Fossil GroupFOSL +0.50%47 Gross Margin % is 59.93% as of Mar. 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 50.63. GuruFocus rates FOSL with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.19 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,028 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Fossil Group ranks better than 83.46% on this metric.
Fossil Group had a gross margin of 59.93% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Fossil Group was 2.30% per year.
Fossil Group (NAS:FOSL) 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
Fossil Group had a gross margin of 59.93% 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.
Fossil Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
Fossil Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fossil 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.
FOSL vs RCKY, WEYS, FWDI: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Fossil 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.
Fossil Group Gross Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Fossil Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fossil 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.
Fossil Group (FOSL) has a Gross Margin % of 59.93% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Fossil Group and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 50.63. Over the past decade, Fossil Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 47.75 to 56.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Fossil Group ranks #170 out of 1028 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 16.5%.
Is Fossil Group's Gross Margin % too high?
Fossil Group's current Gross Margin % of 59.93% is 18% above median its 10-year median of 50.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 47.75 to a high of 56.07. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Gross Margin % is 28.39. Fossil Group's value of 59.93% is 111.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fossil Group ranks #170 out of 1028 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Fossil Group has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fossil Group's Gross Margin % compare to RCKY and WEYS?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Fossil Group ranks #170 out of 1028 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Fossil Group in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 28.39. Fossil Group's value of 59.93% is 111.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Fossil Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 47.75 to 56.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 50.63 vs. the industry median of 28.39, Fossil 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Gross Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 28.39, based on 1,028 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. Fossil Group's current Gross Margin % of 59.93% is 111.1% 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 Fossil Group and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Gross Margin % is 28.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fossil Group's current Gross Margin % is 59.93%, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 50.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fossil Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fossil Group (FOSL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.19, compared to a current price of $4.03 — trading 238.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 59.93%, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 50.63 and 111.1% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 28.39. Fossil Group's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 3 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 Fossil Group (FOSL), the current Gross Margin % is 59.93% 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 Fossil Group (FOSL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fossil Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $4.03 is trading 238.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.19.
GuruFocus considers Fossil Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FOSL:
Gross Margin %: 59.93% (18% above median its 10-year median of 50.63)
GF Value™: $1.19 vs. price of $4.03 (238.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 111.1% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#170 of 1028)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FOSL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fossil Group Inc is a design, innovation, and distribution company in consumer fashion accessories, offering products such as watches, jewelry, handbags, small leather goods, belts, and sunglasses. It designs, develops, markets, and distributes products under its owned brands FOSSIL, SKAGEN, MICHELE, RELIC, and ZODIAC. It operates through Americas, Europe, and Asia segments, each including sales to wholesale and distributor customers, as well as Company-owned retail stores and e-commerce activities based on the location of the selling entity. The Americas segment contributes the majority of revenue and includes sales across Canada, Latin America, and the United States, while the Europe and Asia segments cover their respective regions. Each segment provides similar products and services.
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