CPH Group AGXSWX:CPHN 61 Gross Margin % is 48.62% as of Dec. 2025, which is 26% above its 10-year median of 38.62. GuruFocus rates XSWX:CPHN with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF45.13 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 279 Forest Products companies, CPH Group AG ranks better than 88.17% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for CPH Group AG's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:CPHN'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 27.26 Med: 38.62 Max: 47.75
Current: 47.75
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of CPH Group AG was 47.75%. The lowest was 27.26%. And the median was 38.62%.
XSWX:CPHN's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 88.17% of 279
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 19.05
vs XSWX:CPHN: 47.75
CPH Group AG had a gross margin of 48.62% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for CPH Group AG was 4.70% per year.
CPH Group AG (XSWX:CPHN) 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
CPH Group AG had a gross margin of 48.62% 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.
CPH Group AG Gross Margin % Related Terms
CPH Group AG Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CPH Group AG'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 Paper & Paper Products subindustry, CPH Group AG'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.
CPH Group AG Gross Margin % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, CPH Group AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CPH Group AG'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.
CPH Group AG (XSWX:CPHN) has a Gross Margin % of 48.62% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on CPH Group AG and its competitors. This is 26% above median its historical median of 38.62. Over the past decade, CPH Group AG's Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.26 to 47.75. According to the industry distribution chart, CPH Group AG ranks #33 out of 279 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 11.8%.
Is CPH Group AG's Gross Margin % too high?
CPH Group AG's current Gross Margin % of 48.62% is 26% above median its 10-year median of 38.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.26 to a high of 47.75. The Forest Products industry median Gross Margin % is 19.05. CPH Group AG's value of 48.62% is 155.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CPH Group AG ranks #33 out of 279 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CPH Group AG has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CPH Group AG's Gross Margin % compare to SLVM?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, CPH Group AG ranks #33 out of 279 companies for Gross Margin %. This places CPH Group AG in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.05. CPH Group AG's value of 48.62% is 155.2% above this benchmark. Historically, CPH Group AG's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.26 to 47.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 38.62 vs. the industry median of 19.05, CPH Group AG 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 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. CPH Group AG's current Gross Margin % of 48.62% is 155.2% 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 CPH Group AG 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. CPH Group AG's current Gross Margin % is 48.62%, which is 26% above median its own 10-year median of 38.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CPH Group AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CPH Group AG (XSWX:CPHN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF45.13, compared to a current price of CHF55.60 — trading 23.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 48.62%, which is 26% above median its 10-year median of 38.62 and 155.2% above the Forest Products industry median of 19.05. CPH Group AG's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 CPH Group AG (XSWX:CPHN), the current Gross Margin % is 48.62% 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 CPH Group AG (XSWX:CPHN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CPH Group AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF55.60 is trading 23.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF45.13.
GuruFocus considers CPH Group AG to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:CPHN:
Gross Margin %: 48.62% (26% above median its 10-year median of 38.62)
GF Value™: CHF45.13 vs. price of CHF55.60 (23.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 155.2% above the Forest Products median (#33 of 279)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:CPHN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CPH Group AG manufactures chemicals, paper, and pharmaceutical packaging films. The business activity of the group is broken down into two divisions, namely Zeochem (chemistry) and Perlen Packaging (packaging). The Zeochem develops, manufactures and supplies a wide range of first-class products in growth markets. These include high-quality molecular sieves for purifying natural gas and ethanol as well as lithium-based oxygen concentration for industrial and medical purposes. Perlen Packaging is the supplier of packaging materials that focuses exclusively on the pharmaceutical industry offering a comprehensive range of pharmaceutical packaging, e.g. films with optimal barrier effect and complementary primary packaging for medications such as vials and containers.
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