Pepco Group NVWAR:PCO -1.09%67 Gross Margin % is 49.62% as of Mar. 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 41.94. GuruFocus rates WAR:PCO with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of zł22.34 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 303 Retail - Defensive companies, Pepco Group NV ranks better than 92.41% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pepco Group NV's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
WAR:PCO'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 40.02 Med: 41.94 Max: 49.19
Current: 49.19
During the past 8 years, the highestGross Margin % of Pepco Group NV was 49.19%. The lowest was 40.02%. And the median was 41.94%.
WAR:PCO's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 92.41% of 303
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 24.08
vs WAR:PCO: 49.19
Pepco Group NV had a gross margin of 49.62% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Pepco Group NV was 3.10% per year.
Pepco Group NV (WAR:PCO) 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
Pepco Group NV had a gross margin of 49.62% 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.
Pepco Group NV Gross Margin % Related Terms
Pepco Group NV Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pepco Group NV'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:PCO vs WMT, COST, TGT: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Discount Stores subindustry, Pepco Group NV'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.
Pepco Group NV Gross Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Pepco Group NV's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pepco Group NV'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.
Pepco Group NV (WAR:PCO) has a Gross Margin % of 49.62% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Pepco Group NV and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 41.94. Over the past decade, Pepco Group NV's Gross Margin % has ranged from 40.02 to 49.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Pepco Group NV ranks #23 out of 303 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 7.6%.
Is Pepco Group NV's Gross Margin % too high?
Pepco Group NV's current Gross Margin % of 49.62% is 18% above median its 10-year median of 41.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 40.02 to a high of 49.19. The Retail - Defensive industry median Gross Margin % is 24.08. Pepco Group NV's value of 49.62% is 106.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pepco Group NV ranks #23 out of 303 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pepco Group NV has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pepco Group NV's Gross Margin % compare to WMT and COST?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Pepco Group NV ranks #23 out of 303 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Pepco Group NV in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.08. Pepco Group NV's value of 49.62% is 106.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Pepco Group NV's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 40.02 to 49.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 41.94 vs. the industry median of 24.08, Pepco Group NV 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 - Defensive company?
The median Gross Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 24.08, based on 303 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. Pepco Group NV's current Gross Margin % of 49.62% is 106.1% 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 Pepco Group NV and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pepco Group NV's current Gross Margin % is 49.62%, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 41.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pepco Group NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pepco Group NV (WAR:PCO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł22.34, compared to a current price of zł37.25 — trading 66.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 49.62%, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 41.94 and 106.1% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 24.08. Pepco Group NV's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Pepco Group NV (WAR:PCO), the current Gross Margin % is 49.62% 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 Pepco Group NV (WAR:PCO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pepco Group NV stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of zł37.25 is trading 66.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of zł22.34.
GuruFocus considers Pepco Group NV to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WAR:PCO:
Gross Margin %: 49.62% (18% above median its 10-year median of 41.94)
GF Value™: zł22.34 vs. price of zł37.25 (66.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 106.1% above the Retail - Defensive median (#23 of 303)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WAR:PCO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pepco Group NV is a pan-European, multi-format discount chain of multi-branch stores under the Pepco, Dealz, and Poundland brands. The group's stores offer clothing, home furnishings, including toys and seasonal products, as well as FMCG products. The revenue is derived from geographical segments, namely the United Kingdom, Poland, the Republic of Ireland, and the Rest of Europe.
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