Apranga APBSTU:WHX 84 Gross Margin % is 40.84% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 44.99. GuruFocus rates STU:WHX with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.39. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,113 Retail - Cyclical companies, Apranga APB ranks better than 66.31% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Apranga APB's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:WHX'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 41.86 Med: 44.99 Max: 46.03
Current: 45.17
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Apranga APB was 46.03%. The lowest was 41.86%. And the median was 44.99%.
STU:WHX's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 66.31% of 1113
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 36.26
vs STU:WHX: 45.17
Apranga APB had a gross margin of 40.84% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Apranga APB was 1.40% per year.
Apranga APB (STU:WHX) 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
Apranga APB had a gross margin of 40.84% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.
Apranga APB Gross Margin % Related Terms
Apranga APB Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Apranga APB'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:WHX vs TJX, ROST, BURL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Apranga APB'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.
Apranga APB Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Apranga APB's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Apranga APB'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.
Apranga APB (STU:WHX) has a Gross Margin % of 40.84% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Apranga APB and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 44.99. Over the past decade, Apranga APB's Gross Margin % has ranged from 41.86 to 46.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Apranga APB ranks #375 out of 1113 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 33.7%.
Is Apranga APB's Gross Margin % too high?
Apranga APB's current Gross Margin % of 40.84% is near median its 10-year median of 44.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 41.86 to a high of 46.03. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.26. Apranga APB's value of 40.84% is 12.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Apranga APB ranks #375 out of 1113 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Apranga APB has a GF Score™ of 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Apranga APB's Gross Margin % compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Apranga APB ranks #375 out of 1113 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Apranga APB in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.26. Apranga APB's value of 40.84% is 12.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Apranga APB's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 41.86 to 46.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 44.99 vs. the industry median of 36.26, Apranga APB 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. Apranga APB's current Gross Margin % of 40.84% is 12.6% 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 Apranga APB 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. Apranga APB's current Gross Margin % is 40.84%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 44.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Apranga APB stock overvalued right now?
Apranga APB (STU:WHX) has a current Gross Margin % of 40.84%. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.39, compared to a current price of €3.76 — trading 10.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 40.84%, which is near median its 10-year median of 44.99 and 12.6% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.26. Apranga APB's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Apranga APB (STU:WHX), the current Gross Margin % is 40.84% as of Mar. 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 Apranga APB (STU:WHX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Apranga APB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €3.76 is trading 10.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.39.
Key valuation signals for STU:WHX:
Gross Margin %: 40.84% (near median its 10-year median of 44.99)
GF Value™: €3.39 vs. price of €3.76 (10.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 12.6% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#375 of 1113)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:WHX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Apranga APB is a fashion retailer in the Baltic States that has partnerships with various European and international brands. The company operates and utilizes retail multi-brand stores, such as Apranga, Aprangos galerija, City, and Mados Linija, etc, and e-commerce platforms (owned and third party) to sell clothes, footwear, and other related accessories. It serves key markets such as Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia and represents different customer groups according to the main retail segments of its activities: Economy, Youth, Business, Luxury, Zara, Outlets, and Footwear. The Company's reportable segments include Lithuania, which derives maximum revenue, Latvia, and Estonia.
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