Ollie's Bargain Outlet HoldingsFRA:OL6 -3.99%83 Gross Margin % is 41.88% as of Apr. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 40.04. GuruFocus rates FRA:OL6 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €101.98 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 303 Retail - Defensive companies, Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings ranks better than 86.14% on this metric.
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
Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings had a gross margin of 41.88% 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.
Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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FRA:OL6 vs PSMT, TBBB, BJ: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Discount Stores subindustry, Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings'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.
Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings Gross Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings'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.
Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings (FRA:OL6) has a Gross Margin % of 41.88% as of Apr. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 40.04. Over the past decade, Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 35.91 to 40.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings ranks #42 out of 303 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 13.9%.
Is Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 41.88% is near median its 10-year median of 40.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 35.91 to a high of 40.71. The Retail - Defensive industry median Gross Margin % is 24.08. Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings' value of 41.88% is 73.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings ranks #42 out of 303 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to PSMT and TBBB?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings ranks #42 out of 303 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.08. Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings' value of 41.88% is 73.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 35.91 to 40.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 40.04 vs. the industry median of 24.08, Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings 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 - Defensive company?
The median Gross Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 24.08, based on 303 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. Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 41.88% is 73.9% 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 Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 41.88%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 40.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings (FRA:OL6) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €101.98, compared to a current price of €61.10 — trading 40.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 41.88%, which is near median its 10-year median of 40.04 and 73.9% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 24.08. Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings (FRA:OL6), the current Gross Margin % is 41.88% 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 Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings (FRA:OL6) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €61.10 is trading 40.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €101.98.
GuruFocus considers Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:OL6:
Gross Margin %: 41.88% (near median its 10-year median of 40.04)
GF Value™: €101.98 vs. price of €61.10 (40.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 73.9% above the Retail - Defensive median (#42 of 303)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:OL6 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings Business Description
Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings Inc is a retailer of closeout merchandise and excess inventory. The company sells name-brand household items that consumers use every day at prices heavily discounted compared with traditional retailers. It offers customers a broad selection of brand-name products, including housewares, bed and bath, food, floor coverings, health and beauty aids, books and stationery, toys, and electronics. The company operates stores across the Eastern half of the United States. Its differentiated go-to-market plan is characterized by a fun, engaging treasure-hunt shopping experience, a compelling customer value proposition, and witty, humorous in-store signage and advertising campaigns.
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