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Barbara BuiXPAR:BUI 60 Gross Margin % is 85.41% as of Dec. 2025, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 68.07. GuruFocus rates XPAR:BUI with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.62 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,027 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Barbara Bui ranks better than 97.96% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Barbara Bui's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XPAR:BUI'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 53.78 Med: 68.07 Max: 78.52
Current: 78.52
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Barbara Bui was 78.52%. The lowest was 53.78%. And the median was 68.07%.
XPAR:BUI's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 97.96% of 1027
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 28.34
vs XPAR:BUI: 78.52
Barbara Bui had a gross margin of 85.41% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Barbara Bui was 6.30% per year.
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
Barbara Bui had a gross margin of 85.41% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Barbara Bui Gross Margin % Related Terms
Barbara Bui Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Barbara Bui'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.
XPAR:BUI vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Barbara Bui'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.
Barbara Bui Gross Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Barbara Bui's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Barbara Bui'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.
Barbara Bui (XPAR:BUI) has a Gross Margin % of 85.41% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Barbara Bui and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 68.07. Over the past decade, Barbara Bui's Gross Margin % has ranged from 53.78 to 78.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Barbara Bui ranks #21 out of 1027 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 2%.
Is Barbara Bui's Gross Margin % too high?
Barbara Bui's current Gross Margin % of 85.41% is 25% above median its 10-year median of 68.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 53.78 to a high of 78.52. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Gross Margin % is 28.34. Barbara Bui's value of 85.41% is 201.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Barbara Bui ranks #21 out of 1027 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Barbara Bui has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Barbara Bui's Gross Margin % compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Barbara Bui ranks #21 out of 1027 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Barbara Bui in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 28.34. Barbara Bui's value of 85.41% is 201.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Barbara Bui's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 53.78 to 78.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 68.07 vs. the industry median of 28.34, Barbara Bui 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Gross Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 28.34, based on 1,027 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. Barbara Bui's current Gross Margin % of 85.41% is 201.4% 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 Barbara Bui and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Gross Margin % is 28.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Barbara Bui's current Gross Margin % is 85.41%, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 68.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Barbara Bui stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barbara Bui (XPAR:BUI) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.62, compared to a current price of €3.80 — trading 50.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 85.41%, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 68.07 and 201.4% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 28.34. Barbara Bui's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Barbara Bui (XPAR:BUI), the current Gross Margin % is 85.41% as of Dec. 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 Barbara Bui (XPAR:BUI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barbara Bui stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €3.80 is trading 50.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €7.62.
GuruFocus considers Barbara Bui to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XPAR:BUI:
Gross Margin %: 85.41% (25% above median its 10-year median of 68.07)
GF Value™: €7.62 vs. price of €3.80 (50.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 201.4% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#21 of 1027)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XPAR:BUI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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