BasicNet SpASTU:BCJ -0.99%72 Gross Margin % is 48.35% as of Dec. 2025, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 40.87. GuruFocus rates STU:BCJ with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.73 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,113 Retail - Cyclical companies, BasicNet SpA ranks better than 68.82% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for BasicNet SpA's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:BCJ'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 39.71 Med: 40.87 Max: 46.88
Current: 46.88
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of BasicNet SpA was 46.88%. The lowest was 39.71%. And the median was 40.87%.
STU:BCJ's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 68.82% of 1113
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 36.26
vs STU:BCJ: 46.88
BasicNet SpA had a gross margin of 48.35% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for BasicNet SpA was 3.10% per year.
BasicNet SpA (STU:BCJ) 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
BasicNet SpA had a gross margin of 48.35% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 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.
BasicNet SpA Gross Margin % Related Terms
BasicNet SpA Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for BasicNet SpA'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:BCJ vs TJX, ROST, BURL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, BasicNet SpA'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.
BasicNet SpA Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, BasicNet SpA's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BasicNet SpA'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.
BasicNet SpA (STU:BCJ) has a Gross Margin % of 48.35% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on BasicNet SpA and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 40.87. Over the past decade, BasicNet SpA's Gross Margin % has ranged from 39.71 to 46.88. According to the industry distribution chart, BasicNet SpA ranks #347 out of 1113 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 31.2%.
Is BasicNet SpA's Gross Margin % too high?
BasicNet SpA's current Gross Margin % of 48.35% is 18% above median its 10-year median of 40.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 39.71 to a high of 46.88. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.26. BasicNet SpA's value of 48.35% is 33.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BasicNet SpA ranks #347 out of 1113 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, BasicNet SpA has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BasicNet SpA's Gross Margin % compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, BasicNet SpA ranks #347 out of 1113 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts BasicNet SpA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.26. BasicNet SpA's value of 48.35% is 33.3% above this benchmark. Historically, BasicNet SpA's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 39.71 to 46.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 40.87 vs. the industry median of 36.26, BasicNet SpA 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 - Cyclical company?
The median Gross Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 36.26, based on 1,113 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. BasicNet SpA's current Gross Margin % of 48.35% is 33.3% 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 BasicNet SpA and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BasicNet SpA's current Gross Margin % is 48.35%, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 40.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BasicNet SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BasicNet SpA (STU:BCJ) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.73, compared to a current price of €7.01 — trading 4.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 48.35%, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 40.87 and 33.3% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.26. BasicNet SpA's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 BasicNet SpA (STU:BCJ), the current Gross Margin % is 48.35% 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 BasicNet SpA (STU:BCJ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BasicNet SpA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €7.01 is trading 4.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €6.73.
GuruFocus considers BasicNet SpA to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:BCJ:
Gross Margin %: 48.35% (18% above median its 10-year median of 40.87)
GF Value™: €6.73 vs. price of €7.01 (4.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 33.3% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#347 of 1113)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:BCJ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BasicNet SpA Group activities involve driving brand enhancement and product distribution directly or through a world'wide network of licensees. This business network is defined as the Network And from which the name BasicNet derives. The Network of licensees encompasses all key markets world'wide. The company has Two operating segments apparel, footwear and accessories, and Real Estate. The company has presence in Italy, EU countries other than Italy, and Rest of the world. The majority of revenue comes from Italy.
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