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Woolworths Group's gross profit for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$10,169 Mil. Woolworths Group's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$19,208 Mil.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Woolworths Group's gross profit for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$10,169 Mil. Woolworths Group's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$37,135 Mil. Therefore, Woolworths Group's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 27.38%.
Woolworths Group had a gross margin of 27.38% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Woolworths Group was 29.65%. The lowest was 26.71%. And the median was 28.82%.
Warning Sign:
Woolworths Group Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.9%.
Woolworths Group (ASX:WOW) Gross Profit 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
Woolworths Group had a gross margin of 27.38% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
Woolworths Group Gross Profit Related Terms
Woolworths Group Gross Profit Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Woolworths Group's Gross Profit 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 Grocery Stores subindustry, Woolworths Group's Gross Profit, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Profit 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.
Woolworths Group Gross Profit vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Woolworths Group's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Woolworths Group's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was A$19,208 Mil.
Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.
* 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.
Woolworths Group (ASX:WOW) has a Gross Profit of A$19,208 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Woolworths Group and its competitors.
Is Woolworths Group's Gross Profit too high?
Woolworths Group's current Gross Profit is A$19,208 Mil. Overall, Woolworths Group has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Woolworths Group's Gross Profit compare to KR and SFM?
Woolworths Group's Gross Profit of A$19,208 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Profit for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Gross Profit 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 Profit mean?
A high Gross Profit can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Woolworths Group and its competitors. Woolworths Group's current Gross Profit is A$19,208 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Woolworths Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Woolworths Group (ASX:WOW) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$34.97, compared to a current price of A$40.18 — trading 14.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is A$19,208 Mil. Woolworths Group's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 11 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Woolworths Group (ASX:WOW), the current Gross Profit is A$19,208 Mil 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 Woolworths Group (ASX:WOW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Woolworths Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$40.18 is trading 14.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$34.97.
GuruFocus considers Woolworths Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:WOW:
Gross Profit: A$19,208 Mil
GF Value™: A$34.97 vs. price of A$40.18 (14.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:WOW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Woolworths is Australia's largest retailer. Operations include supermarkets in Australia and New Zealand, and discount department and pet stores. Woolworths also supplies businesses, like restaurants and cafes, following the acquisition of PFD Food Services. The Australian food division with its supermarkets constitutes the majority of group EBIT, followed by New Zealand supermarkets and PFD, while Big W is a minor contributor.
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