Beyond MeatXSWX:BYND -2.11%44 Gross Margin % is 3.41% as of Mar. 2026, which is 56% below its 10-year median of 7.78. GuruFocus rates XSWX:BYND with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF1.42. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,900 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Beyond Meat ranks worse than 94.58% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Beyond Meat's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF1.6 Mil. Beyond Meat's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF45.8 Mil. Therefore, Beyond Meat's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.41%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Beyond Meat's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:BYND'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -39.01 Med: 7.78 Max: 33.49
Current: 4.04
During the past 10 years, the highestGross Margin % of Beyond Meat was 33.49%. The lowest was -39.01%. And the median was 7.78%.
XSWX:BYND's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 94.58% of 1900
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.37
vs XSWX:BYND: 4.04
Beyond Meat had a gross margin of 3.41% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Beyond Meat was 0.00% per year.
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
Beyond Meat had a gross margin of 3.41% 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.
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Beyond Meat Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Beyond Meat'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.
XSWX:BYND vs BGS, ENHA, PRE: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Beyond Meat'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.
Beyond Meat Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Beyond Meat's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Beyond Meat'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.
Beyond Meat (XSWX:BYND) has a Gross Margin % of 3.41% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Beyond Meat and its competitors. This is 56% below median its historical median of 7.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Beyond Meat ranks #1797 out of 1900 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 94.6%.
Is Beyond Meat's Gross Margin % too high?
Beyond Meat's current Gross Margin % of 3.41% is 56% below median its 10-year median of 7.78. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Beyond Meat's value of 3.41% is 87.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Beyond Meat ranks #1797 out of 1900 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Beyond Meat has a GF Score™ of 44/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Beyond Meat's Gross Margin % compare to BGS and ENHA?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Beyond Meat ranks #1797 out of 1900 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Beyond Meat in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Beyond Meat's value of 3.41% is 87.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.78 vs. the industry median of 26.37, Beyond Meat 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 26.37, based on 1,900 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. Beyond Meat's current Gross Margin % of 3.41% is 87.1% 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 Beyond Meat 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. Beyond Meat's current Gross Margin % is 3.41%, which is 56% below median its own 10-year median of 7.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Beyond Meat stock overvalued right now?
Beyond Meat (XSWX:BYND) has a current Gross Margin % of 3.41%. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF1.42, compared to a current price of CHF0.56 — trading 60.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 3.41%, which is 56% below median its 10-year median of 7.78 and 87.1% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. Beyond Meat's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 Beyond Meat (XSWX:BYND), the current Gross Margin % is 3.41% 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 Beyond Meat (XSWX:BYND) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Beyond Meat stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF0.56 is trading 60.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF1.42.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:BYND:
Gross Margin %: 3.41% (56% below median its 10-year median of 7.78)
GF Value™: CHF1.42 vs. price of CHF0.56 (60.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 87.1% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1797 of 1900)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:BYND stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Beyond Meat Inc is a provider of plant-based meat company offering a portfolio of revolutionary plant-based meats. It builds meat directly from plants, an innovation that enables consumers to experience the taste, texture and other sensory attributes of popular animal-based meat products while enjoying the nutritional and environmental benefits of eating plant-based meat product It has products such as burgers, sausage, ground beef, jerky, meatballs and chicken. The company generates revenue from sales of its products to the customers across mainstream grocery, mass merchandiser, club store, convenience store and natural retailer channels and various food-away-from-home channels, including restaurants, foodservice outlets and schools, mainly in the United States.
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