a.k.a. Brands HoldingAKA +1.42%68 Gross Margin % is 63.13% as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 55.13. GuruFocus rates AKA with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.57 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,113 Retail - Cyclical companies, a.k.a. Brands Holding ranks better than 84.55% on this metric.
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
a.k.a. Brands Holding had a gross margin of 63.13% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.
a.k.a. Brands Holding Gross Margin % Related Terms
a.k.a. Brands Holding Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for a.k.a. Brands Holding'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.
AKA vs RENT, TLYS, DLTH: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, a.k.a. Brands Holding'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.
a.k.a. Brands Holding Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, a.k.a. Brands Holding's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where a.k.a. Brands Holding'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.
a.k.a. Brands Holding (AKA) has a Gross Margin % of 63.13% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on a.k.a. Brands Holding and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 55.13. Over the past decade, a.k.a. Brands Holding's Gross Margin % has ranged from 54.53 to 58.61. According to the industry distribution chart, a.k.a. Brands Holding ranks #172 out of 1113 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 15.5%.
Is a.k.a. Brands Holding's Gross Margin % too high?
a.k.a. Brands Holding's current Gross Margin % of 63.13% is 15% above median its 10-year median of 55.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 54.53 to a high of 58.61. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.29. a.k.a. Brands Holding's value of 63.13% is 74% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, a.k.a. Brands Holding ranks #172 out of 1113 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, a.k.a. Brands Holding has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does a.k.a. Brands Holding's Gross Margin % compare to RENT and TLYS?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, a.k.a. Brands Holding ranks #172 out of 1113 companies for Gross Margin %. This places a.k.a. Brands Holding in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.29. a.k.a. Brands Holding's value of 63.13% is 74% above this benchmark. Historically, a.k.a. Brands Holding's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 54.53 to 58.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 55.13 vs. the industry median of 36.29, a.k.a. Brands Holding 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 - Cyclical company?
The median Gross Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 36.29, based on 1,113 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. a.k.a. Brands Holding's current Gross Margin % of 63.13% is 74% 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 a.k.a. Brands Holding and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. a.k.a. Brands Holding's current Gross Margin % is 63.13%, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 55.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is a.k.a. Brands Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, a.k.a. Brands Holding (AKA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.57, compared to a current price of $10.71 — trading 7.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 63.13%, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 55.13 and 74% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.29. a.k.a. Brands Holding's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 a.k.a. Brands Holding (AKA), the current Gross Margin % is 63.13% 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 a.k.a. Brands Holding (AKA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, a.k.a. Brands Holding stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $10.71 is trading 7.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $11.57.
GuruFocus considers a.k.a. Brands Holding to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for AKA:
Gross Margin %: 63.13% (15% above median its 10-year median of 55.13)
GF Value™: $11.57 vs. price of $10.71 (7.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 74% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#172 of 1113)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AKA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp is a portfolio of fashion brands, including Princess Polly, Culture Kings, Petal & Pup, and mnml. Through these brands, the company reaches next-generation consumers who seek fashion inspiration on social media and mainly shop online. The portfolio consists of two women's brands, Princess Polly and Petal & Pup, and two streetwear brands, Culture Kings and mnml. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the United States.
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