Grupo MeloXPTY:MELO 93 Gross Margin % is 46.24% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 45.34. GuruFocus rates XPTY:MELO with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of $50.88 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 511 Conglomerates companies, Grupo Melo ranks better than 82% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Grupo Melo's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $54.7 Mil. Grupo Melo's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $118.3 Mil. Therefore, Grupo Melo's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 46.24%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Grupo Melo's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XPTY:MELO'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 41.21 Med: 45.34 Max: 47.52
Current: 44.93
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Grupo Melo was 47.52%. The lowest was 41.21%. And the median was 45.34%.
XPTY:MELO's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 82% of 511
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 25.96
vs XPTY:MELO: 44.93
Grupo Melo had a gross margin of 46.24% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Grupo Melo was 0.40% per year.
Grupo Melo (XPTY:MELO) 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
Grupo Melo had a gross margin of 46.24% 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.
Grupo Melo Gross Margin % Related Terms
Grupo Melo Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Grupo Melo'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.
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Grupo Melo'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.
Grupo Melo Gross Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Grupo Melo's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Grupo Melo'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.
Grupo Melo (XPTY:MELO) has a Gross Margin % of 46.24% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Grupo Melo and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 45.34. Over the past decade, Grupo Melo's Gross Margin % has ranged from 41.21 to 47.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Grupo Melo ranks #92 out of 511 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 18%.
Is Grupo Melo's Gross Margin % too high?
Grupo Melo's current Gross Margin % of 46.24% is near median its 10-year median of 45.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 41.21 to a high of 47.52. The Conglomerates industry median Gross Margin % is 25.96. Grupo Melo's value of 46.24% is 78.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Grupo Melo ranks #92 out of 511 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Grupo Melo has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Grupo Melo's Gross Margin % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Grupo Melo ranks #92 out of 511 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Grupo Melo in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.96. Grupo Melo's value of 46.24% is 78.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Grupo Melo's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 41.21 to 47.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 45.34 vs. the industry median of 25.96, Grupo Melo 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Gross Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 25.96, based on 511 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. Grupo Melo's current Gross Margin % of 46.24% is 78.1% 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 Grupo Melo and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Grupo Melo's current Gross Margin % is 46.24%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 45.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Grupo Melo stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grupo Melo (XPTY:MELO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $50.88, compared to a current price of $55.00 — trading 8.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 46.24%, which is near median its 10-year median of 45.34 and 78.1% above the Conglomerates industry median of 25.96. Grupo Melo's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 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 Grupo Melo (XPTY:MELO), the current Gross Margin % is 46.24% 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 Grupo Melo (XPTY:MELO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grupo Melo stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $55.00 is trading 8.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $50.88.
GuruFocus considers Grupo Melo to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XPTY:MELO:
Gross Margin %: 46.24% (near median its 10-year median of 45.34)
GF Value™: $50.88 vs. price of $55.00 (8.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 78.1% above the Conglomerates median (#92 of 511)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XPTY:MELO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Grupo Melo SA is engaged in the production, processing, distribution, and marketing of food. The company also distributes machinery for agriculture and construction and develops and promotes real estate. Its brand profile include COMASA, ISUZU, MELO, and BREDOS among others.
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