Union CoopDFM:UNIONCOOP 73 Gross Margin % is 31.92% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 34.90. GuruFocus rates DFM:UNIONCOOP with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of د.إ2.77 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,109 Retail - Cyclical companies, Union Coop ranks better than 52.75% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Union Coop's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was د.إ195 Mil. Union Coop's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was د.إ612 Mil. Therefore, Union Coop's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 31.92%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Union Coop's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
DFM:UNIONCOOP'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 23.58 Med: 34.9 Max: 40.92
Current: 37.66
During the past 6 years, the highestGross Margin % of Union Coop was 40.92%. The lowest was 23.58%. And the median was 34.90%.
DFM:UNIONCOOP's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 52.75% of 1109
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 36.26
vs DFM:UNIONCOOP: 37.66
Union Coop had a gross margin of 31.92% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Union Coop was 2.80% per year.
Union Coop (DFM:UNIONCOOP) 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
Union Coop had a gross margin of 31.92% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.
Union Coop Gross Margin % Related Terms
Union Coop Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Union Coop'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.
DFM:UNIONCOOP vs DDS, M: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Department Stores subindustry, Union Coop'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.
Union Coop Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Union Coop's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Union Coop'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.
Union Coop (DFM:UNIONCOOP) has a Gross Margin % of 31.92% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Union Coop and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 34.90. Over the past decade, Union Coop's Gross Margin % has ranged from 23.58 to 40.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Union Coop ranks #524 out of 1109 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 47.2%.
Is Union Coop's Gross Margin % too high?
Union Coop's current Gross Margin % of 31.92% is near median its 10-year median of 34.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.58 to a high of 40.92. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.26. Union Coop's value of 31.92% is 12% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Union Coop ranks #524 out of 1109 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Union Coop has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Union Coop's Gross Margin % compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Union Coop ranks #524 out of 1109 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Union Coop in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.26. Union Coop's value of 31.92% is 12% below this benchmark. Historically, Union Coop's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 23.58 to 40.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 34.90 vs. the industry median of 36.26, Union Coop 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 1,109 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. Union Coop's current Gross Margin % of 31.92% is 12% 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 Union Coop 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. Union Coop's current Gross Margin % is 31.92%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 34.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Union Coop stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Union Coop (DFM:UNIONCOOP) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is د.إ2.77, compared to a current price of د.إ2.26 — trading 18.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 31.92%, which is near median its 10-year median of 34.90 and 12% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.26. Union Coop's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Union Coop (DFM:UNIONCOOP), the current Gross Margin % is 31.92% 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 Union Coop (DFM:UNIONCOOP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Union Coop stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of د.إ2.26 is trading 18.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of د.إ2.77.
GuruFocus considers Union Coop to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for DFM:UNIONCOOP:
Gross Margin %: 31.92% (near median its 10-year median of 34.90)
GF Value™: د.إ2.77 vs. price of د.إ2.26 (18.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 12% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#524 of 1109)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DFM:UNIONCOOP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Union Coop is engaged in establishing and managing hypermarkets in the United Arab Emirates. The company has several branches, and owns shopping centers namely; Al Warqa City Mall, Etihad Mall, Al Barsha Mall, Al Barsha South Mall ,Nad Al Hamar Center ,Al Nahda ,Motor City and Silicon Oasis. The company has also launched a chain of stores under the name of Coop, representing new concepts of shopping, as it includes outlets in addition to one branch of the Mini Coop chain, and Union Coop is the first consumer cooperative in the Middle East to include the concept of smart shopping. The company has three business segments that include retail, e-commerce, and real estate segment. It earns the majority of its revenue from the retail segment.
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