Maisons du Monde FranceMDOUF -37.65%54 Gross Margin % is 66.58% as of Jun. 2025, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 67.27. GuruFocus rates MDOUF with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of $23.34. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,117 Retail - Cyclical companies, Maisons du Monde France ranks better than 91.41% on this metric.
MDOUF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 91.41% of 1117
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 36.23
vs MDOUF: 65.62
Maisons du Monde France had a gross margin of 66.58% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Maisons du Monde France was -0.60% per year.
Maisons du Monde France (OTCPK:MDOUF) 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
Maisons du Monde France had a gross margin of 66.58% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 => 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.
Maisons du Monde France Gross Margin % Related Terms
Maisons du Monde France Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
For the Home Improvement Retail subindustry, Maisons du Monde France'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.
Maisons du Monde France Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Maisons du Monde France's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Maisons du Monde France'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.
Maisons du Monde France (MDOUF) has a Gross Margin % of 66.58% as of Jun. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Maisons du Monde France and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 67.27. Over the past decade, Maisons du Monde France's Gross Margin % has ranged from 64.94 to 68.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Maisons du Monde France ranks #96 out of 1117 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 8.6%.
Is Maisons du Monde France's Gross Margin % too high?
Maisons du Monde France's current Gross Margin % of 66.58% is near median its 10-year median of 67.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 64.94 to a high of 68.98. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.23. Maisons du Monde France's value of 66.58% is 83.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Maisons du Monde France ranks #96 out of 1117 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Maisons du Monde France has a GF Score™ of 54/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Maisons du Monde France's Gross Margin % compare to HD and LOW?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Maisons du Monde France ranks #96 out of 1117 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Maisons du Monde France in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.23. Maisons du Monde France's value of 66.58% is 83.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Maisons du Monde France's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 64.94 to 68.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 67.27 vs. the industry median of 36.23, Maisons du Monde France 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. Maisons du Monde France's current Gross Margin % of 66.58% is 83.8% 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 Maisons du Monde France 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. Maisons du Monde France's current Gross Margin % is 66.58%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 67.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Maisons du Monde France stock overvalued right now?
Maisons du Monde France (MDOUF) has a current Gross Margin % of 66.58%. The stock's GF Value™ is $23.34, compared to a current price of $2.30 — trading 90.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 66.58%, which is near median its 10-year median of 67.27 and 83.8% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.23. Maisons du Monde France's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 4 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 Maisons du Monde France (MDOUF), the current Gross Margin % is 66.58% as of Jun. 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 Maisons du Monde France (MDOUF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maisons du Monde France stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $2.30 is trading 90.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $23.34.
Key valuation signals for MDOUF:
Gross Margin %: 66.58% (near median its 10-year median of 67.27)
GF Value™: $23.34 vs. price of $2.30 (90.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 83.8% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#96 of 1117)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MDOUF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Maisons du Monde France SA is a multichannel retailer of stylish affordable homeware. Its product range consists of homeware products, decoration items, and furniture. The product categories include small decorative items such as household textiles, tableware and kitchenware, mirrors and picture frames, as well as large decorative items and furniture such as large mirrors and lamps, tables, chairs, armchairs and sofas, cupboards, bookshelves and outdoor furniture. It sells its products through its network of stores and its online platform to the customers based in European markets.
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