Brunello Cucinelli SpAMIL:BC +0.10%88 Gross Margin % is 91.46% as of Dec. 2025, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 88.73. GuruFocus rates MIL:BC with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of €118.38 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,117 Retail - Cyclical companies, Brunello Cucinelli SpA ranks better than 98.93% on this metric.
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
Brunello Cucinelli SpA had a gross margin of 91.46% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 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.
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Brunello Cucinelli SpA Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Brunello Cucinelli SpA'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.
For the Luxury Goods subindustry, Brunello Cucinelli SpA'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.
Brunello Cucinelli SpA Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Brunello Cucinelli SpA's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Brunello Cucinelli SpA'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.
Brunello Cucinelli SpA (MIL:BC) has a Gross Margin % of 91.46% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Brunello Cucinelli SpA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 88.73. Over the past decade, Brunello Cucinelli SpA's Gross Margin % has ranged from 83.72 to 92.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Brunello Cucinelli SpA ranks #12 out of 1117 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 1.1%.
Is Brunello Cucinelli SpA's Gross Margin % too high?
Brunello Cucinelli SpA's current Gross Margin % of 91.46% is near median its 10-year median of 88.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 83.72 to a high of 92.23. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.25. Brunello Cucinelli SpA's value of 91.46% is 152.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Brunello Cucinelli SpA ranks #12 out of 1117 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Brunello Cucinelli SpA has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Brunello Cucinelli SpA's Gross Margin % compare to TPR and SIG?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Brunello Cucinelli SpA ranks #12 out of 1117 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Brunello Cucinelli SpA in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.25. Brunello Cucinelli SpA's value of 91.46% is 152.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Brunello Cucinelli SpA's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 83.72 to 92.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 88.73 vs. the industry median of 36.25, Brunello Cucinelli SpA 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 36.25, 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. Brunello Cucinelli SpA's current Gross Margin % of 91.46% is 152.3% 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 Brunello Cucinelli SpA and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Brunello Cucinelli SpA's current Gross Margin % is 91.46%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 88.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Brunello Cucinelli SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brunello Cucinelli SpA (MIL:BC) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €118.38, compared to a current price of €82.42 — trading 30.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 91.46%, which is near median its 10-year median of 88.73 and 152.3% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.25. Brunello Cucinelli SpA's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 2 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 Brunello Cucinelli SpA (MIL:BC), the current Gross Margin % is 91.46% 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 Brunello Cucinelli SpA (MIL:BC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brunello Cucinelli SpA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €82.42 is trading 30.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €118.38.
GuruFocus considers Brunello Cucinelli SpA to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:BC:
Gross Margin %: 91.46% (near median its 10-year median of 88.73)
GF Value™: €118.38 vs. price of €82.42 (30.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 152.3% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#12 of 1117)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:BC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Brunello Cucinelli, an Italian luxury apparel brand, keeps its entire supply chain in Italy, focusing on quality and hand-crafted design. Known for its cashmere-focused, timeless apparel, the brand appeals to luxury consumers who value enduring style over trends. Ready-to-wear clothing accounts for 85% of revenue and accessories for 15%. With a global presence, 35% of revenue comes from Europe, 37% from the Americas, and the remainder from a growing share in Asia. Women's collections contribute 50% of revenue, men's collections contribute 50%.
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