Foley WinesNZSE:FWL 28 Gross Margin % is 26.57% as of Dec. 2025, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 31.98. GuruFocus rates NZSE:FWL with a GF Score™ of 28/100 and a GF Value™ of NZ$0.90 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 205 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Foley Wines ranks worse than 74.63% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Foley Wines's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was NZ$8.63 Mil. Foley Wines's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was NZ$32.49 Mil. Therefore, Foley Wines's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 26.57%.
Warning Sign:
Foley Wines Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -2.1%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Foley Wines's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NZSE:FWL'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 27.32 Med: 31.98 Max: 45.86
Current: 31.23
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Foley Wines was 45.86%. The lowest was 27.32%. And the median was 31.98%.
NZSE:FWL's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 74.63% of 205
companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 42.2
vs NZSE:FWL: 31.23
Foley Wines had a gross margin of 26.57% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Foley Wines was -2.10% per year.
Foley Wines (NZSE:FWL) 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
Foley Wines had a gross margin of 26.57% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Foley Wines Gross Margin % Related Terms
Foley Wines Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Foley Wines'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 Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries subindustry, Foley Wines'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.
Foley Wines Gross Margin % vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Foley Wines's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Foley Wines'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.
Foley Wines (NZSE:FWL) has a Gross Margin % of 26.57% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Foley Wines and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 31.98. Over the past decade, Foley Wines' Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.32 to 45.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Foley Wines ranks #153 out of 205 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 74.6%.
Is Foley Wines' Gross Margin % too high?
Foley Wines' current Gross Margin % of 26.57% is 17% below median its 10-year median of 31.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.32 to a high of 45.86. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Gross Margin % is 42.20. Foley Wines' value of 26.57% is 37% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Foley Wines ranks #153 out of 205 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Foley Wines has a GF Score™ of 28/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Foley Wines' Gross Margin % compare to BF.B?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Foley Wines ranks #153 out of 205 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Foley Wines in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 42.20. Foley Wines' value of 26.57% is 37% below this benchmark. Historically, Foley Wines' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.32 to 45.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 31.98 vs. the industry median of 42.20, Foley Wines 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Gross Margin % among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 42.20, based on 205 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. Foley Wines's current Gross Margin % of 26.57% is 37% 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 Foley Wines and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Gross Margin % is 42.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Foley Wines's current Gross Margin % is 26.57%, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 31.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Foley Wines stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Foley Wines (NZSE:FWL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NZ$0.90, compared to a current price of NZ$0.47 — trading 47.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 26.57%, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 31.98 and 37% below the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 42.20. Foley Wines' overall GF Score™ is 28/100 with 4 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 Foley Wines (NZSE:FWL), the current Gross Margin % is 26.57% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Foley Wines (NZSE:FWL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Foley Wines stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NZ$0.47 is trading 47.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$0.90.
GuruFocus considers Foley Wines to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NZSE:FWL:
Gross Margin %: 26.57% (17% below median its 10-year median of 31.98)
GF Value™: NZ$0.90 vs. price of NZ$0.47 (47.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 37% below the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#153 of 205)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NZSE:FWL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Foley Wines Ltd is a wine company that produces table wines and markets and sells premium wines in New Zealand and various export markets. The company's vineyards are in Marlborough and Martinborough, New Zealand. The company earns majority of its revenue from sale of bottled wines. It sells its products in New Zealand, Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe, and the rest of the world.
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