Bed Bath & BeyondFRA:OVER -8.71%70 Gross Margin % is 23.89% as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 21.72. GuruFocus rates FRA:OVER with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.23. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,117 Retail - Cyclical companies, Bed Bath & Beyond ranks worse than 71.53% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bed Bath & Beyond's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:OVER'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 18.41 Med: 21.72 Max: 26.31
Current: 24.38
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Bed Bath & Beyond was 26.31%. The lowest was 18.41%. And the median was 21.72%.
FRA:OVER's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 71.53% of 1117
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 36.23
vs FRA:OVER: 24.38
Bed Bath & Beyond had a gross margin of 23.89% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Bed Bath & Beyond was 0.00% per year.
Bed Bath & Beyond (FRA:OVER) 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
Bed Bath & Beyond had a gross margin of 23.89% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Bed Bath & Beyond Gross Margin % Related Terms
Bed Bath & Beyond Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bed Bath & Beyond'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:OVER vs LOGC, NEGG, TDUP: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Internet Retail subindustry, Bed Bath & Beyond'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.
Bed Bath & Beyond Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Bed Bath & Beyond's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bed Bath & Beyond'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.
Bed Bath & Beyond (FRA:OVER) has a Gross Margin % of 23.89% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Bed Bath & Beyond and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 21.72. Over the past decade, Bed Bath & Beyond's Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.41 to 26.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Bed Bath & Beyond ranks #799 out of 1117 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 71.5%.
Is Bed Bath & Beyond's Gross Margin % too high?
Bed Bath & Beyond's current Gross Margin % of 23.89% is 10% above median its 10-year median of 21.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.41 to a high of 26.31. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.23. Bed Bath & Beyond's value of 23.89% is 34.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bed Bath & Beyond ranks #799 out of 1117 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Bed Bath & Beyond has a GF Score™ of 70/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bed Bath & Beyond's Gross Margin % compare to LOGC and NEGG?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Bed Bath & Beyond ranks #799 out of 1117 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Bed Bath & Beyond in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.23. Bed Bath & Beyond's value of 23.89% is 34.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Bed Bath & Beyond's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.41 to 26.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.72 vs. the industry median of 36.23, Bed Bath & Beyond 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 36.23, 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. Bed Bath & Beyond's current Gross Margin % of 23.89% is 34.1% 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 Bed Bath & Beyond 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. Bed Bath & Beyond's current Gross Margin % is 23.89%, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 21.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bed Bath & Beyond stock overvalued right now?
Bed Bath & Beyond (FRA:OVER) has a current Gross Margin % of 23.89%. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.23, compared to a current price of €5.24 — trading 0.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 23.89%, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 21.72 and 34.1% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.23. Bed Bath & Beyond's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Bed Bath & Beyond (FRA:OVER), the current Gross Margin % is 23.89% 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 Bed Bath & Beyond (FRA:OVER) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bed Bath & Beyond stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €5.24 is trading 0.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €5.23.
Key valuation signals for FRA:OVER:
Gross Margin %: 23.89% (10% above median its 10-year median of 21.72)
GF Value™: €5.23 vs. price of €5.24 (0.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 34.1% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#799 of 1117)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:OVER stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc is an e-commerce-focused retailer with an affinity model that owns or has ownership interests in various retail brands, offering products and services that enable its customers to enhance everyday life through quality, style, and value. The company currently owns Bed Bath & Beyond, Overstock, buybuy BABY, and other related brands and websites, as well as a blockchain asset portfolio. Its e-commerce platforms, www.bedbathandbeyond.com and www.overstock.com, are targeted at customers seeking various products such as furniture, bedding, area rugs, tabletop and cookware, decor, storage, jewelry, etc, at affordable prices. In addition to products, the company also offers add-on services across platforms, including warranties, shipping insurance, and installation services.
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