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Valor Holdings CoNGO:9956 78 Gross Margin % is 30.16% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 28.90. GuruFocus rates NGO:9956 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,976.18 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,117 Retail - Cyclical companies, Valor Holdings Co ranks worse than 62.49% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Valor Holdings Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NGO:9956'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 27.46 Med: 28.9 Max: 29.63
Current: 29.63
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Valor Holdings Co was 29.63%. The lowest was 27.46%. And the median was 28.90%.
NGO:9956's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 62.49% of 1117
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 36.29
vs NGO:9956: 29.63
Valor Holdings Co had a gross margin of 30.16% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Valor Holdings Co was 0.40% per year.
Valor Holdings Co (NGO:9956) 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
Valor Holdings Co had a gross margin of 30.16% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Valor Holdings Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Valor Holdings Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Valor Holdings Co'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 Department Stores subindustry, Valor Holdings Co'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.
Valor Holdings Co Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Valor Holdings Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Valor Holdings Co'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.
Valor Holdings Co (NGO:9956) has a Gross Margin % of 30.16% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Valor Holdings Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 28.90. Over the past decade, Valor Holdings Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.46 to 29.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Valor Holdings Co ranks #698 out of 1117 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 62.5%.
Is Valor Holdings Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Valor Holdings Co's current Gross Margin % of 30.16% is near median its 10-year median of 28.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.46 to a high of 29.63. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.29. Valor Holdings Co's value of 30.16% is 16.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Valor Holdings Co ranks #698 out of 1117 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Valor Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Valor Holdings Co's Gross Margin % compare to DDS?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Valor Holdings Co ranks #698 out of 1117 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Valor Holdings Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.29. Valor Holdings Co's value of 30.16% is 16.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Valor Holdings Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.46 to 29.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.90 vs. the industry median of 36.29, Valor Holdings Co has consistently been below 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 36.29, 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. Valor Holdings Co's current Gross Margin % of 30.16% is 16.9% below 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 Valor Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Valor Holdings Co's current Gross Margin % is 30.16%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 28.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Valor Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Valor Holdings Co (NGO:9956) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,976.18, compared to a current price of 円3,425.00 — trading 15.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 30.16%, which is near median its 10-year median of 28.90 and 16.9% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.29. Valor Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Valor Holdings Co (NGO:9956), the current Gross Margin % is 30.16% 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 Valor Holdings Co (NGO:9956) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Valor Holdings Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円3,425.00 is trading 15.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,976.18.
GuruFocus considers Valor Holdings Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NGO:9956:
Gross Margin %: 30.16% (near median its 10-year median of 28.90)
GF Value™: 円2,976.18 vs. price of 円3,425.00 (15.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 16.9% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#698 of 1117)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NGO:9956 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Valor Holdings Co Ltd is engaged in the processing and retail of food and other lifestyle-related goods. It owns Supermarket, Drug store, Home center, Sports club and Pet Shop among others.
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