AlbertsonsACI -2.62%58 Gross Margin % is 27.22% as of Feb. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 27.90. GuruFocus rates ACI with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.78 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 305 Retail - Defensive companies, Albertsons ranks better than 60.66% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Albertsons's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was $5,513 Mil. Albertsons's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was $20,252 Mil. Therefore, Albertsons's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 27.22%.
Warning Sign:
Albertsons Companies Inc gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.4%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Albertsons's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ACI'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 27.18 Med: 27.9 Max: 29.29
Current: 27.18
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Albertsons was 29.29%. The lowest was 27.18%. And the median was 27.90%.
ACI's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 60.66% of 305
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 24.14
vs ACI: 27.18
Albertsons had a gross margin of 27.22% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Albertsons was -1.40% per year.
Albertsons (NYSE:ACI) 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
Albertsons had a gross margin of 27.22% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Albertsons Gross Margin % Related Terms
Albertsons Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Albertsons'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.
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Albertsons'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.
Albertsons Gross Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Albertsons's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Albertsons'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.
Albertsons (ACI) has a Gross Margin % of 27.22% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Albertsons and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 27.90. Over the past decade, Albertsons' Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.18 to 29.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Albertsons ranks #120 out of 305 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 39.3%.
Is Albertsons' Gross Margin % too high?
Albertsons' current Gross Margin % of 27.22% is near median its 10-year median of 27.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.18 to a high of 29.29. The Retail - Defensive industry median Gross Margin % is 24.14. Albertsons' value of 27.22% is 12.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Albertsons ranks #120 out of 305 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Albertsons has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Albertsons' Gross Margin % compare to SFM and WMK?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Albertsons ranks #120 out of 305 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Albertsons in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.14. Albertsons' value of 27.22% is 12.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Albertsons' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.18 to 29.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.90 vs. the industry median of 24.14, Albertsons has consistently been above the industry average. 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Gross Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 24.14, based on 305 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. Albertsons's current Gross Margin % of 27.22% is 12.8% above the industry median. 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 Albertsons and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Albertsons's current Gross Margin % is 27.22%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 27.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Albertsons stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Albertsons (ACI) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.78, compared to a current price of $13.76 — trading 39.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 27.22%, which is near median its 10-year median of 27.90 and 12.8% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 24.14. Albertsons' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 4 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 Albertsons (ACI), the current Gross Margin % is 27.22% as of Feb. 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 Albertsons (ACI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Albertsons stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $13.76 is trading 39.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $22.78.
GuruFocus considers Albertsons to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ACI:
Gross Margin %: 27.22% (near median its 10-year median of 27.90)
GF Value™: $22.78 vs. price of $13.76 (39.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 12.8% above the Retail - Defensive median (#120 of 305)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ACI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Albertsons Companies Inc is a food and drug retailer in United States. The company operate in well known banners including Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Pavilions, Randalls, Tom Thumb, Carrs, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw's, Star Market, United Supermarkets, Market Street, Haggen, Kings Food Markets, Balducci's Food Lovers Market, and others.
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