Metro HoldingsSGX:M01 +2.15%38 Gross Margin % is 4.83% as of Mar. 2026, which is 41% below its 10-year median of 8.22. GuruFocus rates SGX:M01 with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of S$0.42 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,109 Retail - Cyclical companies, Metro Holdings ranks worse than 96.03% on this metric.
Metro Holdings Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -24.4%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Metro Holdings's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SGX:M01'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.04 Med: 8.22 Max: 17.38
Current: 4.04
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Metro Holdings was 17.38%. The lowest was 4.04%. And the median was 8.22%.
SGX:M01's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 96.03% of 1109
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 36.26
vs SGX:M01: 4.04
Metro Holdings had a gross margin of 4.83% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Metro Holdings was -24.40% per year.
Metro Holdings (SGX:M01) 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
Metro Holdings had a gross margin of 4.83% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable 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.
Metro Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Metro Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Metro 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 Department Stores subindustry, Metro 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.
Metro Holdings Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Metro Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Metro 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.
Metro Holdings (SGX:M01) has a Gross Margin % of 4.83% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Metro Holdings and its competitors. This is 41% below median its historical median of 8.22. Over the past decade, Metro Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 4.04 to 17.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Metro Holdings ranks #1065 out of 1109 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 96%.
Is Metro Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Metro Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 4.83% is 41% below median its 10-year median of 8.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.04 to a high of 17.38. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.26. Metro Holdings' value of 4.83% is 86.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Metro Holdings ranks #1065 out of 1109 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Metro Holdings has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metro Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Metro Holdings ranks #1065 out of 1109 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Metro Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.26. Metro Holdings' value of 4.83% is 86.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Metro Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 4.04 to 17.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.22 vs. the industry median of 36.26, Metro 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 36.26, based on 1,109 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. Metro Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 4.83% is 86.7% 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 Metro Holdings and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Metro Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 4.83%, which is 41% below median its own 10-year median of 8.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metro Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metro Holdings (SGX:M01) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.42, compared to a current price of S$0.48 — trading 13.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 4.83%, which is 41% below median its 10-year median of 8.22 and 86.7% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.26. Metro Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 6 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 Metro Holdings (SGX:M01), the current Gross Margin % is 4.83% 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 Metro Holdings (SGX:M01) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metro Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of S$0.48 is trading 13.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.42.
GuruFocus considers Metro Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SGX:M01:
Gross Margin %: 4.83% (41% below median its 10-year median of 8.22)
GF Value™: S$0.42 vs. price of S$0.48 (13.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 86.7% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#1065 of 1109)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:M01 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Metro Holdings Ltd is a management, property investment, and holding company. The company's business segments are Property investment and development, and Retail. Maximum revenue is generated from its Retail segment which is involved in the business of retailing and operating department stores. The Property segment is involved in the leasing of shopping and office spaces owned by the group and investing in property-related investments. The company has a presence in Singapore, China, Indonesia, the UK, and Australia. Geographically it derives key revenue from Singapore and the rest from Indonesia, and China.
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