Topps TilesCHIX:TPTL 50 Gross Margin % is 52.93% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 57.92. GuruFocus rates CHIX:TPTL with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.45 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,117 Retail - Cyclical companies, Topps Tiles ranks better than 76.37% 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
Topps Tiles had a gross margin of 52.93% 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.
Topps Tiles Gross Margin % Related Terms
Topps Tiles Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Topps Tiles'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:TPTL vs HD, LOW, FND: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Home Improvement Retail subindustry, Topps Tiles'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.
Topps Tiles Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Topps Tiles's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Topps Tiles'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.
Topps Tiles (CHIX:TPTL) has a Gross Margin % of 52.93% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Topps Tiles and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 57.92. Over the past decade, Topps Tiles' Gross Margin % has ranged from 52.18 to 61.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Topps Tiles ranks #264 out of 1117 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 23.6%.
Is Topps Tiles' Gross Margin % too high?
Topps Tiles' current Gross Margin % of 52.93% is near median its 10-year median of 57.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 52.18 to a high of 61.94. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.23. Topps Tiles' value of 52.93% is 46.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Topps Tiles ranks #264 out of 1117 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Topps Tiles has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Topps Tiles' Gross Margin % compare to HD and LOW?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Topps Tiles ranks #264 out of 1117 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Topps Tiles in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.23. Topps Tiles' value of 52.93% is 46.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Topps Tiles' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 52.18 to 61.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 57.92 vs. the industry median of 36.23, Topps Tiles 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. Topps Tiles's current Gross Margin % of 52.93% is 46.1% 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 Topps Tiles 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. Topps Tiles's current Gross Margin % is 52.93%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 57.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Topps Tiles stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Topps Tiles (CHIX:TPTL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.45, compared to a current price of £0.34 — trading 24% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 52.93%, which is near median its 10-year median of 57.92 and 46.1% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.23. Topps Tiles' overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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 Topps Tiles (CHIX:TPTL), the current Gross Margin % is 52.93% 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 Topps Tiles (CHIX:TPTL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Topps Tiles stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.34 is trading 24% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.45.
GuruFocus considers Topps Tiles to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:TPTL:
Gross Margin %: 52.93% (near median its 10-year median of 57.92)
GF Value™: £0.45 vs. price of £0.34 (24% below fair value)
Industry Position: 46.1% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#264 of 1117)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:TPTL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Topps Tiles PLC is a tile and flooring retailer in the UK. The company focuses on selling ceramic and porcelain tiles, natural stone, and related products for homes and businesses. It offers products such as bathroom tiles, kitchen tiles, floor tiles, wall tiles, mosaic tiles, natural stone, and other tools and essentials. The company operates in the UK, the EU, and the rest of the world, and generates the majority of its revenue from sales in the UK.
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