Coventry GroupASX:CYG -4.76%29 Gross Margin % is 42.19% as of Dec. 2025, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 39.12. GuruFocus rates ASX:CYG with a GF Score™ of 29/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.96 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 153 Industrial Distribution companies, Coventry Group ranks better than 90.2% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Coventry Group's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:CYG'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 36.86 Med: 39.12 Max: 42.78
Current: 41.98
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Coventry Group was 42.78%. The lowest was 36.86%. And the median was 39.12%.
ASX:CYG's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 90.2% of 153
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 24.34
vs ASX:CYG: 41.98
Coventry Group had a gross margin of 42.19% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Coventry Group was 2.70% per year.
Coventry Group (ASX:CYG) 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
Coventry Group had a gross margin of 42.19% 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.
Coventry Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
Coventry Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Coventry Group'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:CYG vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Coventry Group'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.
Coventry Group Gross Margin % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Coventry Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Coventry Group'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.
Coventry Group (ASX:CYG) has a Gross Margin % of 42.19% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Coventry Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 39.12. Over the past decade, Coventry Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 36.86 to 42.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Coventry Group ranks #15 out of 153 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 9.8%.
Is Coventry Group's Gross Margin % too high?
Coventry Group's current Gross Margin % of 42.19% is near median its 10-year median of 39.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 36.86 to a high of 42.78. The Industrial Distribution industry median Gross Margin % is 24.34. Coventry Group's value of 42.19% is 73.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Coventry Group ranks #15 out of 153 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Coventry Group has a GF Score™ of 29/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Coventry Group's Gross Margin % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Coventry Group ranks #15 out of 153 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Coventry Group in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.34. Coventry Group's value of 42.19% is 73.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Coventry Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 36.86 to 42.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 39.12 vs. the industry median of 24.34, Coventry Group 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Distribution companies is 24.34, based on 153 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. Coventry Group's current Gross Margin % of 42.19% is 73.3% 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 Coventry Group and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Coventry Group's current Gross Margin % is 42.19%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 39.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Coventry Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Coventry Group (ASX:CYG) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.96, compared to a current price of A$0.30 — trading 68.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 42.19%, which is near median its 10-year median of 39.12 and 73.3% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 24.34. Coventry Group's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 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 Coventry Group (ASX:CYG), the current Gross Margin % is 42.19% 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.
Is Coventry Group (ASX:CYG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Coventry Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$0.30 is trading 68.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.96.
GuruFocus considers Coventry Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ASX:CYG:
Gross Margin %: 42.19% (near median its 10-year median of 39.12)
GF Value™: A$0.96 vs. price of A$0.30 (68.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 73.3% above the Industrial Distribution median (#15 of 153)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:CYG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Coventry Group Ltd distributes and markets industrial products. The company operates through the following segments: Trade Distribution, and Fluid Systems. It generates maximum revenue from the Trade Distribution segment. The Trade Distribution segment includes the importation, distribution, and marketing of industrial fasteners, industrial hardware supplies and associated products, and cabinet-making hardware. Its Fluid Systems segment includes the design, manufacture, distribution, installation, and maintenance of lubrication and hydraulic fluid systems and hoses. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Australia.
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