Compania Chilena de Fosforos SA gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -7.1%.
Compania Chilena de Fosforos (XSGO:FOSFOROS) 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
Compania Chilena de Fosforos had a gross margin of 16.03% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Compania Chilena de Fosforos Gross Profit Related Terms
Compania Chilena de Fosforos Gross Profit Historical Data
* 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.
XSGO:FOSFOROS vs SSD, UFPI, BCC: Gross Profit Comparison
For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, Compania Chilena de Fosforos'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.
Compania Chilena de Fosforos Gross Profit vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Compania Chilena de Fosforos's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Compania Chilena de Fosforos'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 CLP9,684 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.
Compania Chilena de Fosforos (XSGO:FOSFOROS) has a Gross Profit of CLP9,684 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Compania Chilena de Fosforos and its competitors.
Is Compania Chilena de Fosforos' Gross Profit too high?
Compania Chilena de Fosforos' current Gross Profit is CLP9,684 Mil. Overall, Compania Chilena de Fosforos has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Compania Chilena de Fosforos' Gross Profit compare to SSD and UFPI?
Compania Chilena de Fosforos' Gross Profit of CLP9,684 Mil can be compared against companies in the Forest Products 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 Forest Products company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Forest Products 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 Compania Chilena de Fosforos and its competitors. Compania Chilena de Fosforos's current Gross Profit is CLP9,684 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Compania Chilena de Fosforos stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compania Chilena de Fosforos (XSGO:FOSFOROS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CLP456.61, compared to a current price of CLP379.99 — trading 16.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is CLP9,684 Mil. Compania Chilena de Fosforos' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 8 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 Compania Chilena de Fosforos (XSGO:FOSFOROS), the current Gross Profit is CLP9,684 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 Compania Chilena de Fosforos (XSGO:FOSFOROS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compania Chilena de Fosforos stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CLP379.99 is trading 16.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of CLP456.61.
GuruFocus considers Compania Chilena de Fosforos to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XSGO:FOSFOROS:
Gross Profit: CLP9,684 Mil
GF Value™: CLP456.61 vs. price of CLP379.99 (16.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSGO:FOSFOROS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Compania Chilena de Fosforos SA manufactures and trades safety matches and various other microwood products. Its product offerings include splints, matches, ice cream sticks, chopsticks, and paint palettes among others. It is also involved in agriculture, and fruit plantations by producing and marketing fruits such as blueberries, apples, wine grapes, and cherries. The company's operating segments are; Products associated with ignition, Agricultural activity, and Wood products. Maximum revenue is derived from the Products associated with ignition segment which includes the sale of household matches. Geographically, a majority of the firm's revenue is generated through the export of its products to markets like the United States, Peru, Brazil, Fiji, Japan, Europe, China, and others.
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