Intersport PolskaWAR:IPO +2.00%19 Gross Margin % is 24.84% as of Mar. 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 34.57. GuruFocus rates WAR:IPO with a GF Score™ of 19/100 and a GF Value™ of zł0.30 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,113 Retail - Cyclical companies, Intersport Polska ranks worse than 65.95% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Intersport Polska's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
WAR:IPO'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 27.82 Med: 34.57 Max: 38.72
Current: 28.06
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Intersport Polska was 38.72%. The lowest was 27.82%. And the median was 34.57%.
WAR:IPO's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 65.95% of 1113
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 36.29
vs WAR:IPO: 28.06
Intersport Polska had a gross margin of 24.84% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Intersport Polska was 0.10% per year.
Intersport Polska (WAR:IPO) 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
Intersport Polska had a gross margin of 24.84% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Intersport Polska Gross Margin % Related Terms
Intersport Polska Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Intersport Polska'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.
WAR:IPO vs CASY, WSM, DKS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Intersport Polska'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.
Intersport Polska Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Intersport Polska's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Intersport Polska'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.
Intersport Polska (WAR:IPO) has a Gross Margin % of 24.84% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Intersport Polska and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 34.57. Over the past decade, Intersport Polska's Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.82 to 38.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Intersport Polska ranks #734 out of 1113 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 65.9%.
Is Intersport Polska's Gross Margin % too high?
Intersport Polska's current Gross Margin % of 24.84% is 28% below median its 10-year median of 34.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.82 to a high of 38.72. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.29. Intersport Polska's value of 24.84% is 31.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Intersport Polska ranks #734 out of 1113 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Intersport Polska has a GF Score™ of 19/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Intersport Polska's Gross Margin % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Intersport Polska ranks #734 out of 1113 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Intersport Polska in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.29. Intersport Polska's value of 24.84% is 31.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Intersport Polska's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.82 to 38.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 34.57 vs. the industry median of 36.29, Intersport Polska has consistently been below 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 36.29, 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. Intersport Polska's current Gross Margin % of 24.84% is 31.6% below 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 Intersport Polska and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Intersport Polska's current Gross Margin % is 24.84%, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 34.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Intersport Polska stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Intersport Polska (WAR:IPO) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł0.30, compared to a current price of zł0.38 — trading 27.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 24.84%, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 34.57 and 31.6% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.29. Intersport Polska's overall GF Score™ is 19/100 with 4 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 Intersport Polska (WAR:IPO), the current Gross Margin % is 24.84% 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 Intersport Polska (WAR:IPO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Intersport Polska stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of zł0.38 is trading 27.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of zł0.30.
GuruFocus considers Intersport Polska to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WAR:IPO:
Gross Margin %: 24.84% (28% below median its 10-year median of 34.57)
GF Value™: zł0.30 vs. price of zł0.38 (27.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 31.6% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#734 of 1113)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WAR:IPO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Intersport Polska SA is involved in the retail sale of sports goods. The company is present in approximately 66 countries on five continents. The company offers a range of sports equipment and clothes under such brand names as Adidas, Nike, Reebok, Puma, Asics, Giant, Ecco, Rossignol, Salomon, The North Face and Jack Wolfskin, as well as products under its own-brand names: McKinley and Pro Touch, among others.
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