Dr. MartensCHIX:DOCSL +1.30%52 Gross Margin % is 66.76% as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 61.79. GuruFocus rates CHIX:DOCSL with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.72 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,028 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Dr. Martens ranks better than 92.9% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Dr. Martens's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:DOCSl'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 53.36 Med: 61.79 Max: 66.15
Current: 66.15
During the past 9 years, the highestGross Margin % of Dr. Martens was 66.15%. The lowest was 53.36%. And the median was 61.79%.
CHIX:DOCSl's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 92.9% of 1028
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 28.39
vs CHIX:DOCSl: 66.15
Dr. Martens had a gross margin of 66.76% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Dr. Martens was 1.50% per year.
Dr. Martens (CHIX:DOCSl) 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
Dr. Martens had a gross margin of 66.76% 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.
Dr. Martens Gross Margin % Related Terms
Dr. Martens Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dr. Martens'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.
CHIX:DOCSL vs NKE, DECK, ONON: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Dr. Martens'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.
Dr. Martens Gross Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Dr. Martens's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dr. Martens'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.
Dr. Martens (CHIX:DOCSL) has a Gross Margin % of 66.76% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Dr. Martens and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 61.79. Over the past decade, Dr. Martens' Gross Margin % has ranged from 53.36 to 66.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Dr. Martens ranks #73 out of 1028 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 7.1%.
Is Dr. Martens' Gross Margin % too high?
Dr. Martens' current Gross Margin % of 66.76% is near median its 10-year median of 61.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 53.36 to a high of 66.15. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Gross Margin % is 28.39. Dr. Martens' value of 66.76% is 135.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dr. Martens ranks #73 out of 1028 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Dr. Martens has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dr. Martens' Gross Margin % compare to NKE and DECK?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Dr. Martens ranks #73 out of 1028 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Dr. Martens in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 28.39. Dr. Martens' value of 66.76% is 135.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Dr. Martens' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 53.36 to 66.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 61.79 vs. the industry median of 28.39, Dr. Martens 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Gross Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 28.39, based on 1,028 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. Dr. Martens's current Gross Margin % of 66.76% is 135.2% 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 Dr. Martens and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Gross Margin % is 28.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dr. Martens's current Gross Margin % is 66.76%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 61.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dr. Martens stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dr. Martens (CHIX:DOCSL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.72, compared to a current price of £0.70 — trading 2.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 66.76%, which is near median its 10-year median of 61.79 and 135.2% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 28.39. Dr. Martens' overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 3 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 Dr. Martens (CHIX:DOCSL), the current Gross Margin % is 66.76% 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 Dr. Martens (CHIX:DOCSL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dr. Martens stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.70 is trading 2.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.72.
GuruFocus considers Dr. Martens to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:DOCSL:
Gross Margin %: 66.76% (near median its 10-year median of 61.79)
GF Value™: £0.72 vs. price of £0.70 (2.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 135.2% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#73 of 1028)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:DOCSL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dr. Martens PLC is engaged in the footwear business. Its product segments include Originals, Fusion, Kids and Casual, and a complementary range of Accessories. The company has sales through E-commerce, Retail, and Wholesale of Products. Geographically, it derives the majority of its revenue from EMEA and has a presence in the Americas and APAC.
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