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Noel Gifts InternationalSGX:543 -3.52%36 Gross Margin % is 50.08% as of Dec. 2025, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 49.11. GuruFocus rates SGX:543 with a GF Score™ of 36/100 and a GF Value™ of S$0.24 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,121 Retail - Cyclical companies, Noel Gifts International ranks better than 72.79% on this metric.
Noel Gifts International (SGX:543) 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
Noel Gifts International had a gross margin of 50.08% 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.
Noel Gifts International Gross Margin % Related Terms
Noel Gifts International 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.
SGX:543 vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Noel Gifts International'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.
Noel Gifts International Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Noel Gifts International's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Noel Gifts International'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.
Noel Gifts International (SGX:543) has a Gross Margin % of 50.08% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Noel Gifts International and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 49.11. Over the past decade, Noel Gifts International's Gross Margin % has ranged from 44.29 to 50.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Noel Gifts International ranks #305 out of 1121 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 27.2%.
Is Noel Gifts International's Gross Margin % too high?
Noel Gifts International's current Gross Margin % of 50.08% is near median its 10-year median of 49.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 44.29 to a high of 50.94. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.25. Noel Gifts International's value of 50.08% is 38.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Noel Gifts International ranks #305 out of 1121 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Noel Gifts International has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Noel Gifts International's Gross Margin % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Noel Gifts International ranks #305 out of 1121 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Noel Gifts International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.25. Noel Gifts International's value of 50.08% is 38.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Noel Gifts International's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 44.29 to 50.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 49.11 vs. the industry median of 36.25, Noel Gifts International 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 36.25, based on 1,121 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. Noel Gifts International's current Gross Margin % of 50.08% is 38.2% 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 Noel Gifts International and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Noel Gifts International's current Gross Margin % is 50.08%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 49.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Noel Gifts International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Noel Gifts International (SGX:543) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.24, compared to a current price of S$0.19 — trading 20% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 50.08%, which is near median its 10-year median of 49.11 and 38.2% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.25. Noel Gifts International's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 with 8 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 Noel Gifts International (SGX:543), the current Gross Margin % is 50.08% 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 Noel Gifts International (SGX:543) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Noel Gifts International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of S$0.19 is trading 20% below its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.24.
GuruFocus considers Noel Gifts International to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SGX:543:
Gross Margin %: 50.08% (near median its 10-year median of 49.11)
GF Value™: S$0.24 vs. price of S$0.19 (20% below fair value)
Industry Position: 38.2% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#305 of 1121)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:543 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Noel Gifts International Ltd is a hampers, flowers, and gifts company. The company engages in the online marketing and sale of bouquets, gifts, and hampers in Singapore and Southeast Asia. The group is engaged in three reportable segments, namely Gifts, Investment, and Properties. The Gifts segment relates to the marketing of gifts and the operation of the franchise program. The Investment segment involves managing financial assets such as stocks, bonds, and other diversified business opportunities. The Properties segment relates to property investment and development. It generates maximum revenue from its Gifts segment.
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