G-III Apparel GroupSTU:GI4 -4.67%74 Gross Margin % is 64.88% as of Apr. 2026, which is 80% above its 10-year median of 36.11. GuruFocus rates STU:GI4 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €23.68 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,026 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, G-III Apparel Group ranks better than 69.2% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for G-III Apparel Group's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:GI4'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 34.13 Med: 36.11 Max: 43.49
Current: 43.49
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of G-III Apparel Group was 43.49%. The lowest was 34.13%. And the median was 36.11%.
STU:GI4's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 69.2% of 1026
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 28.51
vs STU:GI4: 43.49
G-III Apparel Group had a gross margin of 64.88% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for G-III Apparel Group was 2.80% per year.
G-III Apparel Group (STU:GI4) 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
G-III Apparel Group had a gross margin of 64.88% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 => 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.
G-III Apparel Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
G-III Apparel Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for G-III Apparel Group'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:GI4 vs FIGS, OXM, UAA: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, G-III Apparel Group'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.
G-III Apparel Group Gross Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, G-III Apparel Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where G-III Apparel Group'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.
G-III Apparel Group (STU:GI4) has a Gross Margin % of 64.88% as of Apr. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on G-III Apparel Group and its competitors. This is 80% above median its historical median of 36.11. Over the past decade, G-III Apparel Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 34.13 to 43.49. According to the industry distribution chart, G-III Apparel Group ranks #316 out of 1026 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 30.8%.
Is G-III Apparel Group's Gross Margin % too high?
G-III Apparel Group's current Gross Margin % of 64.88% is 80% above median its 10-year median of 36.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 34.13 to a high of 43.49. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Gross Margin % is 28.51. G-III Apparel Group's value of 64.88% is 127.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, G-III Apparel Group ranks #316 out of 1026 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, G-III Apparel Group has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does G-III Apparel Group's Gross Margin % compare to FIGS and OXM?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, G-III Apparel Group ranks #316 out of 1026 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts G-III Apparel Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 28.51. G-III Apparel Group's value of 64.88% is 127.6% above this benchmark. Historically, G-III Apparel Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 34.13 to 43.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 36.11 vs. the industry median of 28.51, G-III Apparel Group 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Gross Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 28.51, based on 1,026 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. G-III Apparel Group's current Gross Margin % of 64.88% is 127.6% 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 G-III Apparel Group and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Gross Margin % is 28.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. G-III Apparel Group's current Gross Margin % is 64.88%, which is 80% above median its own 10-year median of 36.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is G-III Apparel Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, G-III Apparel Group (STU:GI4) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €23.68, compared to a current price of €28.60 — trading 20.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 64.88%, which is 80% above median its 10-year median of 36.11 and 127.6% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 28.51. G-III Apparel Group's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 G-III Apparel Group (STU:GI4), the current Gross Margin % is 64.88% as of Apr. 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 G-III Apparel Group (STU:GI4) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, G-III Apparel Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €28.60 is trading 20.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €23.68.
GuruFocus considers G-III Apparel Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:GI4:
Gross Margin %: 64.88% (80% above median its 10-year median of 36.11)
GF Value™: €23.68 vs. price of €28.60 (20.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 127.6% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#316 of 1026)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:GI4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
G-III Apparel Group Ltd is an apparel manufacturing company. The company makes a wide range of apparel, footwear, and accessories that sells under its own brands, licensed brands, and private-label brands. It has a substantial portfolio for licensed and proprietary brands, anchored by brands: DKNY, Donna Karan, Karl Lagerfeld, Karl Lagerfeld Paris, Vilebrequin, and others. The reportable segments of the company are Wholesale Operations and Retail Operations. The Wholesale operations segment includes sales of products under brands licensed by from third parties, and sales of products under its own brands and private label brands. The retail operations segment consists of Wilsons Leather, G.H. Bass, and DKNY retail stores. It derives majority of its revenue from Wholesale operations.
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