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What is Industrias Productos Alimenticios Gross Margin %?
Industrias Productos AlimenticiosXSGO:IPAL 75 Gross Margin % is 37.02% as of Mar. 2026, which is 50% above its 10-year median of 24.60. GuruFocus rates XSGO:IPAL with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of CLP1,326.64 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,906 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Industrias Productos Alimenticios ranks worse than 51.73% on this metric.
XSGO:IPAL's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 51.73% of 1906
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.355
vs XSGO:IPAL: 25.59
Industrias Productos Alimenticios had a gross margin of 37.02% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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
Industrias Productos Alimenticios had a gross margin of 37.02% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Industrias Productos Alimenticios Gross Margin % Related Terms
Industrias Productos Alimenticios 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:IPAL vs KHC, GIS, HRL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Industrias Productos Alimenticios'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.
Industrias Productos Alimenticios Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Industrias Productos Alimenticios's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Industrias Productos Alimenticios'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.
Industrias Productos Alimenticios (XSGO:IPAL) has a Gross Margin % of 37.02% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Industrias Productos Alimenticios and its competitors. This is 50% above median its historical median of 24.60. Over the past decade, Industrias Productos Alimenticios' Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.84 to 33.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Industrias Productos Alimenticios ranks #986 out of 1906 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 51.7%.
Is Industrias Productos Alimenticios' Gross Margin % too high?
Industrias Productos Alimenticios' current Gross Margin % of 37.02% is 50% above median its 10-year median of 24.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.84 to a high of 33.00. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.36. Industrias Productos Alimenticios' value of 37.02% is 40.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Industrias Productos Alimenticios ranks #986 out of 1906 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Industrias Productos Alimenticios has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Industrias Productos Alimenticios' Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Industrias Productos Alimenticios ranks #986 out of 1906 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Industrias Productos Alimenticios in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.36. Industrias Productos Alimenticios' value of 37.02% is 40.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Industrias Productos Alimenticios' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.84 to 33.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.60 vs. the industry median of 26.36, Industrias Productos Alimenticios 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 1,906 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. Industrias Productos Alimenticios's current Gross Margin % of 37.02% is 40.5% 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 Industrias Productos Alimenticios 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. Industrias Productos Alimenticios's current Gross Margin % is 37.02%, which is 50% above median its own 10-year median of 24.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Industrias Productos Alimenticios stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Industrias Productos Alimenticios (XSGO:IPAL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CLP1,326.64, compared to a current price of CLP1,210.50 — trading 8.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 37.02%, which is 50% above median its 10-year median of 24.60 and 40.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.36. Industrias Productos Alimenticios' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 2 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 Industrias Productos Alimenticios (XSGO:IPAL), the current Gross Margin % is 37.02% 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 Industrias Productos Alimenticios (XSGO:IPAL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Industrias Productos Alimenticios stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CLP1,210.50 is trading 8.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of CLP1,326.64.
GuruFocus considers Industrias Productos Alimenticios to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XSGO:IPAL:
Gross Margin %: 37.02% (50% above median its 10-year median of 24.60)
GF Value™: CLP1,326.64 vs. price of CLP1,210.50 (8.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 40.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#986 of 1906)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSGO:IPAL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Industrias Productos Alimenticios Business Description
Industrias Productos Alimenticios SA is a Chile based firm. It manufactures and markets food products. Its product portfolio comprises of traditional cereal, breakfast cereal, adult cereal, soups, creams, individual soups, broths and thick soups.
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