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UnifiFRA:36A +2.80%62 Gross Margin % is 7.01% as of Mar. 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 9.61. GuruFocus rates FRA:36A with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.35 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,023 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Unifi ranks worse than 93.94% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Unifi's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €7.9 Mil. Unifi's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €112.5 Mil. Therefore, Unifi's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.01%.
Warning Sign:
Unifi Inc gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -32.3%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Unifi's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:36A'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.47 Med: 9.61 Max: 14.55
Current: 2.85
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Unifi was 14.55%. The lowest was 1.47%. And the median was 9.61%.
FRA:36A's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 93.94% of 1023
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 28.34
vs FRA:36A: 2.85
Unifi had a gross margin of 7.01% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Unifi was -32.30% per year.
Unifi (FRA:36A) 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
Unifi had a gross margin of 7.01% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable 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.
Unifi Gross Margin % Related Terms
Unifi Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Unifi'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:36A vs CULP, SMJF, PASW: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Unifi'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.
Unifi Gross Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Unifi's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Unifi'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.
Unifi (FRA:36A) has a Gross Margin % of 7.01% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Unifi and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 9.61. Over the past decade, Unifi's Gross Margin % has ranged from 1.47 to 14.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Unifi ranks #961 out of 1023 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 93.9%.
Is Unifi's Gross Margin % too high?
Unifi's current Gross Margin % of 7.01% is 27% below median its 10-year median of 9.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.47 to a high of 14.55. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Gross Margin % is 28.34. Unifi's value of 7.01% is 75.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Unifi ranks #961 out of 1023 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Unifi has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Unifi's Gross Margin % compare to CULP and SMJF?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Unifi ranks #961 out of 1023 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Unifi in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 28.34. Unifi's value of 7.01% is 75.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Unifi's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 1.47 to 14.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.61 vs. the industry median of 28.34, Unifi 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Gross Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 28.34, based on 1,023 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. Unifi's current Gross Margin % of 7.01% is 75.3% 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 Unifi and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Gross Margin % is 28.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Unifi's current Gross Margin % is 7.01%, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 9.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Unifi stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Unifi (FRA:36A) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.35, compared to a current price of €5.50 — trading 26.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 7.01%, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 9.61 and 75.3% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 28.34. Unifi's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 6 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 Unifi (FRA:36A), the current Gross Margin % is 7.01% 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 Unifi (FRA:36A) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Unifi stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €5.50 is trading 26.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.35.
GuruFocus considers Unifi to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:36A:
Gross Margin %: 7.01% (27% below median its 10-year median of 9.61)
GF Value™: €4.35 vs. price of €5.50 (26.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 75.3% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#961 of 1023)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:36A stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Unifi Inc is a multi-national company. It manufactures and sells synthetic and recycled products made from polyester and nylon predominantly to other yarn manufacturers and knitters and weavers that produce fabric for apparel, hosiery, home furnishings, automotive, industrial, and other end-use markets. Polyester yarns include partially oriented yarn (POY), textured, solution and package dyed, twisted, beamed, and draw wound yarns, and each is available in virgin or recycled varieties. UNIFI offers specialized yarns, premium value-added (PVA) yarns, and commodity yarns. The company's reportable segments are; the Americas, Brazil, and Asia. Its maximum revenue is derived from the Americas.
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