Sfinks PolskaWAR:SFS +6.36%29 Gross Margin % is 9.80% as of Mar. 2026, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 13.96. GuruFocus rates WAR:SFS with a GF Score™ of 29/100 and a GF Value™ of zł0.30 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 359 Restaurants companies, Sfinks Polska ranks worse than 92.48% on this metric.
Sfinks Polska SA gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -17.3%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sfinks Polska's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
WAR:SFS'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.69 Med: 13.96 Max: 28.79
Current: 12.56
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Sfinks Polska was 28.79%. The lowest was 1.69%. And the median was 13.96%.
WAR:SFS's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 92.48% of 359
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 45.71
vs WAR:SFS: 12.56
Sfinks Polska had a gross margin of 9.80% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Sfinks Polska was -17.30% per year.
Sfinks Polska (WAR:SFS) 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
Sfinks Polska had a gross margin of 9.80% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable 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.
Sfinks Polska Gross Margin % Related Terms
Sfinks Polska Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sfinks 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:SFS vs MCD, SBUX, CMG: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Sfinks 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.
Sfinks Polska Gross Margin % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sfinks Polska's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sfinks 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.
Sfinks Polska (WAR:SFS) has a Gross Margin % of 9.80% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Sfinks Polska and its competitors. This is 30% below median its historical median of 13.96. Over the past decade, Sfinks Polska's Gross Margin % has ranged from 1.69 to 28.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Sfinks Polska ranks #332 out of 359 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 92.5%.
Is Sfinks Polska's Gross Margin % too high?
Sfinks Polska's current Gross Margin % of 9.80% is 30% below median its 10-year median of 13.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.69 to a high of 28.79. The Restaurants industry median Gross Margin % is 45.71. Sfinks Polska's value of 9.80% is 78.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sfinks Polska ranks #332 out of 359 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sfinks Polska has a GF Score™ of 29/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sfinks Polska's Gross Margin % compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Sfinks Polska ranks #332 out of 359 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Sfinks Polska in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 45.71. Sfinks Polska's value of 9.80% is 78.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Sfinks Polska's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 1.69 to 28.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.96 vs. the industry median of 45.71, Sfinks 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 Restaurants company?
The median Gross Margin % among Restaurants companies is 45.71, based on 359 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. Sfinks Polska's current Gross Margin % of 9.80% is 78.6% 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 Sfinks Polska and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Gross Margin % is 45.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sfinks Polska's current Gross Margin % is 9.80%, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 13.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sfinks Polska stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sfinks Polska (WAR:SFS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł0.30, compared to a current price of zł0.47 — trading 56% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 9.80%, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 13.96 and 78.6% below the Restaurants industry median of 45.71. Sfinks Polska's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 with 9 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 Sfinks Polska (WAR:SFS), the current Gross Margin % is 9.80% 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 Sfinks Polska (WAR:SFS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sfinks Polska stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of zł0.47 is trading 56% above its estimated GF Value™ of zł0.30.
GuruFocus considers Sfinks Polska to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WAR:SFS:
Gross Margin %: 9.80% (30% below median its 10-year median of 13.96)
GF Value™: zł0.30 vs. price of zł0.47 (56% above fair value)
Industry Position: 78.6% below the Restaurants median (#332 of 359)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WAR:SFS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sfinks Polska SA is engaged in the business of restaurants in Poland. It is also engaged in the casual drinking sector. The company brands include Sphinx; Chlopskie Jadlo; and WOOK.
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