WF InternationalWXM -3.46%16 Gross Margin % is 14.71% as of Sep. 2025, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 12.52. GuruFocus rates WXM with a GF Score™ of 16/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 154 Industrial Distribution companies, WF International ranks worse than 91.56% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for WF International's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
WXM'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.76 Med: 12.52 Max: 20.17
Current: 8.76
During the past 5 years, the highestGross Margin % of WF International was 20.17%. The lowest was 8.76%. And the median was 12.52%.
WXM's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 91.56% of 154
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 24.295
vs WXM: 8.76
WF International had a gross margin of 14.71% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for WF International was 0.00% per year.
WF International (NAS:WXM) 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
WF International had a gross margin of 14.71% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 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.
WF International Gross Margin % Related Terms
WF International Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for WF International'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.
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, WF 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.
WF International Gross Margin % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, WF International's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where WF 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.
WF International (WXM) has a Gross Margin % of 14.71% as of Sep. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on WF International and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 12.52. Over the past decade, WF International's Gross Margin % has ranged from 8.76 to 20.17. According to the industry distribution chart, WF International ranks #141 out of 154 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 91.6%.
Is WF International's Gross Margin % too high?
WF International's current Gross Margin % of 14.71% is 17% above median its 10-year median of 12.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.76 to a high of 20.17. The Industrial Distribution industry median Gross Margin % is 24.30. WF International's value of 14.71% is 39.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, WF International ranks #141 out of 154 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, WF International has a GF Score™ of 16/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WF International's Gross Margin % compare to TLIH and GWW?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, WF International ranks #141 out of 154 companies for Gross Margin %. This places WF International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.30. WF International's value of 14.71% is 39.5% below this benchmark. Historically, WF International's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 8.76 to 20.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.52 vs. the industry median of 24.30, WF International 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Distribution companies is 24.30, based on 154 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. WF International's current Gross Margin % of 14.71% is 39.5% 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 WF International and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. WF International's current Gross Margin % is 14.71%, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 12.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WF International stock overvalued right now?
WF International (WXM) has a current Gross Margin % of 14.71%. The current Gross Margin % is 14.71%, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 12.52 and 39.5% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 24.30. WF International's overall GF Score™ is 16/100 with 6 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 WF International (WXM), the current Gross Margin % is 14.71% as of Sep. 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.
WF International Ltd is engaged in the provision of supply, installation, fitting-out and maintenance services for HVAC system and floor heating systems. It provides the supply, installation and fitting-out services for HVAC systems for large-scaled commercial projects consisting of offices, hotels, manufactures, airports and hospitals, such as the International Finance Square HVAC projects across China, Chengdu Vanke Charm City, Chengdu Raffles Plaza, Chengdu Yinshi Plaza, Chengdu Metro No. Ten Line, and Panzhihua Jinhai Hotel.
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