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Bernard LoiseauSTU:8YV 54 Gross Margin % is 56.99% as of Oct. 2025, which is 28% above its 10-year median of 44.48. GuruFocus rates STU:8YV with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.02. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 354 Restaurants companies, Bernard Loiseau ranks better than 64.69% on this metric.
Bernard Loiseau SA gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -2.8%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bernard Loiseau's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:8YV'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 34.74 Med: 44.48 Max: 79.23
Current: 55.6
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Bernard Loiseau was 79.23%. The lowest was 34.74%. And the median was 44.48%.
STU:8YV's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 64.69% of 354
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 45.685
vs STU:8YV: 55.60
Bernard Loiseau had a gross margin of 56.99% for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Bernard Loiseau was -2.80% per year.
Bernard Loiseau (STU:8YV) 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
Bernard Loiseau had a gross margin of 56.99% for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2025 => Durable 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.
Bernard Loiseau Gross Margin % Related Terms
Bernard Loiseau Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bernard Loiseau'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:8YV vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Bernard Loiseau'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.
Bernard Loiseau Gross Margin % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Bernard Loiseau's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bernard Loiseau'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.
Bernard Loiseau (STU:8YV) has a Gross Margin % of 56.99% as of Oct. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Bernard Loiseau and its competitors. This is 28% above median its historical median of 44.48. Over the past decade, Bernard Loiseau's Gross Margin % has ranged from 34.74 to 79.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Bernard Loiseau ranks #125 out of 354 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 35.3%.
Is Bernard Loiseau's Gross Margin % too high?
Bernard Loiseau's current Gross Margin % of 56.99% is 28% above median its 10-year median of 44.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 34.74 to a high of 79.23. The Restaurants industry median Gross Margin % is 45.69. Bernard Loiseau's value of 56.99% is 24.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bernard Loiseau ranks #125 out of 354 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Bernard Loiseau has a GF Score™ of 54/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bernard Loiseau's Gross Margin % compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Bernard Loiseau ranks #125 out of 354 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Bernard Loiseau in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 45.69. Bernard Loiseau's value of 56.99% is 24.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Bernard Loiseau's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 34.74 to 79.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 44.48 vs. the industry median of 45.69, Bernard Loiseau 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 Restaurants company?
The median Gross Margin % among Restaurants companies is 45.69, based on 354 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. Bernard Loiseau's current Gross Margin % of 56.99% is 24.7% 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 Bernard Loiseau and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Gross Margin % is 45.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bernard Loiseau's current Gross Margin % is 56.99%, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 44.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bernard Loiseau stock overvalued right now?
Bernard Loiseau (STU:8YV) has a current Gross Margin % of 56.99%. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.02, compared to a current price of €3.36 — trading 16.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 56.99%, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 44.48 and 24.7% above the Restaurants industry median of 45.69. Bernard Loiseau's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 Bernard Loiseau (STU:8YV), the current Gross Margin % is 56.99% as of Oct. 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 Bernard Loiseau (STU:8YV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bernard Loiseau stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €3.36 is trading 16.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €4.02.
Key valuation signals for STU:8YV:
Gross Margin %: 56.99% (28% above median its 10-year median of 44.48)
GF Value™: €4.02 vs. price of €3.36 (16.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 24.7% above the Restaurants median (#125 of 354)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:8YV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bernard Loiseau SA operates in the hotel industry. The company is engaged in the operation of hotels and restaurants. It also sells grocery products, wines, cookbooks, kitchenware, cosmetics, among others.
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