AlicoALCO +0.54%52 Gross Margin % is -85.92% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates ALCO with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.12 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,902 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Alico ranks worse than 99.84% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Alico's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-4.59 Mil. Alico's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $5.34 Mil. Therefore, Alico's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -85.92%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Alico's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ALCO'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -436.15 Med: 17.78 Max: 49.37
Current: -270.43
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Alico was 49.37%. The lowest was -436.15%. And the median was 17.78%.
ALCO's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 99.84% of 1902
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.37
vs ALCO: -270.43
Alico had a gross margin of -85.92% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Alico was 0.00% per year.
Alico (NAS:ALCO) Gross Margin % 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
Alico had a gross margin of -85.92% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Alico Gross Margin % Related Terms
Alico Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alico's Gross Margin % 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.
ALCO vs VFF, AFRI, LMNR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Alico's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % 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.
Alico Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Alico's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alico's Gross Margin % falls into.
* 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.
Alico (ALCO) has a Gross Margin % of -85.92% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Alico and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Alico ranks #1899 out of 1902 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 99.8%.
Is Alico's Gross Margin % too high?
Alico's current Gross Margin % is -85.92%. Based on the distribution chart, Alico ranks #1899 out of 1902 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Alico has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alico's Gross Margin % compare to VFF and AFRI?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Alico ranks #1899 out of 1902 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Alico in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Margin % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Gross Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 26.37, based on 1,902 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % 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 Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Alico and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alico's current Gross Margin % is -85.92%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alico stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alico (ALCO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.12, compared to a current price of $41.23 — trading 307.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is -85.92%. Alico's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Alico (ALCO), the current Gross Margin % is -85.92% 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 Alico (ALCO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alico stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $41.23 is trading 307.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.12.
GuruFocus considers Alico to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ALCO:
Gross Margin %: -85.92%
GF Value™: $10.12 vs. price of $41.23 (307.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ALCO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alico Inc is a Florida-based agribusiness and land management company that mainly focuses on citrus production and grove conservation. The company operates through two primary business units: Alico Citrus and Land Management and Other Operations. The Alico Citrus segment engages in the cultivation of citrus trees and delivers citrus to the processed and fresh citrus markets. It mainly serves the processed market and sells Hamlin oranges and the Valencia variety to the orange juice processors. The Land Management and Other Operations segment engages in land leasing for recreational, conservation, and mining activities. Alico Citrus delivers the majority of the revenue as the firm's primary operating business unit.
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