Lewis GroupLWSGF 95 Gross Margin % is 60.85% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 65.02. GuruFocus rates LWSGF with a GF Score™ of 95/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,117 Retail - Cyclical companies, Lewis Group ranks better than 85.94% on this metric.
Lewis Group Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.7%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lewis Group's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LWSGF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 55.58 Med: 65.02 Max: 73.16
Current: 60.04
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Lewis Group was 73.16%. The lowest was 55.58%. And the median was 65.02%.
LWSGF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 85.94% of 1117
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 36.23
vs LWSGF: 60.04
Lewis Group had a gross margin of 60.85% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Lewis Group was -1.70% per year.
Lewis Group (OTCPK:LWSGF) 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
Lewis Group had a gross margin of 60.85% 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.
Lewis Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
Lewis Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lewis 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.
LWSGF vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Lewis 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.
Lewis Group Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lewis Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lewis 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.
Lewis Group (LWSGF) has a Gross Margin % of 60.85% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Lewis Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 65.02. Over the past decade, Lewis Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 55.58 to 73.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Lewis Group ranks #157 out of 1117 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 14.1%.
Is Lewis Group's Gross Margin % too high?
Lewis Group's current Gross Margin % of 60.85% is near median its 10-year median of 65.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 55.58 to a high of 73.16. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.23. Lewis Group's value of 60.85% is 68% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lewis Group ranks #157 out of 1117 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lewis Group has a GF Score™ of 95/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lewis Group's Gross Margin % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Lewis Group ranks #157 out of 1117 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Lewis Group in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.23. Lewis Group's value of 60.85% is 68% above this benchmark. Historically, Lewis Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 55.58 to 73.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 65.02 vs. the industry median of 36.23, Lewis 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. Lewis Group's current Gross Margin % of 60.85% is 68% 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 Lewis 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. Lewis Group's current Gross Margin % is 60.85%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 65.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lewis Group stock overvalued right now?
Lewis Group (LWSGF) has a current Gross Margin % of 60.85%. The current Gross Margin % is 60.85%, which is near median its 10-year median of 65.02 and 68% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.23. Lewis Group's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 3 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 Lewis Group (LWSGF), the current Gross Margin % is 60.85% 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.
Lewis Group Ltd is a South Africa-based retailer of household furniture and electrical appliances through its three trading brands, Lewis, Beares, and Best Home and Electric. Lewis sells a range of household furniture, electrical appliances, and home electronics to customers in the LSM 4 to 7 categories. Best Home and Electric is a retailer of electrical appliances, sound and vision equipment, and furniture, targeting LSM four to seven customers. Its operating segments are Traditional retail and Cash retail. The company generates majority of the revenue from Traditional retail segment. Beares is a retailer of upmarket furniture, electrical appliances, and home electronics to customers in the LSM 6 to 9 categories.
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