Purple UnitedlesNSE:PURPLEUTED -0.91%14 Gross Margin % is 60.37% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 59.73. GuruFocus rates NSE:PURPLEUTED with a GF Score™ of 14/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,020 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Purple Unitedles ranks better than 88.04% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Purple Unitedles's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:PURPLEUTED'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 49.33 Med: 59.73 Max: 67.34
Current: 60.37
During the past 5 years, the highestGross Margin % of Purple Unitedles was 67.34%. The lowest was 49.33%. And the median was 59.73%.
NSE:PURPLEUTED's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 88.04% of 1020
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 28.51
vs NSE:PURPLEUTED: 60.37
Purple Unitedles had a gross margin of 60.37% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Purple Unitedles was 0.00% per year.
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
Purple Unitedles had a gross margin of 60.37% 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.
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Purple Unitedles Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Purple Unitedles'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:PURPLEUTED vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Purple Unitedles'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.
Purple Unitedles Gross Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Purple Unitedles's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Purple Unitedles'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.
Purple Unitedles (NSE:PURPLEUTED) has a Gross Margin % of 60.37% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Purple Unitedles and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 59.73. Over the past decade, Purple Unitedles' Gross Margin % has ranged from 49.33 to 67.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Purple Unitedles ranks #122 out of 1020 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 12%.
Is Purple Unitedles' Gross Margin % too high?
Purple Unitedles' current Gross Margin % of 60.37% is near median its 10-year median of 59.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 49.33 to a high of 67.34. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Gross Margin % is 28.51. Purple Unitedles' value of 60.37% is 111.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Purple Unitedles ranks #122 out of 1020 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Purple Unitedles has a GF Score™ of 14/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Purple Unitedles' Gross Margin % compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Purple Unitedles ranks #122 out of 1020 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Purple Unitedles in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 28.51. Purple Unitedles' value of 60.37% is 111.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Purple Unitedles' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 49.33 to 67.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 59.73 vs. the industry median of 28.51, Purple Unitedles 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Gross Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 28.51, based on 1,020 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. Purple Unitedles's current Gross Margin % of 60.37% is 111.8% 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 Purple Unitedles and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Gross Margin % is 28.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Purple Unitedles's current Gross Margin % is 60.37%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 59.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Purple Unitedles stock overvalued right now?
Purple Unitedles (NSE:PURPLEUTED) has a current Gross Margin % of 60.37%. The current Gross Margin % is 60.37%, which is near median its 10-year median of 59.73 and 111.8% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 28.51. Purple Unitedles' overall GF Score™ is 14/100 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 Purple Unitedles (NSE:PURPLEUTED), the current Gross Margin % is 60.37% 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.
Purple United Sales Ltd is a fashion brand dedicated to offering versatile apparel, footwear, and accessories for children of all ages. Its brand, Purple United Kids, offers a selection of products for children at different stages of growth. The brand designs, develops, sources, markets, and sells apparel, footwear, accessories, and hard goods such as strollers. It operates under a single operating segment, which is the Fashion Apparel Business.
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