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Colefax GroupLSE:CFX +2.42%84 Gross Margin % is 58.99% as of Apr. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 55.93. GuruFocus rates LSE:CFX with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of £10.76 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 417 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Colefax Group ranks better than 94% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Colefax Group's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:CFX'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 53.6 Med: 55.93 Max: 57.49
Current: 57.08
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Colefax Group was 57.49%. The lowest was 53.60%. And the median was 55.93%.
LSE:CFX's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 94% of 417
companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 29.36
vs LSE:CFX: 57.08
Colefax Group had a gross margin of 58.99% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Colefax Group was 0.70% per year.
Colefax Group (LSE:CFX) 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
Colefax Group had a gross margin of 58.99% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 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.
Colefax Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
Colefax Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Colefax 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:CFX vs SN, SGI, MHK: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Colefax 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.
Colefax Group Gross Margin % vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Colefax Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Colefax 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.
Colefax Group (LSE:CFX) has a Gross Margin % of 58.99% as of Apr. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Colefax Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 55.93. Over the past decade, Colefax Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 53.60 to 57.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Colefax Group ranks #25 out of 417 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 6%.
Is Colefax Group's Gross Margin % too high?
Colefax Group's current Gross Margin % of 58.99% is near median its 10-year median of 55.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 53.60 to a high of 57.49. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median Gross Margin % is 29.36. Colefax Group's value of 58.99% is 100.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Colefax Group ranks #25 out of 417 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Colefax Group has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Colefax Group's Gross Margin % compare to SN and SGI?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Colefax Group ranks #25 out of 417 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Colefax Group in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 29.36. Colefax Group's value of 58.99% is 100.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Colefax Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 53.60 to 57.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 55.93 vs. the industry median of 29.36, Colefax 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median Gross Margin % among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 29.36, based on 417 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. Colefax Group's current Gross Margin % of 58.99% is 100.9% 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 Colefax Group and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Gross Margin % is 29.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Colefax Group's current Gross Margin % is 58.99%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 55.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Colefax Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Colefax Group (LSE:CFX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £10.76, compared to a current price of £14.80 — trading 37.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 58.99%, which is near median its 10-year median of 55.93 and 100.9% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 29.36. Colefax Group's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Colefax Group (LSE:CFX), the current Gross Margin % is 58.99% 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 Colefax Group (LSE:CFX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Colefax Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £14.80 is trading 37.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of £10.76.
GuruFocus considers Colefax Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:CFX:
Gross Margin %: 58.99% (near median its 10-year median of 55.93)
GF Value™: £10.76 vs. price of £14.80 (37.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 100.9% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances median (#25 of 417)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:CFX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Colefax Group PLC is an international designer and distributor of furnishing fabrics and wallpapers and an international decorating company. The company also sells antiques, interior and architectural design, project management, decorating, and furnishing for private and commercial clients. Its operating segments include the Product division and the Decorating division. It generates maximum revenue from the Product Division segment. Geographically, it derives the majority of its revenue from the United States and has a presence in the United Kingdom, Europe, and the Rest of the World.
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