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Metro BrandsNSE:METROBRAND +1.23%92 Gross Margin % is 57.78% as of Mar. 2026, which is 0% above its 10-year median of 57.77. GuruFocus rates NSE:METROBRAND with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1,455.84 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 1,112 Retail - Cyclical companies, Metro Brands ranks better than 83.54% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Metro Brands's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:METROBRAND'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 54.88 Med: 57.77 Max: 58.08
Current: 57.92
During the past 8 years, the highestGross Margin % of Metro Brands was 58.08%. The lowest was 54.88%. And the median was 57.77%.
NSE:METROBRAND's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 83.54% of 1112
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 36.24
vs NSE:METROBRAND: 57.92
Metro Brands had a gross margin of 57.78% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Metro Brands was 0.80% per year.
Metro Brands (NSE:METROBRAND) 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
Metro Brands had a gross margin of 57.78% 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.
Metro Brands Gross Margin % Related Terms
Metro Brands Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Metro Brands'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.
NSE:METROBRAND vs TJX, ROST, BURL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Metro Brands'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.
Metro Brands Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Metro Brands's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Metro Brands'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.
Metro Brands (NSE:METROBRAND) has a Gross Margin % of 57.78% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Metro Brands and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 57.77. Over the past decade, Metro Brands' Gross Margin % has ranged from 54.88 to 58.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Metro Brands ranks #183 out of 1112 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 16.5%.
Is Metro Brands' Gross Margin % too high?
Metro Brands' current Gross Margin % of 57.78% is near median its 10-year median of 57.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 54.88 to a high of 58.08. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.24. Metro Brands' value of 57.78% is 59.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Metro Brands ranks #183 out of 1112 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Metro Brands has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metro Brands' Gross Margin % compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Metro Brands ranks #183 out of 1112 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Metro Brands in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.24. Metro Brands' value of 57.78% is 59.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Metro Brands' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 54.88 to 58.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 57.77 vs. the industry median of 36.24, Metro Brands 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 36.24, based on 1,112 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. Metro Brands's current Gross Margin % of 57.78% is 59.4% 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 Metro Brands and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Metro Brands's current Gross Margin % is 57.78%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 57.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metro Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metro Brands (NSE:METROBRAND) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,455.84, compared to a current price of ₹1,072.60 — trading 26.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 57.78%, which is near median its 10-year median of 57.77 and 59.4% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.24. Metro Brands' overall GF Score™ is 92/100. 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 Metro Brands (NSE:METROBRAND), the current Gross Margin % is 57.78% 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 Metro Brands (NSE:METROBRAND) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metro Brands stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹1,072.60 is trading 26.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,455.84.
GuruFocus considers Metro Brands to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:METROBRAND:
Gross Margin %: 57.78% (near median its 10-year median of 57.77)
GF Value™: ₹1,455.84 vs. price of ₹1,072.60 (26.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 59.4% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#183 of 1112)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:METROBRAND stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Metro Brands Ltd is a specialty retailer of fashion footwear, bags, and accessories. It offers a wide range of branded products for the entire family, including items for men, women, unisex, and kids, suitable for every occasion, from casual to formal events. The company is also involved in manufacturing foot care and shoe care products through a joint venture. The various in-house and third-party brands in its product portfolio include Metro Shoes, Mochi Shoes, Clarks, Fila, New Era, Foot Locker, FitFlop, Walkway Shoes, Crocs, daVinchi, and Cheemo. The company's only business is the trading of fashion footwear, bags, and accessories, operating in the premium and economy categories.
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