Sonae SGPSSOSSF 86 Gross Margin % is 32.06% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 31.44. GuruFocus rates SOSSF with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.45. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 303 Retail - Defensive companies, Sonae SGPS ranks better than 72.61% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Sonae SGPS's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,014 Mil. Sonae SGPS's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $3,162 Mil. Therefore, Sonae SGPS's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 32.06%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sonae SGPS's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SOSSF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 20.34 Med: 31.44 Max: 32.78
Current: 31.86
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Sonae SGPS was 32.78%. The lowest was 20.34%. And the median was 31.44%.
SOSSF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 72.61% of 303
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 24.08
vs SOSSF: 31.86
Sonae SGPS had a gross margin of 32.06% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Sonae SGPS was 0.40% per year.
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
Sonae SGPS had a gross margin of 32.06% 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.
Sonae SGPS Gross Margin % Related Terms
Sonae SGPS Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sonae SGPS'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 Grocery Stores subindustry, Sonae SGPS'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.
Sonae SGPS Gross Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Sonae SGPS's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sonae SGPS'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.
Sonae SGPS (SOSSF) has a Gross Margin % of 32.06% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Sonae SGPS and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 31.44. Over the past decade, Sonae SGPS's Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.34 to 32.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Sonae SGPS ranks #83 out of 303 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 27.4%.
Is Sonae SGPS's Gross Margin % too high?
Sonae SGPS's current Gross Margin % of 32.06% is near median its 10-year median of 31.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.34 to a high of 32.78. The Retail - Defensive industry median Gross Margin % is 24.08. Sonae SGPS's value of 32.06% is 33.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sonae SGPS ranks #83 out of 303 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sonae SGPS has a GF Score™ of 86/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sonae SGPS's Gross Margin % compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Sonae SGPS ranks #83 out of 303 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Sonae SGPS in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.08. Sonae SGPS's value of 32.06% is 33.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Sonae SGPS's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.34 to 32.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 31.44 vs. the industry median of 24.08, Sonae SGPS 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 - Defensive company?
The median Gross Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 24.08, based on 303 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. Sonae SGPS's current Gross Margin % of 32.06% is 33.1% 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 Sonae SGPS and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sonae SGPS's current Gross Margin % is 32.06%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 31.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sonae SGPS stock overvalued right now?
Sonae SGPS (SOSSF) has a current Gross Margin % of 32.06%. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.45, compared to a current price of $0.70 — trading 55.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 32.06%, which is near median its 10-year median of 31.44 and 33.1% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 24.08. Sonae SGPS's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Sonae SGPS (SOSSF), the current Gross Margin % is 32.06% 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 Sonae SGPS (SOSSF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sonae SGPS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.70 is trading 55.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.45.
Key valuation signals for SOSSF:
Gross Margin %: 32.06% (near median its 10-year median of 31.44)
GF Value™: $0.45 vs. price of $0.70 (55.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 33.1% above the Retail - Defensive median (#83 of 303)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SOSSF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sonae SGPS SA is a retail company that manages a variety of business portfolios, including food, sports goods, clothing & apparel, financial services, electronics, technology, and telecommunication. The company's business is divided into segments based on the business offerings: MC, Worten, Musti, Bright Pixel, Sierra, and NOS. The MC business segment, which generates maximum of the company's revenue, deals in the Portuguese food retail market and also operates in complementary businesses to retail activities, as well as in the health and beauty retail sector in Portugal and Spain. The company operates earns majority of its revenue in Portugal, while it also has its presence in Nordic Countries, Spain, Netherlands, Romania, France, Italy, England, and Rest of the World.
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