Debenhams GroupBHHOF -6.40%36 Gross Margin % is 51.60% as of Feb. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 52.98. GuruFocus rates BHHOF with a GF Score™ of 36/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.24. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,117 Retail - Cyclical companies, Debenhams Group ranks better than 75.74% on this metric.
Debenhams Group PLC gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.7%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Debenhams Group's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BHHOF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 45.46 Med: 52.98 Max: 54.73
Current: 52.04
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Debenhams Group was 54.73%. The lowest was 45.46%. And the median was 52.98%.
BHHOF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 75.74% of 1117
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 36.25
vs BHHOF: 52.04
Debenhams Group had a gross margin of 51.60% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Debenhams Group was -1.70% per year.
Debenhams Group (OTCPK:BHHOF) 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
Debenhams Group had a gross margin of 51.60% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => 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.
Debenhams Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
Debenhams Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Debenhams 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.
BHHOF vs AMZN, BABA, PDD: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Internet Retail subindustry, Debenhams 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.
Debenhams Group Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Debenhams Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Debenhams 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.
Debenhams Group (BHHOF) has a Gross Margin % of 51.60% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Debenhams Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 52.98. Over the past decade, Debenhams Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 45.46 to 54.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Debenhams Group ranks #271 out of 1117 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 24.3%.
Is Debenhams Group's Gross Margin % too high?
Debenhams Group's current Gross Margin % of 51.60% is near median its 10-year median of 52.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 45.46 to a high of 54.73. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.25. Debenhams Group's value of 51.60% is 42.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Debenhams Group ranks #271 out of 1117 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Debenhams Group has a GF Score™ of 36/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Debenhams Group's Gross Margin % compare to AMZN and BABA?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Debenhams Group ranks #271 out of 1117 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Debenhams Group in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.25. Debenhams Group's value of 51.60% is 42.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Debenhams Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 45.46 to 54.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 52.98 vs. the industry median of 36.25, Debenhams 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 36.25, 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. Debenhams Group's current Gross Margin % of 51.60% is 42.3% 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 Debenhams Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Debenhams Group's current Gross Margin % is 51.60%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 52.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Debenhams Group stock overvalued right now?
Debenhams Group (BHHOF) has a current Gross Margin % of 51.60%. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.24, compared to a current price of $0.32 — trading 33.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 51.60%, which is near median its 10-year median of 52.98 and 42.3% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.25. Debenhams Group's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 with 5 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 Debenhams Group (BHHOF), the current Gross Margin % is 51.60% as of Feb. 2026. 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 Debenhams Group (BHHOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Debenhams Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.32 is trading 33.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.24.
Key valuation signals for BHHOF:
Gross Margin %: 51.60% (near median its 10-year median of 52.98)
GF Value™: $0.24 vs. price of $0.32 (33.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 42.3% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#271 of 1117)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BHHOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Debenhams Group PLC is an online powerhouse in fashion, home, and beauty, serving millions of customers across five shopping destinations: Debenhams, Karen Millen, boohoo, MAN and PLT.ries.
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