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J.JillFRA:1MJ1 +0.70%63 Gross Margin % is 68.33% as of Apr. 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 67.18. GuruFocus rates FRA:1MJ1 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of €18.31 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,114 Retail - Cyclical companies, J.Jill ranks better than 92.64% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. J.Jill's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was €84.4 Mil. J.Jill's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was €123.5 Mil. Therefore, J.Jill's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 68.33%.
The historical rank and industry rank for J.Jill's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:1MJ1'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 57.56 Med: 67.18 Max: 70.85
Current: 67.78
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of J.Jill was 70.85%. The lowest was 57.56%. And the median was 67.18%.
FRA:1MJ1's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 92.64% of 1114
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 36.255
vs FRA:1MJ1: 67.78
J.Jill had a gross margin of 68.33% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for J.Jill was 3.00% per year.
J.Jill (FRA:1MJ1) 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
J.Jill had a gross margin of 68.33% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 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.
J.Jill Gross Margin % Related Terms
J.Jill Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for J.Jill'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.
FRA:1MJ1 vs CURV, ZUMZ, DLTH: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, J.Jill'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.
J.Jill Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, J.Jill's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where J.Jill'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.
J.Jill (FRA:1MJ1) has a Gross Margin % of 68.33% as of Apr. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on J.Jill and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 67.18. Over the past decade, J.Jill's Gross Margin % has ranged from 57.56 to 70.85. According to the industry distribution chart, J.Jill ranks #82 out of 1114 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 7.4%.
Is J.Jill's Gross Margin % too high?
J.Jill's current Gross Margin % of 68.33% is near median its 10-year median of 67.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 57.56 to a high of 70.85. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.26. J.Jill's value of 68.33% is 88.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, J.Jill ranks #82 out of 1114 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, J.Jill has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does J.Jill's Gross Margin % compare to CURV and ZUMZ?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, J.Jill ranks #82 out of 1114 companies for Gross Margin %. This places J.Jill in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.26. J.Jill's value of 68.33% is 88.5% above this benchmark. Historically, J.Jill's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 57.56 to 70.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 67.18 vs. the industry median of 36.26, J.Jill 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 1,114 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. J.Jill's current Gross Margin % of 68.33% is 88.5% 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 J.Jill 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. J.Jill's current Gross Margin % is 68.33%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 67.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is J.Jill stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, J.Jill (FRA:1MJ1) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €18.31, compared to a current price of €14.30 — trading 21.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 68.33%, which is near median its 10-year median of 67.18 and 88.5% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.26. J.Jill's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 5 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 J.Jill (FRA:1MJ1), the current Gross Margin % is 68.33% 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 J.Jill (FRA:1MJ1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, J.Jill stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €14.30 is trading 21.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €18.31.
GuruFocus considers J.Jill to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:1MJ1:
Gross Margin %: 68.33% (near median its 10-year median of 67.18)
GF Value™: €18.31 vs. price of €14.30 (21.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 88.5% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#82 of 1114)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:1MJ1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
J.Jill Inc is a national lifestyle brand that provides apparel, footwear, and accessories. The company's products are marketed under the J.Jill brand name and sold through its two channels: its e-commerce platform and catalog (Direct) and its retail stores (Retail). J.Jill caters to a distinctive set of women, typically forty-five years and older, offering them various apparel products, footwear, and accessories, comprising shirts, dresses, tops and tees, sweaters, pants and jeans, jewelry, bags, belts, shoes, scarves, etc. The company's operating segments consist of its Retail channels, which derive maximum revenue, and Direct channels. Geographically, the majority of its revenue is derived from the United States.
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