The historical rank and industry rank for Grafton Group's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
GROUF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 31.62 Med: 32.38 Max: 39.38
Current: 39.38
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Grafton Group was 39.38%. The lowest was 31.62%. And the median was 32.38%.
GROUF's Gross Margin % is not ranked
in the Industrial Distribution industry.
Industry Median: 24.295
vs GROUF: 39.38
Grafton Group had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Grafton Group was 4.40% per year.
Grafton Group (OTCPK:GROUF) 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
Grafton Group had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable 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.
Grafton Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
Grafton Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Grafton Group'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.
GROUF vs FAST, GWW, FERG: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Grafton Group'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.
Grafton Group Gross Margin % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Grafton Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Grafton Group'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.
Grafton Group (GROUF) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Grafton Group and its competitors. Over the past decade, Grafton Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 31.62 to 39.38.
Is Grafton Group's Gross Margin % too high?
Grafton Group's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 31.62 to a high of 39.38.
How does Grafton Group's Gross Margin % compare to FAST and GWW?
Grafton Group's Gross Margin % of 0.00% can be compared against companies in the Industrial Distribution industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.30. Historically, Grafton Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 31.62 to 39.38 over the past decade. 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Distribution companies is 24.30, based on 154 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. 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 Grafton Group and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Grafton Group's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Grafton Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grafton Group (GROUF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.59, compared to a current price of $11.05 — trading 15.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. 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 Grafton Group (GROUF), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of Dec. 2025. 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.
Grafton Group PLC is a distributor of building materials that operates in three segments; The Distribution segment is into the distribution of building and plumbing materials to professional tradespeople engaged in residential repair, maintenance, and improvement projects and also in residential and other new build construction, The Retailing segment operates DIY and home improvement business from a network of stores that supply mainly retail customers with wide products for DIY and for the home and garden, and The Manufacturing segment is into the manufacture of dry mortar in Great Britain. The company also operates in residential and other new build construction. Geographically, the company generates over half of its revenue from the United Kingdom.
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