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Maple Leaf Foods's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $131 Mil. Maple Leaf Foods's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $536 Mil.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Maple Leaf Foods's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $131 Mil. Maple Leaf Foods's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $702 Mil. Therefore, Maple Leaf Foods's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 18.73%.
Maple Leaf Foods had a gross margin of 18.73% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Maple Leaf Foods was 17.74%. The lowest was 8.95%. And the median was 15.57%.
Maple Leaf Foods (OTCPK:MLFNF) 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
Maple Leaf Foods had a gross margin of 18.73% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Maple Leaf Foods Gross Profit Related Terms
Maple Leaf Foods Gross Profit Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Maple Leaf Foods'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 Packaged Foods subindustry, Maple Leaf Foods'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.
Maple Leaf Foods Gross Profit vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Maple Leaf Foods's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Maple Leaf Foods'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 $536 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.
Maple Leaf Foods (MLFNF) has a Gross Profit of $536 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Maple Leaf Foods and its competitors.
Is Maple Leaf Foods' Gross Profit too high?
Maple Leaf Foods' current Gross Profit is $536 Mil. Overall, Maple Leaf Foods has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Maple Leaf Foods' Gross Profit compare to KHC and GIS?
Maple Leaf Foods' Gross Profit of $536 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Maple Leaf Foods and its competitors. Maple Leaf Foods's current Gross Profit is $536 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Maple Leaf Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maple Leaf Foods (MLFNF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.46, compared to a current price of $20.08 — trading 38.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is $536 Mil. Maple Leaf Foods' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 5 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 Maple Leaf Foods (MLFNF), the current Gross Profit is $536 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 Maple Leaf Foods (MLFNF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maple Leaf Foods stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $20.08 is trading 38.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.46.
GuruFocus considers Maple Leaf Foods to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MLFNF:
Gross Profit: $536 Mil
GF Value™: $14.46 vs. price of $20.08 (38.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MLFNF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Maple Leaf Foods Inc is a protein-focused consumer packaged goods company that responsibly produces food products under brands including Maple Leaf, Maple Leaf Prime, Maple Leaf Natural Selections, Schneiders, Mina, Greenfield Natural Meat Co., Lightlife, and Field Roast. The company's portfolio includes prepared meats, ready-to-cook and ready-to-serve meals, value-added fresh pork and poultry, and plant protein products. Its main markets are Canada, the United States, and Others.
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