Torrid HoldingsCURV -4.81%49 Gross Margin % is 35.32% as of Apr. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 35.60. GuruFocus rates CURV with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.37 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,113 Retail - Cyclical companies, Torrid Holdings ranks worse than 54.63% 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
Torrid Holdings had a gross margin of 35.32% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Torrid Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Torrid Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Torrid Holdings'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.
CURV vs DLTH, JILL, TLYS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Torrid Holdings'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.
Torrid Holdings Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Torrid Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Torrid Holdings'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.
Torrid Holdings (CURV) has a Gross Margin % of 35.32% as of Apr. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Torrid Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 35.60. Over the past decade, Torrid Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 34.02 to 41.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Torrid Holdings ranks #608 out of 1113 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 54.6%.
Is Torrid Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Torrid Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 35.32% is near median its 10-year median of 35.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 34.02 to a high of 41.43. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.26. Torrid Holdings' value of 35.32% is 2.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Torrid Holdings ranks #608 out of 1113 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Torrid Holdings has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Torrid Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to DLTH and JILL?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Torrid Holdings ranks #608 out of 1113 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Torrid Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.26. Torrid Holdings' value of 35.32% is 2.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Torrid Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 34.02 to 41.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 35.60 vs. the industry median of 36.26, Torrid Holdings has consistently been below 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. Torrid Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 35.32% is 2.6% below 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 Torrid Holdings 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. Torrid Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 35.32%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 35.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Torrid Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Torrid Holdings (CURV) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.37, compared to a current price of $1.98 — trading 41.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 35.32%, which is near median its 10-year median of 35.60 and 2.6% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.26. Torrid Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 6 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 Torrid Holdings (CURV), the current Gross Margin % is 35.32% as of Apr. 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 Torrid Holdings (CURV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Torrid Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.98 is trading 41.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.37.
GuruFocus considers Torrid Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for CURV:
Gross Margin %: 35.32% (near median its 10-year median of 35.60)
GF Value™: $3.37 vs. price of $1.98 (41.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2.6% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#608 of 1113)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CURV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Torrid Holdings Inc is a direct-to-consumer brand in North America dedicated to offering a diverse assortment of stylish apparel, intimates, and accessories skillfully designed for curvy women. Its extensive collection features high-quality merchandise, including tops, bottoms, denim, dresses, intimates, activewear, footwear, and accessories. The company has one reportable segment, which includes the operation of its e-Commerce platform and stores.
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