Shoe ZoneFRA:86W 25 Gross Margin % is 11.83% as of Mar. 2026, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 19.05. GuruFocus rates FRA:86W with a GF Score™ of 25/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.59 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,113 Retail - Cyclical companies, Shoe Zone ranks worse than 81.85% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Shoe Zone's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €8.6 Mil. Shoe Zone's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €72.6 Mil. Therefore, Shoe Zone's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.83%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shoe Zone's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:86W'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.27 Med: 19.05 Max: 27.26
Current: 17.14
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Shoe Zone was 27.26%. The lowest was 4.27%. And the median was 19.05%.
FRA:86W's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 81.85% of 1113
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 36.26
vs FRA:86W: 17.14
Shoe Zone had a gross margin of 11.83% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Shoe Zone was 21.30% per year.
Shoe Zone (FRA:86W) 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
Shoe Zone had a gross margin of 11.83% 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.
Shoe Zone Gross Margin % Related Terms
Shoe Zone Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shoe Zone'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:86W vs TJX, ROST, BURL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Shoe Zone'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.
Shoe Zone Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Shoe Zone's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shoe Zone'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.
Shoe Zone (FRA:86W) has a Gross Margin % of 11.83% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Shoe Zone and its competitors. This is 38% below median its historical median of 19.05. Over the past decade, Shoe Zone's Gross Margin % has ranged from 4.27 to 27.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Shoe Zone ranks #911 out of 1113 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 81.9%.
Is Shoe Zone's Gross Margin % too high?
Shoe Zone's current Gross Margin % of 11.83% is 38% below median its 10-year median of 19.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.27 to a high of 27.26. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.26. Shoe Zone's value of 11.83% is 67.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shoe Zone ranks #911 out of 1113 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Shoe Zone has a GF Score™ of 25/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shoe Zone's Gross Margin % compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Shoe Zone ranks #911 out of 1113 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Shoe Zone in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.26. Shoe Zone's value of 11.83% is 67.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Shoe Zone's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 4.27 to 27.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.05 vs. the industry median of 36.26, Shoe Zone 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 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. Shoe Zone's current Gross Margin % of 11.83% is 67.4% 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 Shoe Zone 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. Shoe Zone's current Gross Margin % is 11.83%, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 19.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shoe Zone stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shoe Zone (FRA:86W) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.59, compared to a current price of €0.43 — trading 27.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 11.83%, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 19.05 and 67.4% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.26. Shoe Zone's overall GF Score™ is 25/100 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 Shoe Zone (FRA:86W), the current Gross Margin % is 11.83% 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 Shoe Zone (FRA:86W) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shoe Zone stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.43 is trading 27.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.59.
GuruFocus considers Shoe Zone to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:86W:
Gross Margin %: 11.83% (38% below median its 10-year median of 19.05)
GF Value™: €0.59 vs. price of €0.43 (27.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 67.4% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#911 of 1113)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:86W stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shoe Zone PLC operates as a footwear retailer offering a wide range and a variety of shoes for all ages, it functions with over 500 stores across the UK. The group has a single distribution center which is located in Leicester, England. Its online offering combined with its store portfolio allows customers to shop via multiple channels. Shoe zone operates in the United Kingdom.
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