NorthannNCL -4.16%17 Gross Margin % is -9.98% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NCL with a GF Score™ of 17/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.54 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 419 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Northann ranks worse than 79.95% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Northann's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.50 Mil. Northann's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $4.96 Mil. Therefore, Northann's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -9.98%.
Warning Sign:
Northann Corp gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -3.4%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Northann's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NCL'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.69 Med: 26.12 Max: 34.53
Current: 17.79
During the past 6 years, the highestGross Margin % of Northann was 34.53%. The lowest was 8.69%. And the median was 26.12%.
NCL's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 79.95% of 419
companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 29.11
vs NCL: 17.79
Northann had a gross margin of -9.98% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Northann was -3.40% per year.
Northann (AMEX:NCL) 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
Northann had a gross margin of -9.98% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable 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.
Northann Gross Margin % Related Terms
Northann Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Northann'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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Northann'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.
Northann Gross Margin % vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Northann's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Northann'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.
Northann (NCL) has a Gross Margin % of -9.98% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Northann and its competitors. Over the past decade, Northann's Gross Margin % has ranged from 8.69 to 34.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Northann ranks #335 out of 419 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 80%.
Is Northann's Gross Margin % too high?
Northann's current Gross Margin % is -9.98%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.69 to a high of 34.53. Based on the distribution chart, Northann ranks #335 out of 419 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Northann has a GF Score™ of 17/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Northann's Gross Margin % compare to SNTW and ATER?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Northann ranks #335 out of 419 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Northann in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 29.11. Historically, Northann's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 8.69 to 34.53 over the past decade. 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median Gross Margin % among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 29.11, based on 419 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. 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 Northann and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Gross Margin % is 29.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Northann's current Gross Margin % is -9.98%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Northann stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northann (NCL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.54, compared to a current price of $0.16 — trading 70.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is -9.98%. Northann's overall GF Score™ is 17/100 with 6 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 Northann (NCL), the current Gross Margin % is -9.98% 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.
Is Northann (NCL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northann stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.16 is trading 70.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.54.
GuruFocus considers Northann to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NCL:
Gross Margin %: -9.98%
GF Value™: $0.54 vs. price of $0.16 (70.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NCL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Northann Corp specialized in 3D-printed flooring solutions under its flagship brand, Benchwick. The company's operations span the full spectrum of additive manufacturing, from sourcing recycled ocean plastics to the final production of intricate flooring designs. It offers an extensive range of proprietary solutions, including Infinite Glass, DSE, TruBevel, and MattMaster, mainly through its sales network in North America and Europe.
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