Cosan (CSAN) Gross Profit: $2,478 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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CSAN Cosan SA CSAN
64 GF Score
Price $3.00
GF Value $6.07
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Cosan Gross Profit?

Cosan CSAN -3.54% 64 Gross Profit is $2,478 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CSAN with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.07 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Cosan's gross profit for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $588 Mil. Cosan's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,478 Mil.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Cosan's gross profit for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $588 Mil. Cosan's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,726 Mil. Therefore, Cosan's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 34.07%.

Cosan had a gross margin of 34.07% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins

During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Cosan was 39.18%. The lowest was 22.29%. And the median was 28.37%.


Cosan  (NYSE:CSAN) Gross Profit 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

Cosan had a gross margin of 34.07% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins


Cosan Gross Profit Related Terms


Cosan Gross Profit Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cosan's Gross Profit 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.

Cosan Gross Profit Chart

Cosan Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Gross Profit
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1,030.96 1,671.17 2,228.38 2,247.94 2,415.02

Cosan Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Gross Profit Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 498.55 648.45 695.08 546.41 588.15

CSAN vs MPC, VLO, PSX: Gross Profit Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Cosan's Gross Profit, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Profit 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.


Cosan Gross Profit vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Cosan's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cosan's Gross Profit falls into.


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Cosan Gross Profit Calculation

Gross Profit is the different between the sale prices and the cost of buying or producing the goods.

Cosan's Gross Profit for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2025 )=Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold
=7408.508 - 4993.491
=2,415

Cosan's Gross Profit for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Gross Profit (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold
=1726.48 - 1138.332
=588

Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $2,478 Mil.

Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.

Cosan's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Gross Profit (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=588 / 1726.48
=34.07 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Profit →
What does a Gross Profit of $2,478 Mil mean?
Cosan (CSAN) has a Gross Profit of $2,478 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Cosan and its competitors.
Is Cosan's Gross Profit too high?
Cosan's current Gross Profit is $2,478 Mil. Overall, Cosan has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cosan's Gross Profit compare to MPC and VLO?
Cosan's Gross Profit of $2,478 Mil can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Profit for an Oil & Gas company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Oil & Gas industry context. However, Gross Profit should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Gross Profit mean?
A high Gross Profit can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Cosan and its competitors. Cosan's current Gross Profit is $2,478 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cosan stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cosan (CSAN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.07, compared to a current price of $3.00 — trading 50.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is $2,478 Mil. Cosan's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cosan (CSAN), the current Gross Profit is $2,478 Mil 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 Cosan (CSAN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cosan stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $3.00 is trading 50.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.07. GuruFocus considers Cosan to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for CSAN:

  • Gross Profit: $2,478 Mil
  • GF Value™: $6.07 vs. price of $3.00 (50.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the CSAN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Cosan Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges 9CI0:GermanyCSAN3:Brazil
Address Avenue Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 4100 / 15th Floor Itaim Bibi, Sao Paulo, SP, BRA, 04538-132
Cosan SA engages in several services throughout the energy and logistics sectors. Its reportable segments are Raizen, Compass, Moove, Rumo, and Radar. It generates the majority of its revenue from Raizen which operates in the production, commercialization, origination, and trading of ethanol, bioenergy, resale, and trading of electricity, renewable sources, marketing, origination, and trading of sugar and fuels, and lubricant.
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