Aeffe SpAFRA:3A1 +4.27%32 Gross Margin % is 38.00% as of Jun. 2025. GuruFocus rates FRA:3A1 with a GF Score™ of 32/100 (Possible Value Trap). Among 1,021 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Aeffe SpA ranks better than 89.13% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Aeffe SpA's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2025 was €15.1 Mil. Aeffe SpA's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2025 was €39.7 Mil. Therefore, Aeffe SpA's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was 38.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Aeffe SpA's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:3A1's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry.
Industry Median: 28.53 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
Aeffe SpA had a gross margin of 38.00% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Aeffe SpA was 0.00% per year.
Aeffe SpA (FRA:3A1) 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
Aeffe SpA had a gross margin of 38.00% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 => 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.
Aeffe SpA Gross Margin % Related Terms
Aeffe SpA Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Aeffe SpA'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:3A1 vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Aeffe SpA'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.
Aeffe SpA Gross Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Aeffe SpA's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aeffe SpA'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.
Aeffe SpA (FRA:3A1) has a Gross Margin % of 38.00% as of Jun. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Aeffe SpA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Aeffe SpA ranks #111 out of 1021 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 10.9%.
Is Aeffe SpA's Gross Margin % too high?
Aeffe SpA's current Gross Margin % is 38.00%. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Gross Margin % is 28.53. Aeffe SpA's value of 38.00% is 33.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aeffe SpA ranks #111 out of 1021 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Aeffe SpA has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aeffe SpA's Gross Margin % compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Aeffe SpA ranks #111 out of 1021 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Aeffe SpA in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 28.53. Aeffe SpA's value of 38.00% is 33.2% above this benchmark. 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 28.53, based on 1,021 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. Aeffe SpA's current Gross Margin % of 38.00% is 33.2% 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 Aeffe SpA and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Gross Margin % is 28.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aeffe SpA's current Gross Margin % is 38.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aeffe SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aeffe SpA (FRA:3A1) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The current Gross Margin % is 38.00% and 33.2% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 28.53. Aeffe SpA's overall GF Score™ is 32/100. 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 Aeffe SpA (FRA:3A1), the current Gross Margin % is 38.00% as of Jun. 2025. 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.
Aeffe SpA is an Italian company engaged in the designing, production, and distribution of fashion and luxury goods. The business activity of the firm is operated through two segments. The Pret-a Porter segment is engaged in the development of luxury ready-to-wear clothing and lingerie, beachwear, and loungewear collections. The Footwear and leather goods segment handles footwear, small leather goods, bags, and matching accessories made from exclusive materials. The products are offered under the brands like Alberta Ferretti, Philosophy, Moschino, and Pollini. Its geographical segments are Italy, Europe (excluding Italy), Asia and the rest of the world, and America. It earns majority of the revenue from Italy followed by Europe and Asia and Rest of the World.
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