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Maison Clio BlueXPAR:MLCLI 42 Gross Margin % is 74.92% as of Sep. 2025, which is at its 10-year median of 74.92. GuruFocus rates XPAR:MLCLI with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.18 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,118 Retail - Cyclical companies, Maison Clio Blue ranks better than 95.89% on this metric.
Maison Clio Blue SA gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.3%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Maison Clio Blue's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XPAR:MLCLI'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 69.55 Med: 74.92 Max: 85.38
Current: 74.92
During the past 7 years, the highestGross Margin % of Maison Clio Blue was 85.38%. The lowest was 69.55%. And the median was 74.92%.
XPAR:MLCLI's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 95.89% of 1118
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 36.305
vs XPAR:MLCLI: 74.92
Maison Clio Blue had a gross margin of 74.92% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Maison Clio Blue was -1.30% per year.
Maison Clio Blue (XPAR:MLCLI) 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
Maison Clio Blue had a gross margin of 74.92% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 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.
Maison Clio Blue Gross Margin % Related Terms
Maison Clio Blue Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Maison Clio Blue'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 Luxury Goods subindustry, Maison Clio Blue'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.
Maison Clio Blue Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Maison Clio Blue's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Maison Clio Blue'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.
Maison Clio Blue (XPAR:MLCLI) has a Gross Margin % of 74.92% as of Sep. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Maison Clio Blue and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 74.92. Over the past decade, Maison Clio Blue's Gross Margin % has ranged from 69.55 to 85.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Maison Clio Blue ranks #46 out of 1118 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 4.1%.
Is Maison Clio Blue's Gross Margin % too high?
Maison Clio Blue's current Gross Margin % of 74.92% is near median its 10-year median of 74.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 69.55 to a high of 85.38. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.31. Maison Clio Blue's value of 74.92% is 106.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Maison Clio Blue ranks #46 out of 1118 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Maison Clio Blue has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Maison Clio Blue's Gross Margin % compare to TPR and SIG?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Maison Clio Blue ranks #46 out of 1118 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Maison Clio Blue in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.31. Maison Clio Blue's value of 74.92% is 106.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Maison Clio Blue's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 69.55 to 85.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 74.92 vs. the industry median of 36.31, Maison Clio Blue 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 - Cyclical company?
The median Gross Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 36.31, based on 1,118 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. Maison Clio Blue's current Gross Margin % of 74.92% is 106.4% 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 Maison Clio Blue and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Maison Clio Blue's current Gross Margin % is 74.92%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 74.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Maison Clio Blue stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maison Clio Blue (XPAR:MLCLI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.18, compared to a current price of €1.98 — trading 67.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 74.92%, which is near median its 10-year median of 74.92 and 106.4% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.31. Maison Clio Blue's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 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 Maison Clio Blue (XPAR:MLCLI), the current Gross Margin % is 74.92% 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.
Is Maison Clio Blue (XPAR:MLCLI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maison Clio Blue stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €1.98 is trading 67.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.18.
GuruFocus considers Maison Clio Blue to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XPAR:MLCLI:
Gross Margin %: 74.92% (near median its 10-year median of 74.92)
GF Value™: €1.18 vs. price of €1.98 (67.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 106.4% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#46 of 1118)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XPAR:MLCLI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Maison Clio Blue SA is a luxury goods company engaged in the business of selling rings, bracelets, necklaces, earrings, watches, handbags, wallets, among others.
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