Foschini GroupFHNGY 70 Gross Margin % is 47.13% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 48.93. GuruFocus rates FHNGY with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.01 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,113 Retail - Cyclical companies, Foschini Group ranks better than 70.89% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Foschini Group's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FHNGY'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 45.49 Med: 48.93 Max: 53.61
Current: 48.15
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Foschini Group was 53.61%. The lowest was 45.49%. And the median was 48.93%.
FHNGY's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 70.89% of 1113
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 36.26
vs FHNGY: 48.15
Foschini Group had a gross margin of 47.13% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Foschini Group was 1.00% per year.
Foschini Group (OTCPK:FHNGY) 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
Foschini Group had a gross margin of 47.13% 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.
Foschini Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
Foschini Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Foschini Group'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 Department Stores subindustry, Foschini Group'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.
Foschini Group Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Foschini Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Foschini Group'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.
Foschini Group (FHNGY) has a Gross Margin % of 47.13% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Foschini Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 48.93. Over the past decade, Foschini Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 45.49 to 53.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Foschini Group ranks #324 out of 1113 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 29.1%.
Is Foschini Group's Gross Margin % too high?
Foschini Group's current Gross Margin % of 47.13% is near median its 10-year median of 48.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 45.49 to a high of 53.61. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.26. Foschini Group's value of 47.13% is 30% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Foschini Group ranks #324 out of 1113 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Foschini Group has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Foschini Group's Gross Margin % compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Foschini Group ranks #324 out of 1113 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Foschini Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.26. Foschini Group's value of 47.13% is 30% above this benchmark. Historically, Foschini Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 45.49 to 53.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 48.93 vs. the industry median of 36.26, Foschini Group 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 36.26, 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. Foschini Group's current Gross Margin % of 47.13% is 30% 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 Foschini Group 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. Foschini Group's current Gross Margin % is 47.13%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 48.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Foschini Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Foschini Group (FHNGY) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.01, compared to a current price of $3.91 — trading 51.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 47.13%, which is near median its 10-year median of 48.93 and 30% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.26. Foschini Group's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Foschini Group (FHNGY), the current Gross Margin % is 47.13% 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 Foschini Group (FHNGY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Foschini Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.91 is trading 51.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $8.01.
GuruFocus considers Foschini Group to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FHNGY:
Gross Margin %: 47.13% (near median its 10-year median of 48.93)
GF Value™: $8.01 vs. price of $3.91 (51.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 30% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#324 of 1113)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FHNGY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Foschini Group Ltd is a South African fashion retailer. The company mainly offers apparels, footwear, accessories, cosmetics and fragrances, kidswear, homewares, sportswear, cellular, jewelry, and other value added services in South Africa. The Foschini Group is a diverse group with a portfolio of thirty-four fashion and lifestyle retail brands portfolio includes multiple brands such as Home, American Swiss, homelivingspace, bash, The bedstore, Connor, Colette, Duesouth, Exact, Fabiani, Foschini, hi, Markham, Whistles, and Others. The Group operates through TFG Africa retail segment, TFG London, TFG Australia, and TFG Africa Credit segments. It earns the majority of its revenue from the TFG Africa retail segment.
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