Universal Store HoldingsASX:UNI +1.32%68 Gross Margin % is 62.11% as of Dec. 2025, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 59.05. GuruFocus rates ASX:UNI with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of A$8.04 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,113 Retail - Cyclical companies, Universal Store Holdings ranks better than 88.14% on this metric.
Universal Store Holdings (ASX:UNI) 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
Universal Store Holdings had a gross margin of 62.11% 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.
Universal Store Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Universal Store Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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:UNI vs TJX, ROST, BURL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Universal Store Holdings'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.
Universal Store Holdings Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Universal Store Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Universal Store Holdings'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.
Universal Store Holdings (ASX:UNI) has a Gross Margin % of 62.11% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Universal Store Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 59.05. Over the past decade, Universal Store Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 58.32 to 61.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Universal Store Holdings ranks #132 out of 1113 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 11.9%.
Is Universal Store Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Universal Store Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 62.11% is near median its 10-year median of 59.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 58.32 to a high of 61.78. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.26. Universal Store Holdings' value of 62.11% is 71.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Universal Store Holdings ranks #132 out of 1113 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Universal Store Holdings has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universal Store Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Universal Store Holdings ranks #132 out of 1113 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Universal Store Holdings in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.26. Universal Store Holdings' value of 62.11% is 71.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Universal Store Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 58.32 to 61.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 59.05 vs. the industry median of 36.26, Universal Store Holdings 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 36.26, 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. Universal Store Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 62.11% is 71.3% 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 Universal Store Holdings and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Universal Store Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 62.11%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 59.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universal Store Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Store Holdings (ASX:UNI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$8.04, compared to a current price of A$7.70 — trading 4.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 62.11%, which is near median its 10-year median of 59.05 and 71.3% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.26. Universal Store Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Universal Store Holdings (ASX:UNI), the current Gross Margin % is 62.11% 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 Universal Store Holdings (ASX:UNI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Store Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$7.70 is trading 4.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$8.04.
GuruFocus considers Universal Store Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:UNI:
Gross Margin %: 62.11% (near median its 10-year median of 59.05)
GF Value™: A$8.04 vs. price of A$7.70 (4.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 71.3% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#132 of 1113)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:UNI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Universal Store Holdings Ltd is a specialty retailer of youth casual apparel. It offers casual apparel, footwear, and accessories to the customers. The company brand portfolio includes Champion, Perfect Stranger, Tommy Jeans, Kiss Chacey, Thrills, Barney Cools, and others. The company has two reportable segments namely, Universal store, and CTC. The majority of revenue is generated from the Universal store.
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