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Post Holdings's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $618 Mil. Post Holdings's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,454 Mil.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Post Holdings's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $618 Mil. Post Holdings's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,043 Mil. Therefore, Post Holdings's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 30.23%.
Post Holdings had a gross margin of 30.23% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Post Holdings was 31.54%. The lowest was 25.08%. And the median was 29.36%.
Post Holdings (NYSE:POST) 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
Post Holdings had a gross margin of 30.23% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
Post Holdings Gross Profit Related Terms
Post Holdings Gross Profit Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Post Holdings'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, Post Holdings'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.
Post Holdings Gross Profit vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Post Holdings's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Post Holdings'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 $2,454 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.
Post Holdings (POST) has a Gross Profit of $2,454 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Post Holdings and its competitors.
Is Post Holdings' Gross Profit too high?
Post Holdings' current Gross Profit is $2,454 Mil. Overall, Post Holdings has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Post Holdings' Gross Profit compare to MZTI and FRPT?
Post Holdings' Gross Profit of $2,454 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 Post Holdings and its competitors. Post Holdings's current Gross Profit is $2,454 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Post Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Post Holdings (POST) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $134.47, compared to a current price of $90.23 — trading 32.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is $2,454 Mil. Post Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Post Holdings (POST), the current Gross Profit is $2,454 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 Post Holdings (POST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Post Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $90.23 is trading 32.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $134.47.
GuruFocus considers Post Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for POST:
Gross Profit: $2,454 Mil
GF Value™: $134.47 vs. price of $90.23 (32.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the POST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Post Holdings Inc. is a consumer packaged goods holding company with products sold through grocery, club, and drug stores, mass merchandisers, foodservice, food ingredient, and eCommerce. It operates through four reportable segments: Post Consumer Brands, focused on North American ready-to-eat cereal and granola, pet food, and nut butters; Weetabix, focused on U.K. ready-to-eat cereal, muesli, and protein-based shakes; Foodservice, focused on egg and potato products; and Refrigerated Retail, focused on side dish, egg, cheese, and sausage products. Products are sold across channels, including retailers, wholesalers, convenience stores, pet supply retailers, drug store customers, military and national restaurant chains, with revenues largely generated in the U.S.
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