Hallenstein Glassons HoldingsNZSE:HLG +2.00%94 Gross Margin % is 60.85% as of Jan. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 58.84. GuruFocus rates NZSE:HLG with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of NZ$8.36 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,109 Retail - Cyclical companies, Hallenstein Glassons Holdings ranks better than 86.47% on this metric.
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
Hallenstein Glassons Holdings had a gross margin of 60.85% for the quarter that ended in Jan. 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.
Hallenstein Glassons Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Hallenstein Glassons Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
NZSE:HLG vs TJX, ROST, BURL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Hallenstein Glassons Holdings'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.
Hallenstein Glassons Holdings Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hallenstein Glassons Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hallenstein Glassons Holdings'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.
Hallenstein Glassons Holdings (NZSE:HLG) has a Gross Margin % of 60.85% as of Jan. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Hallenstein Glassons Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 58.84. Over the past decade, Hallenstein Glassons Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 56.64 to 61.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Hallenstein Glassons Holdings ranks #150 out of 1109 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 13.5%.
Is Hallenstein Glassons Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Hallenstein Glassons Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 60.85% is near median its 10-year median of 58.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 56.64 to a high of 61.26. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.26. Hallenstein Glassons Holdings' value of 60.85% is 67.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hallenstein Glassons Holdings ranks #150 out of 1109 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hallenstein Glassons Holdings has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hallenstein Glassons Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Hallenstein Glassons Holdings ranks #150 out of 1109 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Hallenstein Glassons Holdings in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.26. Hallenstein Glassons Holdings' value of 60.85% is 67.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Hallenstein Glassons Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 56.64 to 61.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 58.84 vs. the industry median of 36.26, Hallenstein Glassons Holdings 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 36.26, based on 1,109 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. Hallenstein Glassons Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 60.85% is 67.8% 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 Hallenstein Glassons Holdings and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hallenstein Glassons Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 60.85%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 58.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hallenstein Glassons Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hallenstein Glassons Holdings (NZSE:HLG) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NZ$8.36, compared to a current price of NZ$10.20 — trading 22% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 60.85%, which is near median its 10-year median of 58.84 and 67.8% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.26. Hallenstein Glassons Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 94/100 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 Hallenstein Glassons Holdings (NZSE:HLG), the current Gross Margin % is 60.85% as of Jan. 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 Hallenstein Glassons Holdings (NZSE:HLG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hallenstein Glassons Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NZ$10.20 is trading 22% above its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$8.36.
GuruFocus considers Hallenstein Glassons Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NZSE:HLG:
Gross Margin %: 60.85% (near median its 10-year median of 58.84)
GF Value™: NZ$8.36 vs. price of NZ$10.20 (22% above fair value)
Industry Position: 67.8% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#150 of 1109)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NZSE:HLG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hallenstein Glassons Holdings Business Description
Hallenstein Glassons Holdings Ltd along with its subsidiaries is engaged in retailing men's and women's apparel. Its operating segment includes Glassons New Zealand; Glassons Australia; Hallenstein; Property and others. The company generates maximum revenue from the Glassons New Zealand segment.
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