Richelieu HardwareRHUHF +0.71%83 Gross Margin % is 23.35% as of Feb. 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 27.15. GuruFocus rates RHUHF with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $30.53 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,997 Industrial Products companies, Richelieu Hardware ranks worse than 55.82% 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
Richelieu Hardware had a gross margin of 23.35% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => 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.
Richelieu Hardware Gross Margin % Related Terms
Richelieu Hardware Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Richelieu Hardware'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.
RHUHF vs SNA, RBC, LECO: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, Richelieu Hardware'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.
Richelieu Hardware Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Richelieu Hardware's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Richelieu Hardware'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.
Richelieu Hardware (RHUHF) has a Gross Margin % of 23.35% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Richelieu Hardware and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 27.15. Over the past decade, Richelieu Hardware's Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.44 to 28.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Richelieu Hardware ranks #1673 out of 2997 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 55.8%.
Is Richelieu Hardware's Gross Margin % too high?
Richelieu Hardware's current Gross Margin % of 23.35% is 14% below median its 10-year median of 27.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.44 to a high of 28.43. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.81. Richelieu Hardware's value of 23.35% is 12.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Richelieu Hardware ranks #1673 out of 2997 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Richelieu Hardware has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Richelieu Hardware's Gross Margin % compare to SNA and RBC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Richelieu Hardware ranks #1673 out of 2997 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Richelieu Hardware in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.81. Richelieu Hardware's value of 23.35% is 12.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Richelieu Hardware's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.44 to 28.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.15 vs. the industry median of 26.81, Richelieu Hardware 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.81, based on 2,997 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. Richelieu Hardware's current Gross Margin % of 23.35% is 12.9% 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 Richelieu Hardware and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Richelieu Hardware's current Gross Margin % is 23.35%, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 27.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Richelieu Hardware stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Richelieu Hardware (RHUHF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $30.53, compared to a current price of $28.22 — trading 7.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 23.35%, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 27.15 and 12.9% below the Industrial Products industry median of 26.81. Richelieu Hardware's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 7 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 Richelieu Hardware (RHUHF), the current Gross Margin % is 23.35% as of Feb. 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 Richelieu Hardware (RHUHF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Richelieu Hardware stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $28.22 is trading 7.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $30.53.
GuruFocus considers Richelieu Hardware to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for RHUHF:
Gross Margin %: 23.35% (14% below median its 10-year median of 27.15)
GF Value™: $30.53 vs. price of $28.22 (7.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 12.9% below the Industrial Products median (#1673 of 2997)
No single metric tells the full story. See the RHUHF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Richelieu Hardware Ltd is a Canada-based company that imports, manufactures, and distributes specialty hardware and complementary products. The company operates across Canada and the eastern and midwestern regions of the United States. The majority of the company's sales are derived from its operations in Canada. Richelieu's products include Trends and Innovations, New Products, Decorative Hardware, Screws and Fasteners, Furniture Equipment, Hinges Slides and Opening Systems, Kitchen and Bathroom Accessories, Closet and Storage, Lighting Solutions and Accessories, Sinks Washbasins and Faucets, Office Accessories, Sliding System Solutions, and others. The firm majorly serves home furnishing manufacturers, residential and commercial woodworkers, hardware retailers and renovation superstores.
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