DanoneXSWX:BN 70 Gross Margin % is 50.33% as of Dec. 2025, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 48.72. GuruFocus rates XSWX:BN with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF60.08 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,902 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Danone ranks better than 84.96% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Danone's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF6,362 Mil. Danone's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF12,640 Mil. Therefore, Danone's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 50.33%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Danone's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:BN'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 46.05 Med: 48.72 Max: 51.04
Current: 50.62
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Danone was 51.04%. The lowest was 46.05%. And the median was 48.72%.
XSWX:BN's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 84.96% of 1902
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.37
vs XSWX:BN: 50.62
Danone had a gross margin of 50.33% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Danone was 1.20% per year.
Danone (XSWX:BN) 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
Danone had a gross margin of 50.33% 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.
Danone Gross Margin % Related Terms
Danone Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Danone'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 Packaged Foods subindustry, Danone'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.
Danone Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Danone's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Danone'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.
Danone (XSWX:BN) has a Gross Margin % of 50.33% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Danone and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 48.72. Over the past decade, Danone's Gross Margin % has ranged from 46.05 to 51.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Danone ranks #286 out of 1902 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 15%.
Is Danone's Gross Margin % too high?
Danone's current Gross Margin % of 50.33% is near median its 10-year median of 48.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 46.05 to a high of 51.04. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Danone's value of 50.33% is 90.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Danone ranks #286 out of 1902 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Danone has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Danone's Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Danone ranks #286 out of 1902 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Danone in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Danone's value of 50.33% is 90.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Danone's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 46.05 to 51.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 48.72 vs. the industry median of 26.37, Danone 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 26.37, based on 1,902 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. Danone's current Gross Margin % of 50.33% is 90.9% 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 Danone and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Danone's current Gross Margin % is 50.33%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 48.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Danone stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Danone (XSWX:BN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF60.08, compared to a current price of CHF62.26 — trading 3.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 50.33%, which is near median its 10-year median of 48.72 and 90.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. Danone's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Danone (XSWX:BN), the current Gross Margin % is 50.33% 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 Danone (XSWX:BN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Danone stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF62.26 is trading 3.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF60.08.
GuruFocus considers Danone to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:BN:
Gross Margin %: 50.33% (near median its 10-year median of 48.72)
GF Value™: CHF60.08 vs. price of CHF62.26 (3.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 90.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#286 of 1902)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:BN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Danone is a global food and beverage industry leader with more than EUR 27 billion annual revenue. Its operations are organized into three broad segments: essential dairy and plant-based products, representing just over half of group revenue; specialized nutrition; and bottled water. The firm's portfolio includes well-known brands such as Danone/Dannon dairy products, Alpro plant-based dairy, Aptamil infant milk formula, Evian and Volvic bottled water, and leading medical nutrition brands.
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