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Podravka DDZAG:PODR -0.62%97 Gross Margin % is 32.83% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 36.25. GuruFocus rates ZAG:PODR with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of €199.64 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,909 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Podravka DD ranks better than 59.72% on this metric.
Podravka DD gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -2.1%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Podravka DD's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ZAG:PODR'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 30.52 Med: 36.25 Max: 38.04
Current: 30.52
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Podravka DD was 38.04%. The lowest was 30.52%. And the median was 36.25%.
ZAG:PODR's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 59.72% of 1909
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.35
vs ZAG:PODR: 30.52
Podravka DD had a gross margin of 32.83% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Podravka DD was -2.10% per year.
Podravka DD (ZAG:PODR) 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
Podravka DD had a gross margin of 32.83% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Podravka DD Gross Margin % Related Terms
Podravka DD Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Podravka DD'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.
ZAG:PODR vs KHC, GIS, HRL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Podravka DD'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.
Podravka DD Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Podravka DD's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Podravka DD'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.
Podravka DD (ZAG:PODR) has a Gross Margin % of 32.83% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Podravka DD and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 36.25. Over the past decade, Podravka DD's Gross Margin % has ranged from 30.52 to 38.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Podravka DD ranks #769 out of 1909 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 40.3%.
Is Podravka DD's Gross Margin % too high?
Podravka DD's current Gross Margin % of 32.83% is near median its 10-year median of 36.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 30.52 to a high of 38.04. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.35. Podravka DD's value of 32.83% is 24.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Podravka DD ranks #769 out of 1909 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Podravka DD has a GF Score™ of 97/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Podravka DD's Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Podravka DD ranks #769 out of 1909 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Podravka DD in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.35. Podravka DD's value of 32.83% is 24.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Podravka DD's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 30.52 to 38.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 36.25 vs. the industry median of 26.35, Podravka DD 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 26.35, based on 1,909 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. Podravka DD's current Gross Margin % of 32.83% is 24.6% 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 Podravka DD and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Podravka DD's current Gross Margin % is 32.83%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 36.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Podravka DD stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Podravka DD (ZAG:PODR) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €199.64, compared to a current price of €159.00 — trading 20.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 32.83%, which is near median its 10-year median of 36.25 and 24.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.35. Podravka DD's overall GF Score™ is 97/100 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 Podravka DD (ZAG:PODR), the current Gross Margin % is 32.83% 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 Podravka DD (ZAG:PODR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Podravka DD stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €159.00 is trading 20.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €199.64.
GuruFocus considers Podravka DD to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ZAG:PODR:
Gross Margin %: 32.83% (near median its 10-year median of 36.25)
GF Value™: €199.64 vs. price of €159.00 (20.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 24.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#769 of 1909)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ZAG:PODR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Podravka DD is a Croatia-based company engaged in the production of food products and non-alcoholic beverages. The reportable segments of the company are BU Culinary, BU Basic Food, BU Fruit and Vegetables, BU Meat products, BU Soups, BU Cereals, Snacks and Beverages, BU Creamy spreads and Desserts, BU Fish, BU Bakery, and Other sales. The company has geographical presence in the Markets of Croatia and Slovenia, Southeastern Europe, Western Europe & Overseas, Central Europe, and Eastern Europe. The majority of its revenue comes from the Markets of Croatia and Slovenia.
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