Salvatore Ferragamo SpASFRGF 65 Gross Margin % is 68.48% as of Dec. 2025, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 67.61. GuruFocus rates SFRGF with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.29 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,117 Retail - Cyclical companies, Salvatore Ferragamo SpA ranks better than 93.02% 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
Salvatore Ferragamo SpA had a gross margin of 68.48% 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.
Salvatore Ferragamo SpA Gross Margin % Related Terms
Salvatore Ferragamo SpA 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.
For the Luxury Goods subindustry, Salvatore Ferragamo SpA'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.
Salvatore Ferragamo SpA Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Salvatore Ferragamo SpA's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Salvatore Ferragamo SpA'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.
Salvatore Ferragamo SpA (SFRGF) has a Gross Margin % of 68.48% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Salvatore Ferragamo SpA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 67.61. Over the past decade, Salvatore Ferragamo SpA's Gross Margin % has ranged from 62.90 to 72.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Salvatore Ferragamo SpA ranks #78 out of 1117 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 7%.
Is Salvatore Ferragamo SpA's Gross Margin % too high?
Salvatore Ferragamo SpA's current Gross Margin % of 68.48% is near median its 10-year median of 67.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 62.90 to a high of 72.60. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.23. Salvatore Ferragamo SpA's value of 68.48% is 89% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Salvatore Ferragamo SpA ranks #78 out of 1117 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Salvatore Ferragamo SpA has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Salvatore Ferragamo SpA's Gross Margin % compare to TPR and SIG?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Salvatore Ferragamo SpA ranks #78 out of 1117 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Salvatore Ferragamo SpA in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.23. Salvatore Ferragamo SpA's value of 68.48% is 89% above this benchmark. Historically, Salvatore Ferragamo SpA's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 62.90 to 72.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 67.61 vs. the industry median of 36.23, Salvatore Ferragamo SpA 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 36.23, based on 1,117 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. Salvatore Ferragamo SpA's current Gross Margin % of 68.48% is 89% 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 Salvatore Ferragamo SpA and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Salvatore Ferragamo SpA's current Gross Margin % is 68.48%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 67.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Salvatore Ferragamo SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Salvatore Ferragamo SpA (SFRGF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.29, compared to a current price of $8.90 — trading 7.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 68.48%, which is near median its 10-year median of 67.61 and 89% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.23. Salvatore Ferragamo SpA's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Salvatore Ferragamo SpA (SFRGF), the current Gross Margin % is 68.48% 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 Salvatore Ferragamo SpA (SFRGF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Salvatore Ferragamo SpA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $8.90 is trading 7.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.29.
GuruFocus considers Salvatore Ferragamo SpA to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SFRGF:
Gross Margin %: 68.48% (near median its 10-year median of 67.61)
GF Value™: $8.29 vs. price of $8.90 (7.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 89% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#78 of 1117)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SFRGF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Founded in 1927, Salvatore Ferragamo is an Italian monobrand company known for its footwear and accessories. The company generates about 45% of revenue in the fragmented footwear category, 40% in leather goods, 6% in apparel, and 7% in accessories. It was one of the pioneers in establishing a presence in Asia, where it generates 28% of sales and other emerging markets (8% of sales in Central and South America). Ferragamo generates 24% of revenue in Europe, 30% in the US, and 8% in Japan.
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