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Fad International CoSAU:9589 +3.42%19 Gross Margin % is 59.24% as of Dec. 2025, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 63.79. GuruFocus rates SAU:9589 with a GF Score™ of 19/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,024 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Fad International Co ranks better than 91.11% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Fad International Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:9589'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 62.44 Med: 63.79 Max: 64.27
Current: 63.3
During the past 4 years, the highestGross Margin % of Fad International Co was 64.27%. The lowest was 62.44%. And the median was 63.79%.
SAU:9589's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 91.11% of 1024
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 28.435
vs SAU:9589: 63.30
Fad International Co had a gross margin of 59.24% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Fad International Co was 0.00% per year.
Fad International Co (SAU:9589) 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
Fad International Co had a gross margin of 59.24% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Fad International Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Fad International Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fad International Co'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.
SAU:9589 vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Fad International Co'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.
Fad International Co Gross Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Fad International Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fad International Co'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.
Fad International Co (SAU:9589) has a Gross Margin % of 59.24% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Fad International Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 63.79. Over the past decade, Fad International Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 62.44 to 64.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Fad International Co ranks #91 out of 1024 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 8.9%.
Is Fad International Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Fad International Co's current Gross Margin % of 59.24% is near median its 10-year median of 63.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 62.44 to a high of 64.27. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Gross Margin % is 28.44. Fad International Co's value of 59.24% is 108.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fad International Co ranks #91 out of 1024 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Fad International Co has a GF Score™ of 19/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fad International Co's Gross Margin % compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Fad International Co ranks #91 out of 1024 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Fad International Co in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 28.44. Fad International Co's value of 59.24% is 108.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Fad International Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 62.44 to 64.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 63.79 vs. the industry median of 28.44, Fad International Co 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 28.44, 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. Fad International Co's current Gross Margin % of 59.24% is 108.3% 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 Fad International Co and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Gross Margin % is 28.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fad International Co's current Gross Margin % is 59.24%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 63.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fad International Co stock overvalued right now?
Fad International Co (SAU:9589) has a current Gross Margin % of 59.24%. The current Gross Margin % is 59.24%, which is near median its 10-year median of 63.79 and 108.3% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 28.44. Fad International Co's overall GF Score™ is 19/100 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 Fad International Co (SAU:9589), the current Gross Margin % is 59.24% 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.
Fad International Co is engaged in retail and wholesale trading of clothes, fabrics, bags, suitcases, shoes, and their accessories, leather products, artificial and natural perfumes, cosmetics, makeup and lotions, and sunglasses for men, women, and children. Currently, the Group is engaged in retail and wholesale of women's dresses and related accessories under the brand names Vivid Flair London and Femi9. It sells these products through a chain of retail stores and e-commerce channels. Geographically, the Group generates maximum revenue from its business in Saudi Arabia, and the rest from Bahrain, UAE, Egypt, and Qatar through exports.
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