Sligro Food Group NVSTU:8SF +0.53%79 Gross Margin % is 29.56% as of Dec. 2025, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 25.31. GuruFocus rates STU:8SF with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €12.74 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 303 Retail - Defensive companies, Sligro Food Group NV ranks better than 67.99% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sligro Food Group NV's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:8SF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 22.61 Med: 25.31 Max: 29.49
Current: 29.49
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Sligro Food Group NV was 29.49%. The lowest was 22.61%. And the median was 25.31%.
STU:8SF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 67.99% of 303
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 24.08
vs STU:8SF: 29.49
Sligro Food Group NV had a gross margin of 29.56% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Sligro Food Group NV was 3.00% per year.
Sligro Food Group NV (STU:8SF) 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
Sligro Food Group NV had a gross margin of 29.56% 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.
Sligro Food Group NV Gross Margin % Related Terms
Sligro Food Group NV Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sligro Food Group NV'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:8SF vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Sligro Food Group NV'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.
Sligro Food Group NV Gross Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Sligro Food Group NV's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sligro Food Group NV'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.
Sligro Food Group NV (STU:8SF) has a Gross Margin % of 29.56% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Sligro Food Group NV and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 25.31. Over the past decade, Sligro Food Group NV's Gross Margin % has ranged from 22.61 to 29.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Sligro Food Group NV ranks #97 out of 303 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 32%.
Is Sligro Food Group NV's Gross Margin % too high?
Sligro Food Group NV's current Gross Margin % of 29.56% is 17% above median its 10-year median of 25.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.61 to a high of 29.49. The Retail - Defensive industry median Gross Margin % is 24.08. Sligro Food Group NV's value of 29.56% is 22.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sligro Food Group NV ranks #97 out of 303 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sligro Food Group NV has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sligro Food Group NV's Gross Margin % compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Sligro Food Group NV ranks #97 out of 303 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Sligro Food Group NV in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.08. Sligro Food Group NV's value of 29.56% is 22.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Sligro Food Group NV's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 22.61 to 29.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.31 vs. the industry median of 24.08, Sligro Food Group NV 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. Sligro Food Group NV's current Gross Margin % of 29.56% is 22.8% 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 Sligro Food Group NV 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. Sligro Food Group NV's current Gross Margin % is 29.56%, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 25.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sligro Food Group NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sligro Food Group NV (STU:8SF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €12.74, compared to a current price of €11.42 — trading 10.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 29.56%, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 25.31 and 22.8% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 24.08. Sligro Food Group NV's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 5 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 Sligro Food Group NV (STU:8SF), the current Gross Margin % is 29.56% 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 Sligro Food Group NV (STU:8SF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sligro Food Group NV stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €11.42 is trading 10.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €12.74.
GuruFocus considers Sligro Food Group NV to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:8SF:
Gross Margin %: 29.56% (17% above median its 10-year median of 25.31)
GF Value™: €12.74 vs. price of €11.42 (10.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 22.8% above the Retail - Defensive median (#97 of 303)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:8SF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sligro Food Group NV is a foodservice company in the Netherlands and Belgium, offering a comprehensive range of food and food-related nonfood products and services. Its business model is based on economies of scale, efficiency, and customer focus. The group operates in two geographic segments. The Netherlands segment includes the cash-and-carry and delivery service operations under the trademarks Sligro, De Kweker, and Van Hoeckel, as well as the specialist production companies for convenience SmitVis and Culivers, Bouter institutional kitchens, and Tintelingen Christmas gifts; and the Belgium segment includes the cash-and-carry and delivery service operations under the trademarks Sligro, JAVA Foodservice, and Sligro-M.
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