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Green Plains's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $113 Mil. Green Plains's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $293 Mil.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Green Plains's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $113 Mil. Green Plains's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $446 Mil. Therefore, Green Plains's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 25.33%.
Green Plains had a gross margin of 25.33% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Green Plains was 16.03%. The lowest was 1.34%. And the median was 5.87%.
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
Green Plains had a gross margin of 25.33% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
Green Plains Gross Profit Related Terms
Green Plains Gross Profit Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Green Plains'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.
For the Chemicals subindustry, Green Plains'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.
Green Plains Gross Profit vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Green Plains's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Green Plains's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $293 Mil.
Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.
* 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.
Green Plains (GPRE) has a Gross Profit of $293 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Green Plains and its competitors.
Is Green Plains' Gross Profit too high?
Green Plains' current Gross Profit is $293 Mil. Overall, Green Plains has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Green Plains' Gross Profit compare to TROX and REX?
Green Plains' Gross Profit of $293 Mil can be compared against companies in the Chemicals 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 a Chemicals company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Chemicals 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 Green Plains and its competitors. Green Plains's current Gross Profit is $293 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Green Plains stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Green Plains (GPRE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.90, compared to a current price of $16.23 — trading 105.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is $293 Mil. Green Plains' overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 6 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 Green Plains (GPRE), the current Gross Profit is $293 Mil 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 Green Plains (GPRE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Green Plains stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $16.23 is trading 105.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.90.
GuruFocus considers Green Plains to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for GPRE:
Gross Profit: $293 Mil
GF Value™: $7.90 vs. price of $16.23 (105.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GPRE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Green Plains Inc manufactures and sells ethanol and ethanol byproducts in two segments based on function. The ethanol production segment, which generates the majority of revenue, includes the production of ethanol, distillers grains, Ultra-High Protein and renewable corn oil. The agribusiness and energy services segment includes grain handling and storage, commodity marketing and merchant trading for company-produced and third-party ethanol, distillers grains, Ultra-High Protein, renewable corn oil, natural gas and other commodities.
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