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Kernel Holding's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $211 Mil. Kernel Holding's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $607 Mil.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Kernel Holding's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $211 Mil. Kernel Holding's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,180 Mil. Therefore, Kernel Holding's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 17.87%.
Kernel Holding had a gross margin of 17.87% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Kernel Holding was 22.99%. The lowest was 6.59%. And the median was 15.00%.
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
Kernel Holding had a gross margin of 17.87% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Kernel Holding Gross Profit Related Terms
Kernel Holding Gross Profit Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kernel Holding'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 Food Distribution subindustry, Kernel Holding'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.
Kernel Holding Gross Profit vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kernel Holding's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kernel Holding's Gross Profit falls into.
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 $607 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.
Kernel Holding (KARNF) has a Gross Profit of $607 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Kernel Holding and its competitors.
Is Kernel Holding's Gross Profit too high?
Kernel Holding's current Gross Profit is $607 Mil. Overall, Kernel Holding has a GF Score™ of 63/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kernel Holding's Gross Profit compare to SYY and USFD?
Kernel Holding's Gross Profit of $607 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive 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 Retail - Defensive company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Retail - Defensive 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 Kernel Holding and its competitors. Kernel Holding's current Gross Profit is $607 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kernel Holding stock overvalued right now?
Kernel Holding (KARNF) has a current Gross Profit of $607 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.42, compared to a current price of $5.20 — trading 52% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is $607 Mil. Kernel Holding's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Kernel Holding (KARNF), the current Gross Profit is $607 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 Kernel Holding (KARNF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kernel Holding stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $5.20 is trading 52% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.42.
Key valuation signals for KARNF:
Gross Profit: $607 Mil
GF Value™: $3.42 vs. price of $5.20 (52% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KARNF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kernel Holding SA is an investment holding company. The company's segment includes Oilseed Processing; Infrastructure and Trading and Farming. It generates maximum revenue from the Infrastructure and Trading segment. The Infrastructure and Trading segment includes sourcing and merchandising of wholesale edible oils, grain, provision of silo services, grain handling and transshipment services.
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