WHLM's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Business Services industry.
Industry Median: 34.5 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
Wilhelmina International had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Wilhelmina International (OTCPK:WHLM) 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
Wilhelmina International had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 => 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.
Wilhelmina International Gross Margin % Related Terms
Wilhelmina International Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
WHLM vs CAHO, THH, LICN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Wilhelmina International'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.
Wilhelmina International Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Wilhelmina International's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wilhelmina International'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.
Wilhelmina International (WHLM) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of Jun. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Wilhelmina International and its competitors. Over the past decade, Wilhelmina International's Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.15 to 28.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Wilhelmina International ranks #999999 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry.
Is Wilhelmina International's Gross Margin % too high?
Wilhelmina International's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 28.15 to a high of 28.64. Based on the distribution chart, Wilhelmina International ranks #999999 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Wilhelmina International has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wilhelmina International's Gross Margin % compare to CAHO and THH?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Wilhelmina International ranks #999999 out of 1007 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Wilhelmina International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.50. Historically, Wilhelmina International's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.15 to 28.64 over the past decade. 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 Business Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Business Services companies is 34.50, based on 1,007 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. 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 Wilhelmina International and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 34.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wilhelmina International's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wilhelmina International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wilhelmina International (WHLM) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.32, compared to a current price of $2.75 — trading 36.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Wilhelmina International's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 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 Wilhelmina International (WHLM), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of Jun. 2025. 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 Wilhelmina International (WHLM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wilhelmina International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $2.75 is trading 36.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.32.
GuruFocus considers Wilhelmina International to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for WHLM:
Gross Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: $4.32 vs. price of $2.75 (36.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WHLM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wilhelmina International Inc is engaged in the business of fashion model management. The company provides traditional, full-service fashion model and talent management services, specializing in the representation and management of models, entertainers, artists, athletes and another talent to various clients which include retailers, designers, advertising agencies, print and electronic media and catalog companies. In addition, the company is also engaged in providing fashion modeling and talent product endorsement services to clients such as advertising agencies, branded consumer goods companies, fashion designers, magazine publications, retailers, department stores, product catalogs, and Internet sites.
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