GameStopFRA:GS2C +0.59%56 Gross Margin % is 40.74% as of Apr. 2026, which is 43% above its 10-year median of 28.47. GuruFocus rates FRA:GS2C with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of €11.08 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,117 Retail - Cyclical companies, GameStop ranks worse than 53.72% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. GameStop's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was €291 Mil. GameStop's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was €714 Mil. Therefore, GameStop's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 40.74%.
The historical rank and industry rank for GameStop's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:GS2C'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 22.42 Med: 28.47 Max: 34.39
Current: 34.39
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of GameStop was 34.39%. The lowest was 22.42%. And the median was 28.47%.
FRA:GS2C's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 53.72% of 1117
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 36.23
vs FRA:GS2C: 34.39
GameStop had a gross margin of 40.74% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for GameStop was 6.70% per year.
GameStop (FRA:GS2C) 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
GameStop had a gross margin of 40.74% 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.
GameStop Gross Margin % Related Terms
GameStop Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for GameStop'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:GS2C vs MUSA, FIVE, BBWI: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, GameStop'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.
GameStop Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, GameStop's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where GameStop'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.
GameStop (FRA:GS2C) has a Gross Margin % of 40.74% as of Apr. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on GameStop and its competitors. This is 43% above median its historical median of 28.47. Over the past decade, GameStop's Gross Margin % has ranged from 22.42 to 34.39. According to the industry distribution chart, GameStop ranks #600 out of 1117 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 53.7%.
Is GameStop's Gross Margin % too high?
GameStop's current Gross Margin % of 40.74% is 43% above median its 10-year median of 28.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.42 to a high of 34.39. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.23. GameStop's value of 40.74% is 12.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GameStop ranks #600 out of 1117 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, GameStop has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GameStop's Gross Margin % compare to MUSA and FIVE?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, GameStop ranks #600 out of 1117 companies for Gross Margin %. This places GameStop in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.23. GameStop's value of 40.74% is 12.4% above this benchmark. Historically, GameStop's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 22.42 to 34.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.47 vs. the industry median of 36.23, GameStop 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 36.23, based on 1,117 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. GameStop's current Gross Margin % of 40.74% is 12.4% 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 GameStop and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GameStop's current Gross Margin % is 40.74%, which is 43% above median its own 10-year median of 28.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GameStop stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GameStop (FRA:GS2C) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €11.08, compared to a current price of €18.76 — trading 69.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 40.74%, which is 43% above median its 10-year median of 28.47 and 12.4% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.23. GameStop's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 GameStop (FRA:GS2C), the current Gross Margin % is 40.74% 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 GameStop (FRA:GS2C) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GameStop stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €18.76 is trading 69.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €11.08.
GuruFocus considers GameStop to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:GS2C:
Gross Margin %: 40.74% (43% above median its 10-year median of 28.47)
GF Value™: €11.08 vs. price of €18.76 (69.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 12.4% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#600 of 1117)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:GS2C stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
GameStop Corp offers games, collectibles, and entertainment products through its stores and ecommerce platforms. Its products include Hardware and accessories offering new and pre-owned gaming platforms from the console manufacturers, Software offering new and pre-owned gaming software for current and certain prior generation consoles and sell a wide range of in-game digital currency, digital downloadable content and full-game downloads, and Collectibles consist of apparel, toys, trading cards, gadgets and other retail products for pop culture and technology enthusiasts and collectibles related services, such as submission services for the authentication and grading of trading cards. The company operates its business in three geographic segments: the United States, Australia, and Europe.
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