Bassett Furniture IndustriesBSET +2.98%61 Gross Margin % is 56.22% as of Feb. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 53.66. GuruFocus rates BSET with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.88 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 416 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Bassett Furniture Industries ranks better than 93.03% on this metric.
BSET's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 93.03% of 416
companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 29.235
vs BSET: 56.08
Bassett Furniture Industries had a gross margin of 56.22% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
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
Bassett Furniture Industries had a gross margin of 56.22% 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.
Bassett Furniture Industries Gross Margin % Related Terms
Bassett Furniture Industries 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.
BSET vs HOFT, KEQU, VIRC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Bassett Furniture Industries'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.
Bassett Furniture Industries Gross Margin % vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Bassett Furniture Industries's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bassett Furniture Industries'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.
Bassett Furniture Industries (BSET) has a Gross Margin % of 56.22% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Bassett Furniture Industries and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 53.66. Over the past decade, Bassett Furniture Industries' Gross Margin % has ranged from 50.10 to 61.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Bassett Furniture Industries ranks #29 out of 416 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 7%.
Is Bassett Furniture Industries' Gross Margin % too high?
Bassett Furniture Industries' current Gross Margin % of 56.22% is near median its 10-year median of 53.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 50.10 to a high of 61.23. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median Gross Margin % is 29.24. Bassett Furniture Industries' value of 56.22% is 92.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bassett Furniture Industries ranks #29 out of 416 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Bassett Furniture Industries has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bassett Furniture Industries' Gross Margin % compare to HOFT and KEQU?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Bassett Furniture Industries ranks #29 out of 416 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Bassett Furniture Industries in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 29.24. Bassett Furniture Industries' value of 56.22% is 92.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Bassett Furniture Industries' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 50.10 to 61.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 53.66 vs. the industry median of 29.24, Bassett Furniture Industries 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median Gross Margin % among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 29.24, based on 416 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. Bassett Furniture Industries's current Gross Margin % of 56.22% is 92.3% 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 Bassett Furniture Industries and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Gross Margin % is 29.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bassett Furniture Industries's current Gross Margin % is 56.22%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 53.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bassett Furniture Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bassett Furniture Industries (BSET) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.88, compared to a current price of $17.28 — trading 24.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 56.22%, which is near median its 10-year median of 53.66 and 92.3% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 29.24. Bassett Furniture Industries' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 7 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 Bassett Furniture Industries (BSET), the current Gross Margin % is 56.22% 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 Bassett Furniture Industries (BSET) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bassett Furniture Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $17.28 is trading 24.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.88.
GuruFocus considers Bassett Furniture Industries to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BSET:
Gross Margin %: 56.22% (near median its 10-year median of 53.66)
GF Value™: $13.88 vs. price of $17.28 (24.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 92.3% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances median (#29 of 416)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSET stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bassett Furniture Industries Inc is a manufacturer, marketer, and retailer of home furnishings products in the United States. It operates through the following segments: The Wholesale segment focuses on the design, manufacture, sourcing, sale, and distribution of furniture products, the Retail segment which consists of company-owned stores, and the Corporate and others segment. Majority of revenue is from Wholesale sales of furniture and accessories.
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