Birks GroupBGI -4.32%40 Gross Margin % is 39.16% as of Sep. 2025, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 39.55. GuruFocus rates BGI with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.60 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,117 Retail - Cyclical companies, Birks Group ranks better than 52.19% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Birks Group's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BGI'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 37.29 Med: 39.55 Max: 42.03
Current: 37.51
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Birks Group was 42.03%. The lowest was 37.29%. And the median was 39.55%.
BGI's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 52.19% of 1117
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 36.23
vs BGI: 37.51
Birks Group had a gross margin of 39.16% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Birks Group was -0.30% per year.
Birks Group (AMEX:BGI) 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
Birks Group had a gross margin of 39.16% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Birks Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
Birks Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Birks 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.
For the Luxury Goods subindustry, Birks 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.
Birks Group Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Birks Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Birks 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.
Birks Group (BGI) has a Gross Margin % of 39.16% as of Sep. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Birks Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 39.55. Over the past decade, Birks Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 37.29 to 42.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Birks Group ranks #534 out of 1117 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 47.8%.
Is Birks Group's Gross Margin % too high?
Birks Group's current Gross Margin % of 39.16% is near median its 10-year median of 39.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 37.29 to a high of 42.03. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.23. Birks Group's value of 39.16% is 8.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Birks Group ranks #534 out of 1117 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Birks Group has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Birks Group's Gross Margin % compare to BRLT and TPR?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Birks Group ranks #534 out of 1117 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Birks Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.23. Birks Group's value of 39.16% is 8.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Birks Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 37.29 to 42.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 39.55 vs. the industry median of 36.23, Birks 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 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. Birks Group's current Gross Margin % of 39.16% is 8.1% 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 Birks Group 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. Birks Group's current Gross Margin % is 39.16%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 39.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Birks Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Birks Group (BGI) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.60, compared to a current price of $0.56 — trading 78.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 39.16%, which is near median its 10-year median of 39.55 and 8.1% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.23. Birks Group's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 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 Birks Group (BGI), the current Gross Margin % is 39.16% as of Sep. 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 Birks Group (BGI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Birks Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.56 is trading 78.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.60.
GuruFocus considers Birks Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BGI:
Gross Margin %: 39.16% (near median its 10-year median of 39.55)
GF Value™: $2.60 vs. price of $0.56 (78.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 8.1% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#534 of 1117)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BGI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Birks Group Inc is a part of the leisure industry. The company designs, develops, produces, and retails fine jewelry, timepieces, and gifts. Its operating segments include Retail and Other. The company generates maximum revenue from the Retail segment. Its retail segment consists of retail operations whereby it operates stores in Canada under the Maison Birks, Brinkhaus, Graff, and Patek Phillippe brands. The other segment consists mainly of wholesale business, e-commerce business, and gold exchange business.
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