Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Culp's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Jan. 2025 was $6.3 Mil. Culp's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jan. 2025 was $52.3 Mil. Therefore, Culp's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2025 was 12.15%.
Warning Sign:
Culp Inc gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -14.2%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Culp's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CULP'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.64 Med: 16.45 Max: 22.37
Current: 10.57
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Culp was 22.37%. The lowest was 4.64%. And the median was 16.45%.
Culp had a gross margin of 12.15% for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Culp was -14.20% per year.
Culp Gross Margin % Historical Data
The historical data trend for Culp'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.
For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Culp'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.
Culp's Gross Margin % Distribution in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Culp's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Culp'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.
Culp (NYSE:CULP) 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
Culp had a gross margin of 12.15% for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2025 => No sustainable 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.
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Culp Inc manufactures, sources, and markets mattress fabrics and sewn covers used for covering mattresses and box springs and upholstery fabrics including cut and sewn kits used in the production of upholstered furniture. The company has two operating segments Mattress fabrics which generates maximum revenue, and Upholstery fabrics. The mattress fabrics segment, also known as Culp Home Fashions, manufactures and markets mattress fabrics and mattress covers to bedding manufacturers. The upholstery fabrics segment markets fabrics for residential, commercial, and hospitality furniture and also provides window treatment products and installation services for its customers in the hospitality and commercial industries. Geographically, it derives key revenue from the United States of America.
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