Compania Chilena de FosforosXSGO:FOSFOROS 61 Gross Margin % is 16.03% as of Mar. 2026, which is 60% below its 10-year median of 39.70. GuruFocus rates XSGO:FOSFOROS with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of CLP456.75 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 279 Forest Products companies, Compania Chilena de Fosforos ranks better than 60.22% on this metric.
XSGO:FOSFOROS's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 60.22% of 279
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 19.05
vs XSGO:FOSFOROS: 24.66
Compania Chilena de Fosforos had a gross margin of 16.03% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Compania Chilena de Fosforos (XSGO:FOSFOROS) 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
Compania Chilena de Fosforos had a gross margin of 16.03% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Compania Chilena de Fosforos Gross Margin % Related Terms
Compania Chilena de Fosforos Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
XSGO:FOSFOROS vs SSD, UFPI, BCC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, Compania Chilena de Fosforos'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.
Compania Chilena de Fosforos Gross Margin % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Compania Chilena de Fosforos's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Compania Chilena de Fosforos'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.
Compania Chilena de Fosforos (XSGO:FOSFOROS) has a Gross Margin % of 16.03% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Compania Chilena de Fosforos and its competitors. This is 60% below median its historical median of 39.70. Over the past decade, Compania Chilena de Fosforos' Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.66 to 45.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Compania Chilena de Fosforos ranks #111 out of 279 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 39.8%.
Is Compania Chilena de Fosforos' Gross Margin % too high?
Compania Chilena de Fosforos' current Gross Margin % of 16.03% is 60% below median its 10-year median of 39.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.66 to a high of 45.04. The Forest Products industry median Gross Margin % is 19.05. Compania Chilena de Fosforos' value of 16.03% is 15.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Compania Chilena de Fosforos ranks #111 out of 279 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Compania Chilena de Fosforos has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Compania Chilena de Fosforos' Gross Margin % compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Compania Chilena de Fosforos ranks #111 out of 279 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Compania Chilena de Fosforos in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.05. Compania Chilena de Fosforos' value of 16.03% is 15.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Compania Chilena de Fosforos' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.66 to 45.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 39.70 vs. the industry median of 19.05, Compania Chilena de Fosforos 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 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. Compania Chilena de Fosforos's current Gross Margin % of 16.03% is 15.9% 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 Compania Chilena de Fosforos 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. Compania Chilena de Fosforos's current Gross Margin % is 16.03%, which is 60% below median its own 10-year median of 39.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Compania Chilena de Fosforos stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compania Chilena de Fosforos (XSGO:FOSFOROS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CLP456.75, compared to a current price of CLP379.99 — trading 16.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 16.03%, which is 60% below median its 10-year median of 39.70 and 15.9% below the Forest Products industry median of 19.05. Compania Chilena de Fosforos' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 8 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 Compania Chilena de Fosforos (XSGO:FOSFOROS), the current Gross Margin % is 16.03% 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 Compania Chilena de Fosforos (XSGO:FOSFOROS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compania Chilena de Fosforos stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CLP379.99 is trading 16.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of CLP456.75.
GuruFocus considers Compania Chilena de Fosforos to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XSGO:FOSFOROS:
Gross Margin %: 16.03% (60% below median its 10-year median of 39.70)
GF Value™: CLP456.75 vs. price of CLP379.99 (16.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 15.9% below the Forest Products median (#111 of 279)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSGO:FOSFOROS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Compania Chilena de Fosforos SA manufactures and trades safety matches and various other microwood products. Its product offerings include splints, matches, ice cream sticks, chopsticks, and paint palettes among others. It is also involved in agriculture, and fruit plantations by producing and marketing fruits such as blueberries, apples, wine grapes, and cherries. The company's operating segments are; Products associated with ignition, Agricultural activity, and Wood products. Maximum revenue is derived from the Products associated with ignition segment which includes the sale of household matches. Geographically, a majority of the firm's revenue is generated through the export of its products to markets like the United States, Peru, Brazil, Fiji, Japan, Europe, China, and others.
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