Virco ManufacturingVIRC -1.19%62 Gross Margin % is 41.36% as of Apr. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 36.50. GuruFocus rates VIRC with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.56 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 419 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Virco Manufacturing ranks better than 74.94% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Virco Manufacturing's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
VIRC'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 32.97 Med: 36.5 Max: 43.13
Current: 39.63
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Virco Manufacturing was 43.13%. The lowest was 32.97%. And the median was 36.50%.
VIRC's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 74.94% of 419
companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 29.11
vs VIRC: 39.63
Virco Manufacturing had a gross margin of 41.36% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Virco Manufacturing was 4.60% per year.
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
Virco Manufacturing had a gross margin of 41.36% 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.
Virco Manufacturing Gross Margin % Related Terms
Virco Manufacturing Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Virco Manufacturing'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.
VIRC vs KEQU, VIOT, HOFT: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Virco Manufacturing'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.
Virco Manufacturing Gross Margin % vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Virco Manufacturing's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Virco Manufacturing'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.
Virco Manufacturing (VIRC) has a Gross Margin % of 41.36% as of Apr. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Virco Manufacturing and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 36.50. Over the past decade, Virco Manufacturing's Gross Margin % has ranged from 32.97 to 43.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Virco Manufacturing ranks #105 out of 419 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 25.1%.
Is Virco Manufacturing's Gross Margin % too high?
Virco Manufacturing's current Gross Margin % of 41.36% is 13% above median its 10-year median of 36.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 32.97 to a high of 43.13. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median Gross Margin % is 29.11. Virco Manufacturing's value of 41.36% is 42.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Virco Manufacturing ranks #105 out of 419 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Virco Manufacturing has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Virco Manufacturing's Gross Margin % compare to KEQU and VIOT?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Virco Manufacturing ranks #105 out of 419 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Virco Manufacturing in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 29.11. Virco Manufacturing's value of 41.36% is 42.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Virco Manufacturing's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 32.97 to 43.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 36.50 vs. the industry median of 29.11, Virco Manufacturing 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median Gross Margin % among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 29.11, based on 419 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. Virco Manufacturing's current Gross Margin % of 41.36% is 42.1% 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 Virco Manufacturing and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Gross Margin % is 29.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Virco Manufacturing's current Gross Margin % is 41.36%, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 36.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Virco Manufacturing stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Virco Manufacturing (VIRC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.56, compared to a current price of $6.67 — trading 1.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 41.36%, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 36.50 and 42.1% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 29.11. Virco Manufacturing's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 3 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 Virco Manufacturing (VIRC), the current Gross Margin % is 41.36% 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 Virco Manufacturing (VIRC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Virco Manufacturing stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $6.67 is trading 1.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.56.
GuruFocus considers Virco Manufacturing to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for VIRC:
Gross Margin %: 41.36% (13% above median its 10-year median of 36.50)
GF Value™: $6.56 vs. price of $6.67 (1.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 42.1% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances median (#105 of 419)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VIRC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Virco Manufacturing Corp is engaged in designing, production and distributing quality furniture for the commercial and education markets. The company manufactures an assortment of products, including mobile tables, mobile storage equipment, desks, computer furniture, chairs, activity tables, folding chairs, and folding tables. Its primary furniture lines are constructed of tubular metal legs and frames, combined with wood and plastic tops, plastic seats and backs, upholstered seats and backs, and upholstered rigid polyethylene and polypropylene shells.
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