Halfords GroupHLFDF 75 Gross Margin % is 54.35% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 50.82. GuruFocus rates HLFDF with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.25. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,117 Retail - Cyclical companies, Halfords Group ranks better than 76.72% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Halfords Group's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HLFDF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 48.49 Med: 50.82 Max: 52.89
Current: 52.89
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Halfords Group was 52.89%. The lowest was 48.49%. And the median was 50.82%.
HLFDF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 76.72% of 1117
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 36.23
vs HLFDF: 52.89
Halfords Group had a gross margin of 54.35% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Halfords Group was 0.30% per year.
Halfords Group (OTCPK:HLFDF) 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
Halfords Group had a gross margin of 54.35% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.
Halfords Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
Halfords Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Halfords 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.
HLFDF vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Halfords 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.
Halfords Group Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Halfords Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Halfords 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.
Halfords Group (HLFDF) has a Gross Margin % of 54.35% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Halfords Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 50.82. Over the past decade, Halfords Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 48.49 to 52.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Halfords Group ranks #260 out of 1117 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 23.3%.
Is Halfords Group's Gross Margin % too high?
Halfords Group's current Gross Margin % of 54.35% is near median its 10-year median of 50.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 48.49 to a high of 52.89. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.23. Halfords Group's value of 54.35% is 50% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Halfords Group ranks #260 out of 1117 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Halfords Group has a GF Score™ of 75/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Halfords Group's Gross Margin % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Halfords Group ranks #260 out of 1117 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Halfords Group in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.23. Halfords Group's value of 54.35% is 50% above this benchmark. Historically, Halfords Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 48.49 to 52.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 50.82 vs. the industry median of 36.23, Halfords Group 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 - 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. Halfords Group's current Gross Margin % of 54.35% is 50% 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 Halfords Group 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. Halfords Group's current Gross Margin % is 54.35%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 50.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Halfords Group stock overvalued right now?
Halfords Group (HLFDF) has a current Gross Margin % of 54.35%. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.25, compared to a current price of $1.71 — trading 36.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 54.35%, which is near median its 10-year median of 50.82 and 50% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.23. Halfords Group's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Halfords Group (HLFDF), the current Gross Margin % is 54.35% 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 Halfords Group (HLFDF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Halfords Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $1.71 is trading 36.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.25.
Key valuation signals for HLFDF:
Gross Margin %: 54.35% (near median its 10-year median of 50.82)
GF Value™: $1.25 vs. price of $1.71 (36.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 50% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#260 of 1117)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HLFDF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Halfords Group PLC is a retailer of automotive and cycling products. The company also provides vehicle servicing, maintenance, and repairs through garages and mobile vans. It is also engaged in the provision of software as a service. The company operates retail stores and auto centers in the United Kingdom and Ireland, and it participates in online retail as well. The business is divided into two segments: Retail and Autocentres. The Retail segment which derives maximum revenue, operates retail outlets for its automotive, leisure, and cycling products. The Autocentres segment operates centers for car servicing and repair in the U.K. Halfords' key cycling brands include Apollo, Carrera, and Boardman, but the company offers third-party bike brands as well.
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