City Chic CollectiveASX:CCX +2.86% Gross Margin % is 47.61% as of Dec. 2025, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 51.77. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,117 Retail - Cyclical companies, City Chic Collective ranks better than 67.95% on this metric.
City Chic Collective Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -5.8%.
The historical rank and industry rank for City Chic Collective's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:CCX'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 19.44 Med: 51.77 Max: 61.82
Current: 46.2
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of City Chic Collective was 61.82%. The lowest was 19.44%. And the median was 51.77%.
ASX:CCX's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 67.95% of 1117
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 36.23
vs ASX:CCX: 46.20
City Chic Collective had a gross margin of 47.61% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for City Chic Collective was -5.80% per year.
City Chic Collective (ASX:CCX) 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
City Chic Collective had a gross margin of 47.61% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
City Chic Collective Gross Margin % Related Terms
City Chic Collective Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for City Chic Collective'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.
ASX:CCX vs TJX, ROST, BURL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, City Chic Collective'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.
City Chic Collective Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, City Chic Collective's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where City Chic Collective'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.
City Chic Collective (ASX:CCX) has a Gross Margin % of 47.61% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on City Chic Collective and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 51.77. Over the past decade, City Chic Collective's Gross Margin % has ranged from 19.44 to 61.82. According to the industry distribution chart, City Chic Collective ranks #358 out of 1117 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 32.1%.
Is City Chic Collective's Gross Margin % too high?
City Chic Collective's current Gross Margin % of 47.61% is near median its 10-year median of 51.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 19.44 to a high of 61.82. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.23. City Chic Collective's value of 47.61% is 31.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, City Chic Collective ranks #358 out of 1117 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint.
How does City Chic Collective's Gross Margin % compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, City Chic Collective ranks #358 out of 1117 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts City Chic Collective in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.23. City Chic Collective's value of 47.61% is 31.4% above this benchmark. Historically, City Chic Collective's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 19.44 to 61.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 51.77 vs. the industry median of 36.23, City Chic Collective 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 36.23, based on 1,117 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. City Chic Collective's current Gross Margin % of 47.61% is 31.4% 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 City Chic Collective and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. City Chic Collective's current Gross Margin % is 47.61%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 51.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is City Chic Collective stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, City Chic Collective (ASX:CCX) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.10, compared to a current price of A$0.04 — trading 64% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 47.61%, which is near median its 10-year median of 51.77 and 31.4% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.23. 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 City Chic Collective (ASX:CCX), the current Gross Margin % is 47.61% as of Dec. 2025. 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.
City Chic Collective Ltd is a retailer specializing in plus-size women's apparel, footwear, and accessories. It is organised into one operating segment, being fashion retail. The group's geographical segments are the Asia Pacific (APAC) and the Americas. It derives key revenue from the APAC region, which involves the current operations in Australia and New Zealand. Both regions are serviced by stores and a website.
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