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Gan Shmuel FoodsXTAE:GSFI -0.29%65 Gross Margin % is 17.09% as of Jun. 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 22.31. GuruFocus rates XTAE:GSFI with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of ₪24.85 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 117 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies, Gan Shmuel Foods ranks worse than 88.89% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Gan Shmuel Foods's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XTAE:GSFI'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.26 Med: 22.31 Max: 31.48
Current: 19.81
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Gan Shmuel Foods was 31.48%. The lowest was 16.26%. And the median was 22.31%.
XTAE:GSFI's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 88.89% of 117
companies
in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 38.87
vs XTAE:GSFI: 19.81
Gan Shmuel Foods had a gross margin of 17.09% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Gan Shmuel Foods was 11.40% per year.
Gan Shmuel Foods (XTAE:GSFI) 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
Gan Shmuel Foods had a gross margin of 17.09% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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.
Gan Shmuel Foods Gross Margin % Related Terms
Gan Shmuel Foods Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gan Shmuel 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.
XTAE:GSFI vs KO, PEP, MNST: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic subindustry, Gan Shmuel 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.
Gan Shmuel Foods Gross Margin % vs Beverages - Non-Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Gan Shmuel Foods's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gan Shmuel Foods'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.
Gan Shmuel Foods (XTAE:GSFI) has a Gross Margin % of 17.09% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Gan Shmuel Foods and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 22.31. Over the past decade, Gan Shmuel Foods' Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.26 to 31.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Gan Shmuel Foods ranks #104 out of 117 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 88.9%.
Is Gan Shmuel Foods' Gross Margin % too high?
Gan Shmuel Foods' current Gross Margin % of 17.09% is 23% below median its 10-year median of 22.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.26 to a high of 31.48. The Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry median Gross Margin % is 38.87. Gan Shmuel Foods' value of 17.09% is 56% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gan Shmuel Foods ranks #104 out of 117 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Gan Shmuel Foods has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gan Shmuel Foods' Gross Margin % compare to KO and PEP?
According to the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Gan Shmuel Foods ranks #104 out of 117 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Gan Shmuel Foods in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.87. Gan Shmuel Foods' value of 17.09% is 56% below this benchmark. Historically, Gan Shmuel Foods' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.26 to 31.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.31 vs. the industry median of 38.87, Gan Shmuel 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 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic company?
The median Gross Margin % among Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies is 38.87, based on 117 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. Gan Shmuel Foods's current Gross Margin % of 17.09% is 56% 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 Gan Shmuel Foods and its competitors. For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, the median Gross Margin % is 38.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gan Shmuel Foods's current Gross Margin % is 17.09%, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 22.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gan Shmuel Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gan Shmuel Foods (XTAE:GSFI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₪24.85, compared to a current price of ₪20.49 — trading 17.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 17.09%, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 22.31 and 56% below the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry median of 38.87. Gan Shmuel Foods' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 3 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 Gan Shmuel Foods (XTAE:GSFI), the current Gross Margin % is 17.09% as of Jun. 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 Gan Shmuel Foods (XTAE:GSFI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gan Shmuel Foods stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₪20.49 is trading 17.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₪24.85.
GuruFocus considers Gan Shmuel Foods to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XTAE:GSFI:
Gross Margin %: 17.09% (23% below median its 10-year median of 22.31)
GF Value™: ₪24.85 vs. price of ₪20.49 (17.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 56% below the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic median (#104 of 117)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XTAE:GSFI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gan Shmuel Foods Ltd is an Israel based company, engages in the manufacture and sale of citrus fruits for the beverage and food industry. Its products include natural juices, concentrated citrus juices, crystal clear concentrated juices, cloudy citrus concentrates, comminuted citrus juices, citrus bases, pineapple and tropical fruit blends, and tomato products. The company is also involved in providing fruit and vegetable solutions.
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