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Cortina HoldingsSGX:C41 95 Gross Margin % is 32.07% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 30.51. GuruFocus rates SGX:C41 with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of S$3.89 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,119 Retail - Cyclical companies, Cortina Holdings ranks worse than 58.18% 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
Cortina Holdings had a gross margin of 32.07% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.
Cortina Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Cortina Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cortina Holdings'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.
For the Luxury Goods subindustry, Cortina 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.
Cortina Holdings Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Cortina Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cortina 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.
Cortina Holdings (SGX:C41) has a Gross Margin % of 32.07% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Cortina Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 30.51. Over the past decade, Cortina Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 22.93 to 33.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Cortina Holdings ranks #651 out of 1119 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 58.2%.
Is Cortina Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Cortina Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 32.07% is near median its 10-year median of 30.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.93 to a high of 33.32. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.29. Cortina Holdings' value of 32.07% is 11.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cortina Holdings ranks #651 out of 1119 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Cortina Holdings has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cortina Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to TPR?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Cortina Holdings ranks #651 out of 1119 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Cortina Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.29. Cortina Holdings' value of 32.07% is 11.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Cortina Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 22.93 to 33.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.51 vs. the industry median of 36.29, Cortina Holdings 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 a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Gross Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 36.29, based on 1,119 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. Cortina Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 32.07% is 11.6% 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 Cortina Holdings and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cortina Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 32.07%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 30.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cortina Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cortina Holdings (SGX:C41) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$3.89, compared to a current price of S$3.84 — trading 1.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 32.07%, which is near median its 10-year median of 30.51 and 11.6% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.29. Cortina Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 95/100 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 Cortina Holdings (SGX:C41), the current Gross Margin % is 32.07% as of Mar. 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 Cortina Holdings (SGX:C41) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cortina Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of S$3.84 is trading 1.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of S$3.89.
GuruFocus considers Cortina Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SGX:C41:
Gross Margin %: 32.07% (near median its 10-year median of 30.51)
GF Value™: S$3.89 vs. price of S$3.84 (1.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 11.6% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#651 of 1119)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:C41 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cortina Holdings Ltd is engaged in the retail and distribution of luxury watches. It operates in two segments, namely Retail and Wholesale. The retail segment, which derives the majority of revenue, involves in retailing of the timepiece, branded pens, and accessories. The wholesale segment is involved in the wholesale of timepieces and luxury branded accessories. Its brands include brands, such as Rolex, Patek Philippe, Cartier, Chopard, H. Moser & Cie, Parmigiani Fleurier, Omega, and more.
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