C & A ModasBSP:CEAB3 +2.99%87 Gross Margin % is 55.64% as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 49.92. GuruFocus rates BSP:CEAB3 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of R$11.74 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,117 Retail - Cyclical companies, C & A Modas ranks better than 81.2% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. C & A Modas's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$901 Mil. C & A Modas's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$1,620 Mil. Therefore, C & A Modas's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 55.64%.
The historical rank and industry rank for C & A Modas's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:CEAB3'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 46.42 Med: 49.92 Max: 55.84
Current: 55.84
During the past 8 years, the highestGross Margin % of C & A Modas was 55.84%. The lowest was 46.42%. And the median was 49.92%.
BSP:CEAB3's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 81.2% of 1117
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 36.23
vs BSP:CEAB3: 55.84
C & A Modas had a gross margin of 55.64% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for C & A Modas was 4.20% per year.
C & A Modas (BSP:CEAB3) 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
C & A Modas had a gross margin of 55.64% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.
C & A Modas Gross Margin % Related Terms
C & A Modas Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for C & A Modas'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.
BSP:CEAB3 vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, C & A Modas'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.
C & A Modas Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, C & A Modas's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where C & A Modas'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.
C & A Modas (BSP:CEAB3) has a Gross Margin % of 55.64% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on C & A Modas and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 49.92. Over the past decade, C & A Modas' Gross Margin % has ranged from 46.42 to 55.84. According to the industry distribution chart, C & A Modas ranks #210 out of 1117 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 18.8%.
Is C & A Modas' Gross Margin % too high?
C & A Modas' current Gross Margin % of 55.64% is 11% above median its 10-year median of 49.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 46.42 to a high of 55.84. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.23. C & A Modas' value of 55.64% is 53.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, C & A Modas ranks #210 out of 1117 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, C & A Modas has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does C & A Modas' Gross Margin % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, C & A Modas ranks #210 out of 1117 companies for Gross Margin %. This places C & A Modas in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.23. C & A Modas' value of 55.64% is 53.6% above this benchmark. Historically, C & A Modas' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 46.42 to 55.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 49.92 vs. the industry median of 36.23, C & A Modas 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. C & A Modas's current Gross Margin % of 55.64% is 53.6% 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 C & A Modas 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. C & A Modas's current Gross Margin % is 55.64%, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 49.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is C & A Modas stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, C & A Modas (BSP:CEAB3) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$11.74, compared to a current price of R$11.02 — trading 6.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 55.64%, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 49.92 and 53.6% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.23. C & A Modas' overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 C & A Modas (BSP:CEAB3), the current Gross Margin % is 55.64% as of Mar. 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 C & A Modas (BSP:CEAB3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, C & A Modas stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R$11.02 is trading 6.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$11.74.
GuruFocus considers C & A Modas to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:CEAB3:
Gross Margin %: 55.64% (11% above median its 10-year median of 49.92)
GF Value™: R$11.74 vs. price of R$11.02 (6.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 53.6% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#210 of 1117)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:CEAB3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
C & A Modas SA is a fashion retail brand company in Brazil. The Group sells its merchandise in approximately 332 stores, which are supplied by 3 distribution centers in the states of Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Santa Catarina and 1 logistics operation. The Group also sells its goods through e-commerce services. The company has two segments retail and Financial products and services. The retail segment consists sale of apparel, perfumery, cosmetics, watches, and cell phones in B&M stores and e-commerce. The Financial products and services segment consists of consumer credit operations and intermediation of insurance sales through its partners or own operations with the C&A Pay card. The majority of revenue is derived from the retail segment.
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