Baumart HoldingsASX:BMH Gross Margin % is 44.44% as of Dec. 2025, which is 130% above its 10-year median of 19.29. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 395 Building Materials companies, Baumart Holdings ranks better than 87.85% on this metric.
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
Baumart Holdings had a gross margin of 44.44% 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.
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Baumart Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Baumart Holdings'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.
ASX:BMH vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Baumart Holdings'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.
Baumart Holdings Gross Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Baumart Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Baumart Holdings'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.
Baumart Holdings (ASX:BMH) has a Gross Margin % of 44.44% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Baumart Holdings and its competitors. This is 130% above median its historical median of 19.29. Over the past decade, Baumart Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.83 to 74.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Baumart Holdings ranks #48 out of 395 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 12.2%.
Is Baumart Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Baumart Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 44.44% is 130% above median its 10-year median of 19.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.83 to a high of 74.38. The Building Materials industry median Gross Margin % is 26.18. Baumart Holdings' value of 44.44% is 69.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Baumart Holdings ranks #48 out of 395 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Baumart Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Baumart Holdings ranks #48 out of 395 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Baumart Holdings in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.18. Baumart Holdings' value of 44.44% is 69.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Baumart Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.83 to 74.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.29 vs. the industry median of 26.18, Baumart Holdings 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 Building Materials company?
The median Gross Margin % among Building Materials companies is 26.18, based on 395 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. Baumart Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 44.44% is 69.7% 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 Baumart Holdings and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Baumart Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 44.44%, which is 130% above median its own 10-year median of 19.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Baumart Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Baumart Holdings (ASX:BMH) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.06, compared to a current price of A$0.01 — trading 90% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 44.44%, which is 130% above median its 10-year median of 19.29 and 69.7% above the Building Materials industry median of 26.18. 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 Baumart Holdings (ASX:BMH), the current Gross Margin % is 44.44% 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.
Baumart Holdings Ltd is engaged in sourcing, procurement and supply chain services, supply and distribution of industrial products, and other managed services. The company is organized into two operating segments: Building Materials Supply and Source & Procurement Supply. The Building Materials Supply division is focused on the supply of building products and materials procured from local and offshore suppliers to both the residential and commercial property construction markets. The Sourcing and Procurement division is focused on providing specialized procurement solutions to a broad range of sectors. The majority of the revenue is derived from the Sourcing and Procurement division.
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