Burberry GroupLSE:BRBY +1.10%77 Gross Margin % is 67.87% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 68.92. GuruFocus rates LSE:BRBY with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of £10.81 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,110 Retail - Cyclical companies, Burberry Group ranks better than 92.88% on this metric.
Burberry Group PLC gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.8%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Burberry Group's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:BRBY'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 62.49 Med: 68.92 Max: 71.16
Current: 67.89
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Burberry Group was 71.16%. The lowest was 62.49%. And the median was 68.92%.
LSE:BRBY's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 92.88% of 1110
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 36.33
vs LSE:BRBY: 67.89
Burberry Group had a gross margin of 67.87% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Burberry Group was -1.80% per year.
Burberry Group (LSE:BRBY) 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
Burberry Group had a gross margin of 67.87% 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.
Burberry Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
Burberry Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Burberry 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.
LSE:BRBY vs TPR, SIG, CPRI: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Luxury Goods subindustry, Burberry 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.
Burberry Group Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Burberry Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Burberry 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.
Burberry Group (LSE:BRBY) has a Gross Margin % of 67.87% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Burberry Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 68.92. Over the past decade, Burberry Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 62.49 to 71.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Burberry Group ranks #79 out of 1110 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 7.1%.
Is Burberry Group's Gross Margin % too high?
Burberry Group's current Gross Margin % of 67.87% is near median its 10-year median of 68.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 62.49 to a high of 71.16. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.33. Burberry Group's value of 67.87% is 86.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Burberry Group ranks #79 out of 1110 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Burberry Group has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Burberry Group's Gross Margin % compare to TPR and SIG?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Burberry Group ranks #79 out of 1110 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Burberry Group in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.33. Burberry Group's value of 67.87% is 86.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Burberry Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 62.49 to 71.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 68.92 vs. the industry median of 36.33, Burberry 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 36.33, based on 1,110 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. Burberry Group's current Gross Margin % of 67.87% is 86.8% 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 Burberry Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Burberry Group's current Gross Margin % is 67.87%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 68.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Burberry Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Burberry Group (LSE:BRBY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £10.81, compared to a current price of £11.05 — trading 2.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 67.87%, which is near median its 10-year median of 68.92 and 86.8% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.33. Burberry Group's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Burberry Group (LSE:BRBY), the current Gross Margin % is 67.87% 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 Burberry Group (LSE:BRBY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Burberry Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £11.05 is trading 2.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of £10.81.
GuruFocus considers Burberry Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:BRBY:
Gross Margin %: 67.87% (near median its 10-year median of 68.92)
GF Value™: £10.81 vs. price of £11.05 (2.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 86.8% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#79 of 1110)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:BRBY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Burberry, a British luxury monobrand that is more than 160 years old, is best known for its outerwear and signature plaid scarves. It has a global presence, with 35% of revenue generated in Europe, 43% in Asia, and 22% in North America. Apparel contributes over 60% of sales.
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