Dino PolskaSTU:5Y2 +0.15%93 Gross Margin % is 23.97% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 23.79. GuruFocus rates STU:5Y2 with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of €12.70 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 305 Retail - Defensive companies, Dino Polska ranks worse than 53.77% on this metric.
Dino Polska SA gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.9%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Dino Polska's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:5Y2'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 22.87 Med: 23.79 Max: 25.71
Current: 23.46
During the past 12 years, the highestGross Margin % of Dino Polska was 25.71%. The lowest was 22.87%. And the median was 23.79%.
STU:5Y2's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 53.77% of 305
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 24.14
vs STU:5Y2: 23.46
Dino Polska had a gross margin of 23.97% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Dino Polska was -1.90% per year.
Dino Polska (STU:5Y2) 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
Dino Polska had a gross margin of 23.97% 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.
Dino Polska Gross Margin % Related Terms
Dino Polska Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dino Polska'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.
STU:5Y2 vs KR, SFM, ACI: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Dino Polska'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.
Dino Polska Gross Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Dino Polska's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dino Polska'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.
Dino Polska (STU:5Y2) has a Gross Margin % of 23.97% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Dino Polska and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 23.79. Over the past decade, Dino Polska's Gross Margin % has ranged from 22.87 to 25.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Dino Polska ranks #164 out of 305 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 53.8%.
Is Dino Polska's Gross Margin % too high?
Dino Polska's current Gross Margin % of 23.97% is near median its 10-year median of 23.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.87 to a high of 25.71. The Retail - Defensive industry median Gross Margin % is 24.14. Dino Polska's value of 23.97% is 0.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dino Polska ranks #164 out of 305 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Dino Polska has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dino Polska's Gross Margin % compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Dino Polska ranks #164 out of 305 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Dino Polska in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.14. Dino Polska's value of 23.97% is 0.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Dino Polska's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 22.87 to 25.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.79 vs. the industry median of 24.14, Dino Polska 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 - Defensive company?
The median Gross Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 24.14, based on 305 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. Dino Polska's current Gross Margin % of 23.97% is 0.7% 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 Dino Polska and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dino Polska's current Gross Margin % is 23.97%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 23.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dino Polska stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dino Polska (STU:5Y2) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €12.70, compared to a current price of €6.75 — trading 46.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 23.97%, which is near median its 10-year median of 23.79 and 0.7% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 24.14. Dino Polska's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 2 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 Dino Polska (STU:5Y2), the current Gross Margin % is 23.97% 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 Dino Polska (STU:5Y2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dino Polska stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €6.75 is trading 46.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €12.70.
GuruFocus considers Dino Polska to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:5Y2:
Gross Margin %: 23.97% (near median its 10-year median of 23.79)
GF Value™: €12.70 vs. price of €6.75 (46.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 0.7% below the Retail - Defensive median (#164 of 305)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:5Y2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dino Polska SA operates a network of medium-sized grocery supermarkets located close to customers' places of residence. The Group's main business activity is the retail sale of multiple products, mainly food, beverages, and fresh groceries, including culinary meat products. Sales revenue is recognized at the point of transfer of goods to customers. The company conducts retail sales through non-specialized stores where food, beverages, and tobacco products predominate.
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