Compagnie Financiere RichemontCFRHF -2.88%91 Gross Margin % is 63.55% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 64.82. GuruFocus rates CFRHF with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of $172.96 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,113 Retail - Cyclical companies, Compagnie Financiere Richemont ranks better than 90.3% on this metric.
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
Compagnie Financiere Richemont had a gross margin of 63.55% 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.
Compagnie Financiere Richemont Gross Margin % Related Terms
Compagnie Financiere Richemont 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.
CFRHF vs TPR, SIG, CPRI: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Luxury Goods subindustry, Compagnie Financiere Richemont'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.
Compagnie Financiere Richemont Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Compagnie Financiere Richemont's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Compagnie Financiere Richemont'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.
Compagnie Financiere Richemont (CFRHF) has a Gross Margin % of 63.55% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Compagnie Financiere Richemont and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 64.82. Over the past decade, Compagnie Financiere Richemont's Gross Margin % has ranged from 59.81 to 68.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Compagnie Financiere Richemont ranks #108 out of 1113 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 9.7%.
Is Compagnie Financiere Richemont's Gross Margin % too high?
Compagnie Financiere Richemont's current Gross Margin % of 63.55% is near median its 10-year median of 64.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 59.81 to a high of 68.74. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.26. Compagnie Financiere Richemont's value of 63.55% is 75.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Compagnie Financiere Richemont ranks #108 out of 1113 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Compagnie Financiere Richemont has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Compagnie Financiere Richemont's Gross Margin % compare to TPR and SIG?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Compagnie Financiere Richemont ranks #108 out of 1113 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Compagnie Financiere Richemont in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.26. Compagnie Financiere Richemont's value of 63.55% is 75.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Compagnie Financiere Richemont's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 59.81 to 68.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 64.82 vs. the industry median of 36.26, Compagnie Financiere Richemont 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 36.26, based on 1,113 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. Compagnie Financiere Richemont's current Gross Margin % of 63.55% is 75.3% 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 Compagnie Financiere Richemont and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Compagnie Financiere Richemont's current Gross Margin % is 63.55%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 64.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Compagnie Financiere Richemont stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compagnie Financiere Richemont (CFRHF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $172.96, compared to a current price of $223.69 — trading 29.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 63.55%, which is near median its 10-year median of 64.82 and 75.3% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.26. Compagnie Financiere Richemont's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 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 Compagnie Financiere Richemont (CFRHF), the current Gross Margin % is 63.55% 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 Compagnie Financiere Richemont (CFRHF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compagnie Financiere Richemont stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $223.69 is trading 29.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $172.96.
GuruFocus considers Compagnie Financiere Richemont to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CFRHF:
Gross Margin %: 63.55% (near median its 10-year median of 64.82)
GF Value™: $172.96 vs. price of $223.69 (29.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 75.3% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#108 of 1113)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CFRHF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Compagnie Financiere Richemont Business Description
Richemont is a luxury goods conglomerate with 20 brands. Jewelry and watch brands make up 87% of sales, but the group is also active in accessories, writing instruments, clothing, and online luxury retail. Richemont's Jewellery Maisons, including Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels, account for over 70% of revenue and the vast majority of profits. Its other brands include Vacheron Constantin, Piaget, Jaeger-LeCoultre, IWC Schaffhausen, Lange & Soehne, Officine Panerai, Chloe, and Montblanc.
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