La-Z-BoyLZB -2.51%81 Gross Margin % is 46.07% as of Apr. 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 41.70. GuruFocus rates LZB with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $38.97 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 419 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, La-Z-Boy ranks better than 80.91% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. La-Z-Boy's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $263 Mil. La-Z-Boy's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $570 Mil. Therefore, La-Z-Boy's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 46.07%.
The historical rank and industry rank for La-Z-Boy's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LZB'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 37.33 Med: 41.7 Max: 44.04
Current: 44.04
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of La-Z-Boy was 44.04%. The lowest was 37.33%. And the median was 41.70%.
LZB's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 80.91% of 419
companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 29.11
vs LZB: 44.04
La-Z-Boy had a gross margin of 46.07% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for La-Z-Boy was 2.00% per year.
La-Z-Boy (NYSE:LZB) 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
La-Z-Boy had a gross margin of 46.07% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 => Durable 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.
La-Z-Boy Gross Margin % Related Terms
La-Z-Boy Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for La-Z-Boy'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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, La-Z-Boy'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.
La-Z-Boy Gross Margin % vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, La-Z-Boy's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where La-Z-Boy'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.
La-Z-Boy (LZB) has a Gross Margin % of 46.07% as of Apr. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on La-Z-Boy and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 41.70. Over the past decade, La-Z-Boy's Gross Margin % has ranged from 37.33 to 44.04. According to the industry distribution chart, La-Z-Boy ranks #80 out of 419 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 19.1%.
Is La-Z-Boy's Gross Margin % too high?
La-Z-Boy's current Gross Margin % of 46.07% is 10% above median its 10-year median of 41.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 37.33 to a high of 44.04. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median Gross Margin % is 29.11. La-Z-Boy's value of 46.07% is 58.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, La-Z-Boy ranks #80 out of 419 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, La-Z-Boy has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does La-Z-Boy's Gross Margin % compare to LEG and TILE?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, La-Z-Boy ranks #80 out of 419 companies for Gross Margin %. This places La-Z-Boy in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 29.11. La-Z-Boy's value of 46.07% is 58.3% above this benchmark. Historically, La-Z-Boy's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 37.33 to 44.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 41.70 vs. the industry median of 29.11, La-Z-Boy 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median Gross Margin % among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 29.11, based on 419 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. La-Z-Boy's current Gross Margin % of 46.07% is 58.3% 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 La-Z-Boy and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Gross Margin % is 29.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. La-Z-Boy's current Gross Margin % is 46.07%, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 41.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is La-Z-Boy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, La-Z-Boy (LZB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $38.97, compared to a current price of $40.80 — trading 4.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 46.07%, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 41.70 and 58.3% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 29.11. La-Z-Boy's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 9 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 La-Z-Boy (LZB), the current Gross Margin % is 46.07% as of Apr. 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 La-Z-Boy (LZB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, La-Z-Boy stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $40.80 is trading 4.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $38.97.
GuruFocus considers La-Z-Boy to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LZB:
Gross Margin %: 46.07% (10% above median its 10-year median of 41.70)
GF Value™: $38.97 vs. price of $40.80 (4.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 58.3% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances median (#80 of 419)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LZB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
La-Z-Boy Inc is a world'wide producer of reclining chairs and one of the manufacturers/distributors of residential furniture in the United States. It manufacture, market, import, export, distribute and retail upholstery furniture products. In addition, it import, distribute and retail accessories and casegoods (wood) furniture products. Its reportable operating segments include the Retail segment and the Wholesale segment. Its Retail segment mainly sells upholstered furniture. Wholesale segment manufactures and imports upholstered and casegoods (wood) furniture and sells directly. The company generates majority of revenue from Wholesale segment which manufactures and imports upholstered furniture, such as recliners and motion furniture, sofas, loveseats, chairs, sectionals, modulars, etc.
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