Stella International HoldingsSLNLF 81 Gross Margin % is 21.02% as of Dec. 2025, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 19.79. GuruFocus rates SLNLF with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.57. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,027 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Stella International Holdings ranks worse than 60.56% on this metric.
Stella International Holdings (OTCPK:SLNLF) 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
Stella International Holdings had a gross margin of 21.02% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Stella International Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Stella International Holdings 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.
Stella International Holdings Gross Margin % Chart
SLNLF vs NKE, DECK, ONON: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Stella International 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.
Stella International Holdings Gross Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Stella International Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Stella International 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.
Stella International Holdings (SLNLF) has a Gross Margin % of 21.02% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Stella International Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 19.79. Over the past decade, Stella International Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.13 to 24.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Stella International Holdings ranks #622 out of 1027 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 60.6%.
Is Stella International Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Stella International Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 21.02% is near median its 10-year median of 19.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.13 to a high of 24.85. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Gross Margin % is 28.34. Stella International Holdings' value of 21.02% is 25.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Stella International Holdings ranks #622 out of 1027 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Stella International Holdings has a GF Score™ of 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stella International Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to NKE and DECK?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Stella International Holdings ranks #622 out of 1027 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Stella International Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 28.34. Stella International Holdings' value of 21.02% is 25.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Stella International Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.13 to 24.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.79 vs. the industry median of 28.34, Stella International 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Gross Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 28.34, based on 1,027 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. Stella International Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 21.02% is 25.8% 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 Stella International Holdings and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Gross Margin % is 28.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Stella International Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 21.02%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 19.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Stella International Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Stella International Holdings (SLNLF) has a current Gross Margin % of 21.02%. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.57, compared to a current price of $1.41 — trading 10.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 21.02%, which is near median its 10-year median of 19.79 and 25.8% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 28.34. Stella International Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Stella International Holdings (SLNLF), the current Gross Margin % is 21.02% 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 Stella International Holdings (SLNLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stella International Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.41 is trading 10.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.57.
Key valuation signals for SLNLF:
Gross Margin %: 21.02% (near median its 10-year median of 19.79)
GF Value™: $1.57 vs. price of $1.41 (10.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 25.8% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#622 of 1027)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SLNLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Stella International Holdings Business Description
Stella International Holdings Ltd, along with its subsidiaries, designs and manufactures footwear and leather goods, which are sold to consumers under its brand names. Stella's clients include many of the world's top casual footwear companies as well as several prominent fashion and high-fashion companies and brands. It operates in two reportable segments: Manufacturing, and Retailing and Wholesaling. The Manufacturing segment, which generates the maximum revenue, engages in the sale and manufacture of footwear and handbags. The Retailing and Wholesaling segment engages in the sale of products of self-developed brands. Geographically, the Group generates maximum revenue from North America, and the rest from Europe, PRC, Asia (excluding PRC), and other countries.
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