GLGASX:GLE 47 Gross Margin % is 18.89% as of Dec. 2025, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 16.30. GuruFocus rates ASX:GLE with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.13 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,028 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, GLG ranks worse than 69.07% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. GLG's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$15.4 Mil. GLG's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$81.4 Mil. Therefore, GLG's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 18.89%.
Warning Sign:
GLG Corp Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -5.1%.
The historical rank and industry rank for GLG's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:GLE'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.53 Med: 16.3 Max: 21.99
Current: 17.54
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of GLG was 21.99%. The lowest was 11.53%. And the median was 16.30%.
ASX:GLE's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 69.07% of 1028
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 28.39
vs ASX:GLE: 17.54
GLG had a gross margin of 18.89% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for GLG was -5.10% per year.
GLG (ASX:GLE) 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
GLG had a gross margin of 18.89% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable 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.
GLG Gross Margin % Related Terms
GLG Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for GLG'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:GLE vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, GLG'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.
GLG Gross Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, GLG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where GLG'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.
GLG (ASX:GLE) has a Gross Margin % of 18.89% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on GLG and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 16.30. Over the past decade, GLG's Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.53 to 21.99. According to the industry distribution chart, GLG ranks #710 out of 1028 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 69.1%.
Is GLG's Gross Margin % too high?
GLG's current Gross Margin % of 18.89% is 16% above median its 10-year median of 16.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.53 to a high of 21.99. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Gross Margin % is 28.39. GLG's value of 18.89% is 33.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GLG ranks #710 out of 1028 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, GLG has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GLG's Gross Margin % compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, GLG ranks #710 out of 1028 companies for Gross Margin %. This places GLG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 28.39. GLG's value of 18.89% is 33.5% below this benchmark. Historically, GLG's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.53 to 21.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.30 vs. the industry median of 28.39, GLG has consistently been below 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Gross Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 28.39, based on 1,028 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. GLG's current Gross Margin % of 18.89% is 33.5% below 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 GLG and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Gross Margin % is 28.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GLG's current Gross Margin % is 18.89%, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 16.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GLG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GLG (ASX:GLE) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.13, compared to a current price of A$0.16 — trading 19.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 18.89%, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 16.30 and 33.5% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 28.39. GLG's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 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 GLG (ASX:GLE), the current Gross Margin % is 18.89% 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 GLG (ASX:GLE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GLG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$0.16 is trading 19.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.13.
GuruFocus considers GLG to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:GLE:
Gross Margin %: 18.89% (16% above median its 10-year median of 16.30)
GF Value™: A$0.13 vs. price of A$0.16 (19.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 33.5% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#710 of 1028)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:GLE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
GLG Corp Ltd is a supplier of knitwear, apparel, garments, accessories, and supply chain management operations. The company's operating segments are fabric, which manufactures and wholesales fabric; and garments, which is engaged in the manufacturing and wholesaling of garments. The garment segment contributes the majority of revenue. The products offered by the group include ready-to-wear, casual active, sleepwear, menswear, and childrenswear.
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