The historical rank and industry rank for Former BL Stores's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0HN5's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Retail - Defensive industry.
Industry Median: 24.08 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
Former BL Stores had a gross margin of 34.89% for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2024 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Former BL Stores was 0.00% per year.
Former BL Stores (LTS:0HN5) 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
Former BL Stores had a gross margin of 34.89% for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2024 => 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.
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Former BL Stores Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Former BL Stores'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.
LTS:0HN5 vs WMT, COST, TGT: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Discount Stores subindustry, Former BL Stores'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.
Former BL Stores Gross Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Former BL Stores's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Former BL Stores'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.
Former BL Stores (LTS:0HN5) has a Gross Margin % of 34.89% as of Jul. 2024. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Former BL Stores and its competitors.
Is Former BL Stores' Gross Margin % too high?
Former BL Stores' current Gross Margin % is 34.89%. The Retail - Defensive industry median Gross Margin % is 24.08. Former BL Stores' value of 34.89% is 44.9% above this industry median. Overall, Former BL Stores has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Former BL Stores' Gross Margin % compare to WMT and COST?
Former BL Stores' Gross Margin % of 34.89% can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.08. Former BL Stores' value of 34.89% is 44.9% above this benchmark. 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 - Defensive company?
The median Gross Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 24.08, based on 305 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. Former BL Stores's current Gross Margin % of 34.89% is 44.9% 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 Former BL Stores and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Former BL Stores's current Gross Margin % is 34.89%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Former BL Stores stock overvalued right now?
Former BL Stores (LTS:0HN5) has a current Gross Margin % of 34.89%. The current Gross Margin % is 34.89% and 44.9% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 24.08. Former BL Stores' overall GF Score™ is 12/100. 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 Former BL Stores (LTS:0HN5), the current Gross Margin % is 34.89% as of Jul. 2024. 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.
Former BL Stores Inc, formerly Big Lots Inc is principally engaged in operating discount retail stores. The company provides a broad range of merchandise, including food, consumables, soft home products, hard home products, furniture, electronics and accessories, and seasonal products. The company sources the merchandise from traditional and close-out channels. In addition to merchandise, the company sells gift cards, issues merchandise credits, and more. The company operates stores throughout the United States, with around one-third of its stores in California, Texas, Ohio, and Florida.
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