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Classic FilamentsBOM:540310 25 Gross Margin % is 25.40% as of Jun. 2026, which is 1176% above its 10-year median of 1.99. GuruFocus rates BOM:540310 with a GF Score™ of 25/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,023 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Classic Filaments ranks worse than 53.76% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Classic Filaments's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:540310'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.91 Med: 1.99 Max: 25.4
Current: 25.4
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Classic Filaments was 25.40%. The lowest was 1.91%. And the median was 1.99%.
BOM:540310's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 53.76% of 1023
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 28.23
vs BOM:540310: 25.40
Classic Filaments had a gross margin of 25.40% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Classic Filaments was 0.00% per year.
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
Classic Filaments had a gross margin of 25.40% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => 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.
Classic Filaments Gross Margin % Related Terms
Classic Filaments Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Classic Filaments'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 Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Classic Filaments'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.
Classic Filaments Gross Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Classic Filaments's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Classic Filaments'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.
Classic Filaments (BOM:540310) has a Gross Margin % of 25.40% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Classic Filaments and its competitors. This is 1176% above median its historical median of 1.99. Over the past decade, Classic Filaments' Gross Margin % has ranged from 1.91 to 25.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Classic Filaments ranks #550 out of 1023 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 53.8%.
Is Classic Filaments' Gross Margin % too high?
Classic Filaments' current Gross Margin % of 25.40% is 1176% above median its 10-year median of 1.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.91 to a high of 25.40. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Gross Margin % is 28.23. Classic Filaments' value of 25.40% is 10% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Classic Filaments ranks #550 out of 1023 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Classic Filaments has a GF Score™ of 25/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Classic Filaments' Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Classic Filaments ranks #550 out of 1023 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Classic Filaments in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 28.23. Classic Filaments' value of 25.40% is 10% below this benchmark. Historically, Classic Filaments' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 1.91 to 25.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.99 vs. the industry median of 28.23, Classic Filaments 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 28.23, based on 1,023 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. Classic Filaments's current Gross Margin % of 25.40% is 10% 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 Classic Filaments and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Gross Margin % is 28.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Classic Filaments's current Gross Margin % is 25.40%, which is 1176% above median its own 10-year median of 1.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Classic Filaments stock overvalued right now?
Classic Filaments (BOM:540310) has a current Gross Margin % of 25.40%. The current Gross Margin % is 25.40%, which is 1176% above median its 10-year median of 1.99 and 10% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 28.23. Classic Filaments' overall GF Score™ is 25/100 with 2 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 Classic Filaments (BOM:540310), the current Gross Margin % is 25.40% as of Jun. 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.
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