Colruyt Group NVCUYTY +6.69%72 Gross Margin % is 30.11% as of Sep. 2025, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 27.44. GuruFocus rates CUYTY with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.13 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 305 Retail - Defensive companies, Colruyt Group NV ranks better than 68.52% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Colruyt Group NV's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CUYTY'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 25.29 Med: 27.44 Max: 29.99
Current: 29.89
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Colruyt Group NV was 29.99%. The lowest was 25.29%. And the median was 27.44%.
CUYTY's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 68.52% of 305
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 24.14
vs CUYTY: 29.89
Colruyt Group NV had a gross margin of 30.11% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Colruyt Group NV was 2.10% per year.
Colruyt Group NV (OTCPK:CUYTY) 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
Colruyt Group NV had a gross margin of 30.11% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 => 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.
Colruyt Group NV Gross Margin % Related Terms
Colruyt Group NV Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Colruyt Group NV'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 Grocery Stores subindustry, Colruyt Group NV'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.
Colruyt Group NV Gross Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Colruyt Group NV's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Colruyt Group NV'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.
Colruyt Group NV (CUYTY) has a Gross Margin % of 30.11% as of Sep. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Colruyt Group NV and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 27.44. Over the past decade, Colruyt Group NV's Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.29 to 29.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Colruyt Group NV ranks #96 out of 305 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 31.5%.
Is Colruyt Group NV's Gross Margin % too high?
Colruyt Group NV's current Gross Margin % of 30.11% is 10% above median its 10-year median of 27.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.29 to a high of 29.99. The Retail - Defensive industry median Gross Margin % is 24.14. Colruyt Group NV's value of 30.11% is 24.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Colruyt Group NV ranks #96 out of 305 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Colruyt Group NV has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Colruyt Group NV's Gross Margin % compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Colruyt Group NV ranks #96 out of 305 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Colruyt Group NV in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.14. Colruyt Group NV's value of 30.11% is 24.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Colruyt Group NV's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.29 to 29.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.44 vs. the industry median of 24.14, Colruyt Group NV 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 - Defensive company?
The median Gross Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 24.14, based on 305 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. Colruyt Group NV's current Gross Margin % of 30.11% is 24.7% 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 Colruyt Group NV and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Colruyt Group NV's current Gross Margin % is 30.11%, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 27.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Colruyt Group NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Colruyt Group NV (CUYTY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.13, compared to a current price of $10.20 — trading 27.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 30.11%, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 27.44 and 24.7% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 24.14. Colruyt Group NV's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 2 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 Colruyt Group NV (CUYTY), the current Gross Margin % is 30.11% as of Sep. 2025. 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 Colruyt Group NV (CUYTY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Colruyt Group NV stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $10.20 is trading 27.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $14.13.
GuruFocus considers Colruyt Group NV to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CUYTY:
Gross Margin %: 30.11% (10% above median its 10-year median of 27.44)
GF Value™: $14.13 vs. price of $10.20 (27.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 24.7% above the Retail - Defensive median (#96 of 305)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CUYTY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Colruyt Group NV is a retail group that operates in the areas of expertise Food, Health and Well-being, Non-Food and Energy, mainly in Belgium, but also in other countries, including France and Luxembourg. It operates a chain of supermarkets under the Colruyt brand, offering products at low prices through both physical outlets and webshops. The group is also active in the wholesale segment through Spar stores and the Solucious food service, among other initiatives. Its operating segments are: Food; Health and Well-being and Non-food; and Group activities, Real Estate and Energy. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Food segment, which offers a diverse range of food brands and sells directly to bulk and other consumers through its own stores and online channels (retail).
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