonnerie de Nyons was -1.50% per year.
Lavonnerie de Nyons (XPAR:MLSDN) 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
Lavonnerie de Nyons had a gross margin of 65.28% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Lavonnerie de Nyons Gross Margin % Related Terms
Lavonnerie de Nyons Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lavonnerie de Nyons'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:MLSDN vs PG, CL, KVUE: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Lavonnerie de Nyons'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.
Lavonnerie de Nyons Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Lavonnerie de Nyons's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lavonnerie de Nyons'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.
Lavonnerie de Nyons (XPAR:MLSDN) has a Gross Margin % of 65.28% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Lavonnerie de Nyons and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 65.22. Over the past decade, Lavonnerie de Nyons' Gross Margin % has ranged from 62.19 to 71.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Lavonnerie de Nyons ranks #137 out of 1907 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 7.2%.
Is Lavonnerie de Nyons' Gross Margin % too high?
Lavonnerie de Nyons' current Gross Margin % of 65.28% is near median its 10-year median of 65.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 62.19 to a high of 71.43. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.36. Lavonnerie de Nyons' value of 65.28% is 147.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lavonnerie de Nyons ranks #137 out of 1907 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lavonnerie de Nyons has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lavonnerie de Nyons' Gross Margin % compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Lavonnerie de Nyons ranks #137 out of 1907 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Lavonnerie de Nyons in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.36. Lavonnerie de Nyons' value of 65.28% is 147.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Lavonnerie de Nyons' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 62.19 to 71.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 65.22 vs. the industry median of 26.36, Lavonnerie de Nyons 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 26.36, based on 1,907 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. Lavonnerie de Nyons's current Gross Margin % of 65.28% is 147.6% 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 Lavonnerie de Nyons and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lavonnerie de Nyons's current Gross Margin % is 65.28%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 65.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lavonnerie de Nyons stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lavonnerie de Nyons (XPAR:MLSDN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €29.82, compared to a current price of €29.80 — trading 0.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 65.28%, which is near median its 10-year median of 65.22 and 147.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.36. Lavonnerie de Nyons' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Lavonnerie de Nyons (XPAR:MLSDN), the current Gross Margin % is 65.28% 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 Lavonnerie de Nyons (XPAR:MLSDN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lavonnerie de Nyons stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €29.80 is trading 0.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €29.82.
GuruFocus considers Lavonnerie de Nyons to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XPAR:MLSDN:
Gross Margin %: 65.28% (near median its 10-year median of 65.22)
GF Value™: €29.82 vs. price of €29.80 (0.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 147.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#137 of 1907)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XPAR:MLSDN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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