TapestryTPR -0.52%77 Gross Margin % is 76.88% as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 69.11. GuruFocus rates TPR with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $76.74 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,117 Retail - Cyclical companies, Tapestry ranks better than 96.24% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Tapestry's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,477 Mil. Tapestry's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,921 Mil. Therefore, Tapestry's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 76.88%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Tapestry's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPR'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 65.29 Med: 69.11 Max: 76.18
Current: 76.18
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Tapestry was 76.18%. The lowest was 65.29%. And the median was 69.11%.
TPR's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 96.24% of 1117
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 36.25
vs TPR: 76.18
Tapestry had a gross margin of 76.88% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Tapestry was 2.40% per year.
Tapestry (NYSE:TPR) 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
Tapestry had a gross margin of 76.88% 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.
Tapestry Gross Margin % Related Terms
Tapestry Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tapestry'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.
For the Luxury Goods subindustry, Tapestry'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.
Tapestry Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Tapestry's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tapestry'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.
Tapestry (TPR) has a Gross Margin % of 76.88% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Tapestry and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 69.11. Over the past decade, Tapestry's Gross Margin % has ranged from 65.29 to 76.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Tapestry ranks #42 out of 1117 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 3.8%.
Is Tapestry's Gross Margin % too high?
Tapestry's current Gross Margin % of 76.88% is 11% above median its 10-year median of 69.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 65.29 to a high of 76.18. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.25. Tapestry's value of 76.88% is 112.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tapestry ranks #42 out of 1117 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Tapestry has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tapestry's Gross Margin % compare to SIG and CPRI?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Tapestry ranks #42 out of 1117 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Tapestry in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.25. Tapestry's value of 76.88% is 112.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Tapestry's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 65.29 to 76.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 69.11 vs. the industry median of 36.25, Tapestry 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 36.25, based on 1,117 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. Tapestry's current Gross Margin % of 76.88% is 112.1% 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 Tapestry and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tapestry's current Gross Margin % is 76.88%, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 69.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tapestry stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tapestry (TPR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $76.74, compared to a current price of $149.75 — trading 95.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 76.88%, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 69.11 and 112.1% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.25. Tapestry's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Tapestry (TPR), the current Gross Margin % is 76.88% 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 Tapestry (TPR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tapestry stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $149.75 is trading 95.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $76.74.
GuruFocus considers Tapestry to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPR:
Gross Margin %: 76.88% (11% above median its 10-year median of 69.11)
GF Value™: $76.74 vs. price of $149.75 (95.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 112.1% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#42 of 1117)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Based in New York City, Tapestry is the parent company of accessories and fashion brand Coach, which accounted for 80% of its revenue and well over 90% of its operating profit in fiscal 2025. Handbags accounted for 58% of the brand's fiscal 2025 revenue. Coach products are sold through more than 950 company-owned stores, company-operated digital channels, and wholesale partners in North America, Asia, and Europe. Tapestry also owns Kate Spade (17% of fiscal 2025 revenue), which operates about 335 worldwide stores and generated 52% of its sales from handbags in fiscal 2025. Kate Spade is known for its colorful patterns and graphics. Tapestry sold its smallest brand, luxury footwear maker Stuart Weitzman, to Caleres in August 2025.
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