Raymond LifestyleNSE:RAYMONDLSL -1.62%16 Gross Margin % is 40.65% as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 44.31. GuruFocus rates NSE:RAYMONDLSL with a GF Score™ of 16/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,024 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Raymond Lifestyle ranks better than 68.85% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Raymond Lifestyle's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:RAYMONDLSL'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 42.55 Med: 44.31 Max: 63.02
Current: 43.12
During the past 5 years, the highestGross Margin % of Raymond Lifestyle was 63.02%. The lowest was 42.55%. And the median was 44.31%.
NSE:RAYMONDLSL's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 68.85% of 1024
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 28.415
vs NSE:RAYMONDLSL: 43.12
Raymond Lifestyle had a gross margin of 40.65% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Raymond Lifestyle was 0.00% per year.
Raymond Lifestyle (NSE:RAYMONDLSL) 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
Raymond Lifestyle had a gross margin of 40.65% 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.
Raymond Lifestyle Gross Margin % Related Terms
Raymond Lifestyle Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Raymond Lifestyle'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:RAYMONDLSL vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Raymond Lifestyle'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.
Raymond Lifestyle Gross Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Raymond Lifestyle's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Raymond Lifestyle'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.
Raymond Lifestyle (NSE:RAYMONDLSL) has a Gross Margin % of 40.65% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Raymond Lifestyle and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 44.31. Over the past decade, Raymond Lifestyle's Gross Margin % has ranged from 42.55 to 63.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Raymond Lifestyle ranks #319 out of 1024 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 31.2%.
Is Raymond Lifestyle's Gross Margin % too high?
Raymond Lifestyle's current Gross Margin % of 40.65% is near median its 10-year median of 44.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 42.55 to a high of 63.02. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Gross Margin % is 28.42. Raymond Lifestyle's value of 40.65% is 43.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Raymond Lifestyle ranks #319 out of 1024 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Raymond Lifestyle has a GF Score™ of 16/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Raymond Lifestyle's Gross Margin % compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Raymond Lifestyle ranks #319 out of 1024 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Raymond Lifestyle in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 28.42. Raymond Lifestyle's value of 40.65% is 43.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Raymond Lifestyle's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 42.55 to 63.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 44.31 vs. the industry median of 28.42, Raymond Lifestyle 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 28.42, based on 1,024 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. Raymond Lifestyle's current Gross Margin % of 40.65% is 43.1% 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 Raymond Lifestyle and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Gross Margin % is 28.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Raymond Lifestyle's current Gross Margin % is 40.65%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 44.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Raymond Lifestyle stock overvalued right now?
Raymond Lifestyle (NSE:RAYMONDLSL) has a current Gross Margin % of 40.65%. The current Gross Margin % is 40.65%, which is near median its 10-year median of 44.31 and 43.1% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 28.42. Raymond Lifestyle's overall GF Score™ is 16/100 with 3 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 Raymond Lifestyle (NSE:RAYMONDLSL), the current Gross Margin % is 40.65% 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.
Raymond Lifestyle Ltd is engaged in the textile and business business. The company's business activities offer premium fabrics, apparel, suiting, shirting, garments, custom tailoring, and other services. The brands under the company's name are Park Avenue, ColourPlus, Ethnix, Parx, and others. The company's segment includes Textile, Shirting, Apparel, Garmenting, and Others. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Textile segment.
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