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Castro ModelXTAE:CAST -2.73%70 Gross Margin % is 52.51% as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 56.93. GuruFocus rates XTAE:CAST with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of ₪89.29 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,117 Retail - Cyclical companies, Castro Model ranks better than 81.83% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Castro Model's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XTAE:CAST'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 55.05 Med: 56.93 Max: 60.05
Current: 56.52
During the past 12 years, the highestGross Margin % of Castro Model was 60.05%. The lowest was 55.05%. And the median was 56.93%.
XTAE:CAST's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 81.83% of 1117
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 36.29
vs XTAE:CAST: 56.52
Castro Model had a gross margin of 52.51% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Castro Model was 0.10% per year.
Castro Model (XTAE:CAST) 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
Castro Model had a gross margin of 52.51% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Castro Model Gross Margin % Related Terms
Castro Model Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Castro Model'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.
XTAE:CAST vs TJX, ROST, BURL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Castro Model'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.
Castro Model Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Castro Model's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Castro Model'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.
Castro Model (XTAE:CAST) has a Gross Margin % of 52.51% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Castro Model and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 56.93. Over the past decade, Castro Model's Gross Margin % has ranged from 55.05 to 60.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Castro Model ranks #203 out of 1117 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 18.2%.
Is Castro Model's Gross Margin % too high?
Castro Model's current Gross Margin % of 52.51% is near median its 10-year median of 56.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 55.05 to a high of 60.05. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.29. Castro Model's value of 52.51% is 44.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Castro Model ranks #203 out of 1117 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Castro Model has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Castro Model's Gross Margin % compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Castro Model ranks #203 out of 1117 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Castro Model in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.29. Castro Model's value of 52.51% is 44.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Castro Model's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 55.05 to 60.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 56.93 vs. the industry median of 36.29, Castro Model 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 36.29, based on 1,117 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. Castro Model's current Gross Margin % of 52.51% is 44.7% 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 Castro Model and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Castro Model's current Gross Margin % is 52.51%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 56.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Castro Model stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Castro Model (XTAE:CAST) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₪89.29, compared to a current price of ₪146.10 — trading 63.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 52.51%, which is near median its 10-year median of 56.93 and 44.7% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.29. Castro Model's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 5 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 Castro Model (XTAE:CAST), the current Gross Margin % is 52.51% 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 Castro Model (XTAE:CAST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Castro Model stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₪146.10 is trading 63.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₪89.29.
GuruFocus considers Castro Model to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XTAE:CAST:
Gross Margin %: 52.51% (near median its 10-year median of 56.93)
GF Value™: ₪89.29 vs. price of ₪146.10 (63.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 44.7% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#203 of 1117)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XTAE:CAST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Castro Model Ltd designs, manufactures, and distributes fashion wear for men, women, girls, boys and baby in Israel. The company has three segments which include: the Red line for casual fashion, the Black line, a smart, sophisticated and elegant line and the Blue line, a line of jeans. It also offers complementary collections such as shoes and bags, glasses, lingerie, jewelry and even bicycles and other accessories. The company involves in the retail marketing of fashion products through branded stores operated by subsidiaries in Israel.
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