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Lifetime BrandsFRA:LH1 -6.79%54 Gross Margin % is 65.86% as of Jun. 2026, which is 81% above its 10-year median of 36.45. GuruFocus rates FRA:LH1 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.53. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 416 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Lifetime Brands ranks better than 79.09% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lifetime Brands's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:LH1'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 34.72 Med: 36.45 Max: 43.36
Current: 43.36
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Lifetime Brands was 43.36%. The lowest was 34.72%. And the median was 36.45%.
FRA:LH1's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 79.09% of 416
companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 29.46
vs FRA:LH1: 43.36
Lifetime Brands had a gross margin of 65.86% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Lifetime Brands was 1.40% 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
Lifetime Brands had a gross margin of 65.86% 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.
Lifetime Brands Gross Margin % Related Terms
Lifetime Brands Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lifetime Brands'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:LH1 vs COOK, BSET, LOVE: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Lifetime Brands'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.
Lifetime Brands Gross Margin % vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lifetime Brands's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lifetime Brands'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.
Lifetime Brands (FRA:LH1) has a Gross Margin % of 65.86% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Lifetime Brands and its competitors. This is 81% above median its historical median of 36.45. Over the past decade, Lifetime Brands' Gross Margin % has ranged from 34.72 to 43.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Lifetime Brands ranks #87 out of 416 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 20.9%.
Is Lifetime Brands' Gross Margin % too high?
Lifetime Brands' current Gross Margin % of 65.86% is 81% above median its 10-year median of 36.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 34.72 to a high of 43.36. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median Gross Margin % is 29.46. Lifetime Brands' value of 65.86% is 123.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lifetime Brands ranks #87 out of 416 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lifetime Brands has a GF Score™ of 54/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lifetime Brands' Gross Margin % compare to COOK and BSET?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Lifetime Brands ranks #87 out of 416 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Lifetime Brands in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 29.46. Lifetime Brands' value of 65.86% is 123.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Lifetime Brands' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 34.72 to 43.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 36.45 vs. the industry median of 29.46, Lifetime Brands 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median Gross Margin % among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 29.46, based on 416 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. Lifetime Brands's current Gross Margin % of 65.86% is 123.6% 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 Lifetime Brands and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Gross Margin % is 29.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lifetime Brands's current Gross Margin % is 65.86%, which is 81% above median its own 10-year median of 36.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lifetime Brands stock overvalued right now?
Lifetime Brands (FRA:LH1) has a current Gross Margin % of 65.86%. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.53, compared to a current price of €7.55 — trading 66.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 65.86%, which is 81% above median its 10-year median of 36.45 and 123.6% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 29.46. Lifetime Brands' overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 7 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 Lifetime Brands (FRA:LH1), the current Gross Margin % is 65.86% 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 Lifetime Brands (FRA:LH1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lifetime Brands stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €7.55 is trading 66.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.53.
Key valuation signals for FRA:LH1:
Gross Margin %: 65.86% (81% above median its 10-year median of 36.45)
GF Value™: €4.53 vs. price of €7.55 (66.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 123.6% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances median (#87 of 416)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:LH1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lifetime Brands Inc is a U.S.-based company that designs, sources, and sells branded kitchenware, tableware, and other home solution products used in the home. The company's product portfolio comprises kitchen tools, cutlery, thermometers, cutting boards, spice racks, dinnerware, stemware, flatware, bath scales, thermal beverage ware, food storage, neoprene travel products, etc. These products are marketed under owned or licensed brands like Farberware, KitchenAid, Mikasa, Misto, Taylor, Sabatier, and Pfaltzgraff, among others. The company mainly sells its products directly to retailers and distributors, and a limited selection directly to consumers through its own websites. It has two reportable operating segments: U.S., which derives maximum revenue, and International.
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