Rex Trueform GroupJSE:RTO 59 Gross Margin % is 53.19% as of Dec. 2025, which is 0% above its 10-year median of 53.02. GuruFocus rates JSE:RTO with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of R10.66 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,113 Retail - Cyclical companies, Rex Trueform Group ranks better than 77.63% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Rex Trueform Group's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:RTO'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 45.71 Med: 53.02 Max: 55.14
Current: 53.84
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Rex Trueform Group was 55.14%. The lowest was 45.71%. And the median was 53.02%.
JSE:RTO's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 77.63% of 1113
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 36.26
vs JSE:RTO: 53.84
Rex Trueform Group had a gross margin of 53.19% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Rex Trueform Group was 0.00% per year.
Rex Trueform Group (JSE:RTO) 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
Rex Trueform Group had a gross margin of 53.19% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Rex Trueform Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
Rex Trueform Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Rex Trueform 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.
JSE:RTO vs TJX, ROST, BURL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Rex Trueform 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.
Rex Trueform Group Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Rex Trueform Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Rex Trueform 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.
Rex Trueform Group (JSE:RTO) has a Gross Margin % of 53.19% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Rex Trueform Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 53.02. Over the past decade, Rex Trueform Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 45.71 to 55.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Rex Trueform Group ranks #249 out of 1113 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 22.4%.
Is Rex Trueform Group's Gross Margin % too high?
Rex Trueform Group's current Gross Margin % of 53.19% is near median its 10-year median of 53.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 45.71 to a high of 55.14. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.26. Rex Trueform Group's value of 53.19% is 46.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Rex Trueform Group ranks #249 out of 1113 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Rex Trueform Group has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rex Trueform Group's Gross Margin % compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Rex Trueform Group ranks #249 out of 1113 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Rex Trueform Group in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.26. Rex Trueform Group's value of 53.19% is 46.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Rex Trueform Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 45.71 to 55.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 53.02 vs. the industry median of 36.26, Rex Trueform 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 36.26, based on 1,113 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. Rex Trueform Group's current Gross Margin % of 53.19% is 46.7% 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 Rex Trueform Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rex Trueform Group's current Gross Margin % is 53.19%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 53.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rex Trueform Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rex Trueform Group (JSE:RTO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R10.66, compared to a current price of R11.00 — trading 3.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 53.19%, which is near median its 10-year median of 53.02 and 46.7% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.26. Rex Trueform Group's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 6 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 Rex Trueform Group (JSE:RTO), the current Gross Margin % is 53.19% 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.
Is Rex Trueform Group (JSE:RTO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rex Trueform Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R11.00 is trading 3.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of R10.66.
GuruFocus considers Rex Trueform Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:RTO:
Gross Margin %: 53.19% (near median its 10-year median of 53.02)
GF Value™: R10.66 vs. price of R11.00 (3.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 46.7% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#249 of 1113)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:RTO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Rex Trueform Group Ltd is a holding company. It is organized into four segments: Retail segment which comprises of the retailing of fashion apparel through Queenspark stores in South Africa. Property segment comprising of the group's property portfolio based in Cape Town, which includes both investment and owner occupied properties. Media and broadcasting segment engaged in the provision of media and satellite equipment and services through Telemedia. Water infrastructure segment comprises of an indirect investment made in a private water and wastewater utility group. The technology segment comprises of the group's investment in Byte Orbit that designs, builds, and launches digital innovation products through a full product lifecycle approach.
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