Multiexport Foods (XSGO:MULTI X) Gross Margin %: 3.08% (As of Mar. 2026) — 83% Below Median

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XSGO:MULTI X Multiexport Foods SA XSGO:MULTI X
82 GF Score
Price CLP308.20
GF Value CLP283.89
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Multiexport Foods Gross Margin %?

Multiexport Foods XSGO:MULTI X 82 Gross Margin % is 3.08% as of Mar. 2026, which is 83% below its 10-year median of 18.59. GuruFocus rates XSGO:MULTI X with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of CLP283.89 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,911 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Multiexport Foods ranks worse than 90.32% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Multiexport Foods's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CLP6,480 Mil. Multiexport Foods's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CLP210,733 Mil. Therefore, Multiexport Foods's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.08%.


The historical rank and industry rank for Multiexport Foods's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

XSGO:MULTI X' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11   Med: 18.59   Max: 28.77
Current: 7.77


During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Multiexport Foods was 28.77%. The lowest was -11.00%. And the median was 18.59%.

XSGO:MULTI X's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than
90.32% of 1911 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.46 vs XSGO:MULTI X: 7.77

Multiexport Foods had a gross margin of 3.08% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Multiexport Foods was 0.00% per year.


Multiexport Foods  (XSGO:MULTI X) 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

Multiexport Foods had a gross margin of 3.08% 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.


Multiexport Foods Gross Margin % Related Terms


Multiexport Foods Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Multiexport Foods'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.

Multiexport Foods Gross Margin % Chart

Multiexport Foods Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Gross Margin %
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Multiexport Foods Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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XSGO:MULTI X vs ADM, BG, TSN: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, Multiexport Foods'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.


Multiexport Foods Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Multiexport Foods's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Multiexport Foods's Gross Margin % falls into.


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Multiexport Foods Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

Multiexport Foods's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Dec. 2025 )=Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=76637 / 795869.663
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(795869.663 - 719232.637) / 795869.663
=9.63 %

Multiexport Foods's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Gross Profit (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=6480.5 / 210732.692
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(210732.692 - 204252.204) / 210732.692
=3.08 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Margin % →
What does a Gross Margin % of 3.08% mean?
Multiexport Foods (XSGO:MULTI X) has a Gross Margin % of 3.08% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Multiexport Foods and its competitors. This is 83% below median its historical median of 18.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Multiexport Foods ranks #1726 out of 1911 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 90.3%.
Is Multiexport Foods' Gross Margin % too high?
Multiexport Foods' current Gross Margin % of 3.08% is 83% below median its 10-year median of 18.59. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.46. Multiexport Foods' value of 3.08% is 88.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Multiexport Foods ranks #1726 out of 1911 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Multiexport Foods has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Multiexport Foods' Gross Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Multiexport Foods ranks #1726 out of 1911 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Multiexport Foods in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.46. Multiexport Foods' value of 3.08% is 88.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 18.59 vs. the industry median of 26.46, Multiexport Foods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Gross Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 26.46, based on 1,911 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. Multiexport Foods's current Gross Margin % of 3.08% is 88.4% 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 Multiexport Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Multiexport Foods's current Gross Margin % is 3.08%, which is 83% below median its own 10-year median of 18.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Multiexport Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Multiexport Foods (XSGO:MULTI X) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CLP283.89, compared to a current price of CLP308.20 — trading 8.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 3.08%, which is 83% below median its 10-year median of 18.59 and 88.4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.46. Multiexport Foods' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Multiexport Foods (XSGO:MULTI X), the current Gross Margin % is 3.08% 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 Multiexport Foods (XSGO:MULTI X) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Multiexport Foods stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CLP308.20 is trading 8.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of CLP283.89. GuruFocus considers Multiexport Foods to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XSGO:MULTI X:

  • Gross Margin %: 3.08% (83% below median its 10-year median of 18.59)
  • GF Value™: CLP283.89 vs. price of CLP308.20 (8.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 88.4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1726 of 1911)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XSGO:MULTI X stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Multiexport Foods Business Description

Address Avenida Cardonal 2501, Puerto Montt, CHL
Multiexport Foods SA is an aquaculture company. Its activities include farming, processing, and distribution of Atlantic salmon, trout, mussels, frozen and smoked fish products. The company serves supermarkets, and food service chains. It has presence in Japan, the United States, Central Europe and Russia, as well as in the emerging markets, China, Korea, Southeast Asia and Latin America.
82GF Score

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