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Societe Francaise de Casinos (STU:TET1) 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
Societe Francaise de Casinos had a gross margin of 67.10% 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.
Societe Francaise de Casinos Gross Margin % Related Terms
Societe Francaise de Casinos Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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:TET1 vs LVS, MGM, WYNN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Resorts & Casinos subindustry, Societe Francaise de Casinos'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.
Societe Francaise de Casinos Gross Margin % vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Societe Francaise de Casinos's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Societe Francaise de Casinos'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.
Societe Francaise de Casinos (STU:TET1) has a Gross Margin % of 67.10% as of Oct. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Societe Francaise de Casinos and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 61.68. Over the past decade, Societe Francaise de Casinos' Gross Margin % has ranged from 59.05 to 96.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Societe Francaise de Casinos ranks #208 out of 792 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 26.3%.
Is Societe Francaise de Casinos' Gross Margin % too high?
Societe Francaise de Casinos' current Gross Margin % of 67.10% is near median its 10-year median of 61.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 59.05 to a high of 96.32. The Travel & Leisure industry median Gross Margin % is 43.57. Societe Francaise de Casinos' value of 67.10% is 54% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Societe Francaise de Casinos ranks #208 out of 792 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Societe Francaise de Casinos has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Societe Francaise de Casinos' Gross Margin % compare to LVS and MGM?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Societe Francaise de Casinos ranks #208 out of 792 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Societe Francaise de Casinos in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 43.57. Societe Francaise de Casinos' value of 67.10% is 54% above this benchmark. Historically, Societe Francaise de Casinos' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 59.05 to 96.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 61.68 vs. the industry median of 43.57, Societe Francaise de Casinos 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median Gross Margin % among Travel & Leisure companies is 43.57, based on 792 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. Societe Francaise de Casinos's current Gross Margin % of 67.10% is 54% 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 Societe Francaise de Casinos and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Gross Margin % is 43.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Societe Francaise de Casinos's current Gross Margin % is 67.10%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 61.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Societe Francaise de Casinos stock overvalued right now?
Societe Francaise de Casinos (STU:TET1) has a current Gross Margin % of 67.10%. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.90, compared to a current price of €2.38 — trading 25.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 67.10%, which is near median its 10-year median of 61.68 and 54% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 43.57. Societe Francaise de Casinos' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 7 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 Societe Francaise de Casinos (STU:TET1), the current Gross Margin % is 67.10% 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 Societe Francaise de Casinos (STU:TET1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Societe Francaise de Casinos stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €2.38 is trading 25.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.90.
Key valuation signals for STU:TET1:
Gross Margin %: 67.10% (near median its 10-year median of 61.68)
GF Value™: €1.90 vs. price of €2.38 (25.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 54% above the Travel & Leisure median (#208 of 792)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:TET1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Societe Francaise de Casinos SA is a France-based company. It is engaged in the operation of casinos, virtual gaming centers, thermal SPA's, hotels and restaurants.
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