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GriffonFRA:GFF -0.57%63 Gross Margin % is 46.96% as of Jun. 2026, which is 66% above its 10-year median of 28.25. GuruFocus rates FRA:GFF with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of €57.18. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,729 Construction companies, Griffon ranks better than 83.05% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Griffon's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was €196 Mil. Griffon's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was €418 Mil. Therefore, Griffon's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 46.96%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Griffon's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:GFF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 25.85 Med: 28.25 Max: 41.99
Current: 40.48
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Griffon was 41.99%. The lowest was 25.85%. And the median was 28.25%.
FRA:GFF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 83.05% of 1729
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 20.69
vs FRA:GFF: 40.48
Griffon had a gross margin of 46.96% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Griffon was 9.00% per year.
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
Griffon had a gross margin of 46.96% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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.
Griffon Gross Margin % Related Terms
Griffon Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Griffon'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:GFF vs TREX, LPX, FBIN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Griffon'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.
Griffon Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Griffon's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Griffon'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.
Griffon (FRA:GFF) has a Gross Margin % of 46.96% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Griffon and its competitors. This is 66% above median its historical median of 28.25. Over the past decade, Griffon's Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.85 to 41.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Griffon ranks #293 out of 1729 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 16.9%.
Is Griffon's Gross Margin % too high?
Griffon's current Gross Margin % of 46.96% is 66% above median its 10-year median of 28.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.85 to a high of 41.99. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.69. Griffon's value of 46.96% is 127% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Griffon ranks #293 out of 1729 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Griffon has a GF Score™ of 63/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Griffon's Gross Margin % compare to TREX and LPX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Griffon ranks #293 out of 1729 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Griffon in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.69. Griffon's value of 46.96% is 127% above this benchmark. Historically, Griffon's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.85 to 41.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.25 vs. the industry median of 20.69, Griffon 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 Construction company?
The median Gross Margin % among Construction companies is 20.69, based on 1,729 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. Griffon's current Gross Margin % of 46.96% is 127% 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 Griffon and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Griffon's current Gross Margin % is 46.96%, which is 66% above median its own 10-year median of 28.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Griffon stock overvalued right now?
Griffon (FRA:GFF) has a current Gross Margin % of 46.96%. The stock's GF Value™ is €57.18, compared to a current price of €87.00 — trading 52.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 46.96%, which is 66% above median its 10-year median of 28.25 and 127% above the Construction industry median of 20.69. Griffon's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 4 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 Griffon (FRA:GFF), the current Gross Margin % is 46.96% as of Jun. 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 Griffon (FRA:GFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Griffon stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €87.00 is trading 52.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €57.18.
Key valuation signals for FRA:GFF:
Gross Margin %: 46.96% (66% above median its 10-year median of 28.25)
GF Value™: €57.18 vs. price of €87.00 (52.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 127% above the Construction median (#293 of 1729)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:GFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Griffon Corp manufactures and markets residential, commercial and industrial garage doors to professional installing dealers and home center retail chains. It also provides non-powered landscaping products for homeowners and professionals. Its operating segments include Consumer and Professional Products: is a provider of branded consumer and professional tools; residential, industrial and commercial fans; home storage and organization products; and Home and Building Products conducts its operations through Clopay Corporation (Clopay). Clopay is the manufacturer and marketer of garage doors and rolling steel doors in North America. The company generates a majority of its revenue from the Home and Building Products segment. Operates in USA, Europe, Canada, Australia, and Others.
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