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Village Super MarketFRA:VSU -1.06%63 Gross Margin % is 28.08% as of Apr. 2026, which is 0% above its 10-year median of 27.95. GuruFocus rates FRA:VSU with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of €28.86 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 304 Retail - Defensive companies, Village Super Market ranks better than 64.14% on this metric.
Village Super Market (FRA:VSU) 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
Village Super Market had a gross margin of 28.08% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 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.
Village Super Market Gross Margin % Related Terms
Village Super Market Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Village Super Market'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:VSU vs YSWY, NGVC, DNUT: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Village Super Market'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.
Village Super Market Gross Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Village Super Market's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Village Super Market'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.
Village Super Market (FRA:VSU) has a Gross Margin % of 28.08% as of Apr. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Village Super Market and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 27.95. Over the past decade, Village Super Market's Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.22 to 28.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Village Super Market ranks #109 out of 304 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 35.9%.
Is Village Super Market's Gross Margin % too high?
Village Super Market's current Gross Margin % of 28.08% is near median its 10-year median of 27.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.22 to a high of 28.70. The Retail - Defensive industry median Gross Margin % is 24.17. Village Super Market's value of 28.08% is 16.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Village Super Market ranks #109 out of 304 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Village Super Market has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Village Super Market's Gross Margin % compare to YSWY and NGVC?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Village Super Market ranks #109 out of 304 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Village Super Market in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.17. Village Super Market's value of 28.08% is 16.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Village Super Market's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.22 to 28.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.95 vs. the industry median of 24.17, Village Super Market 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 24.17, based on 304 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. Village Super Market's current Gross Margin % of 28.08% is 16.2% 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 Village Super Market and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Village Super Market's current Gross Margin % is 28.08%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 27.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Village Super Market stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Village Super Market (FRA:VSU) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €28.86, compared to a current price of €37.20 — trading 28.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 28.08%, which is near median its 10-year median of 27.95 and 16.2% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 24.17. Village Super Market's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 5 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 Village Super Market (FRA:VSU), the current Gross Margin % is 28.08% 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 Village Super Market (FRA:VSU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Village Super Market stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €37.20 is trading 28.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €28.86.
GuruFocus considers Village Super Market to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:VSU:
Gross Margin %: 28.08% (near median its 10-year median of 27.95)
GF Value™: €28.86 vs. price of €37.20 (28.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 16.2% above the Retail - Defensive median (#109 of 304)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:VSU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Village Super Market Inc operates a chain of ShopRite supermarkets, a few of which are in northern New Jersey, southern New Jersey, Maryland, and in northeastern Pennsylvania. The company is a member of Wakefern Food Corporation (Wakefern), a retailer-owned food cooperative and owner of the ShopRite name. It consists of one operating segment, the retail sale of food and nonfood products.
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