Wickes GroupLSE:WIX +1.39%68 Gross Margin % is 37.42% as of Dec. 2025, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 36.97. GuruFocus rates LSE:WIX with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.79 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,117 Retail - Cyclical companies, Wickes Group ranks better than 51.57% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Wickes Group's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:WIX'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 36.36 Med: 36.97 Max: 39.15
Current: 36.9
During the past 8 years, the highestGross Margin % of Wickes Group was 39.15%. The lowest was 36.36%. And the median was 36.97%.
LSE:WIX's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 51.57% of 1117
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 36.23
vs LSE:WIX: 36.90
Wickes Group had a gross margin of 37.42% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Wickes Group was -0.40% per year.
Wickes Group (LSE:WIX) 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
Wickes Group had a gross margin of 37.42% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Wickes Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
Wickes Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Wickes 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:WIX vs HD, LOW, FND: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Home Improvement Retail subindustry, Wickes 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.
Wickes Group Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Wickes Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wickes 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.
Wickes Group (LSE:WIX) has a Gross Margin % of 37.42% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Wickes Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 36.97. Over the past decade, Wickes Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 36.36 to 39.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Wickes Group ranks #541 out of 1117 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 48.4%.
Is Wickes Group's Gross Margin % too high?
Wickes Group's current Gross Margin % of 37.42% is near median its 10-year median of 36.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 36.36 to a high of 39.15. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.23. Wickes Group's value of 37.42% is 3.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wickes Group ranks #541 out of 1117 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Wickes Group has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wickes Group's Gross Margin % compare to HD and LOW?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Wickes Group ranks #541 out of 1117 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Wickes Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.23. Wickes Group's value of 37.42% is 3.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Wickes Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 36.36 to 39.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 36.97 vs. the industry median of 36.23, Wickes 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. Wickes Group's current Gross Margin % of 37.42% is 3.3% 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 Wickes 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. Wickes Group's current Gross Margin % is 37.42%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 36.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wickes Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wickes Group (LSE:WIX) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.79, compared to a current price of £1.90 — trading 5.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 37.42%, which is near median its 10-year median of 36.97 and 3.3% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.23. Wickes Group's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Wickes Group (LSE:WIX), the current Gross Margin % is 37.42% 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 Wickes Group (LSE:WIX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wickes Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £1.90 is trading 5.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of £1.79.
GuruFocus considers Wickes Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:WIX:
Gross Margin %: 37.42% (near median its 10-year median of 36.97)
GF Value™: £1.79 vs. price of £1.90 (5.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 3.3% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#541 of 1117)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:WIX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wickes Group PLC is a digitally-led, service-enabled home improvement retailer that delivers choice, convenience, and value service to customers across the United Kingdom. Its three key customers include Local Trade, Design & Installation, and Do-it-yourself (DIY). The company operates from its network of right-sized stores, which support nationwide fulfillment from convenient locations throughout the United Kingdom, and through its digital channels, including its website, TradePro mobile app for trade members, and its DIY app. These digital channels allow customers to research and order an extended range of its products and services and arrange virtual and in-person design consultations. The company has a single operating segment.
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