Charter Hall Retail REITASX:CQR -1.02%82 Gross Margin % is 57.77% as of Dec. 2025, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 60.84. GuruFocus rates ASX:CQR with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of A$4.50 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 680 REITs companies, Charter Hall Retail REIT ranks worse than 72.94% on this metric.
ASX:CQR's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 72.94% of 680
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 69.61
vs ASX:CQR: 59.05
Charter Hall Retail REIT had a gross margin of 57.77% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Charter Hall Retail REIT was -0.50% per year.
Charter Hall Retail REIT (ASX:CQR) 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
Charter Hall Retail REIT had a gross margin of 57.77% 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.
Charter Hall Retail REIT Gross Margin % Related Terms
Charter Hall Retail REIT Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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 REIT - Retail subindustry, Charter Hall Retail REIT'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.
Charter Hall Retail REIT Gross Margin % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Charter Hall Retail REIT's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Charter Hall Retail REIT'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.
Charter Hall Retail REIT (ASX:CQR) has a Gross Margin % of 57.77% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Charter Hall Retail REIT and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 60.84. Over the past decade, Charter Hall Retail REIT's Gross Margin % has ranged from 58.64 to 63.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Charter Hall Retail REIT ranks #496 out of 680 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 72.9%.
Is Charter Hall Retail REIT's Gross Margin % too high?
Charter Hall Retail REIT's current Gross Margin % of 57.77% is near median its 10-year median of 60.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 58.64 to a high of 63.91. The REITs industry median Gross Margin % is 69.61. Charter Hall Retail REIT's value of 57.77% is 17% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Charter Hall Retail REIT ranks #496 out of 680 companies in the REITs industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Charter Hall Retail REIT has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Charter Hall Retail REIT's Gross Margin % compare to SPG and O?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Charter Hall Retail REIT ranks #496 out of 680 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Charter Hall Retail REIT in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 69.61. Charter Hall Retail REIT's value of 57.77% is 17% below this benchmark. Historically, Charter Hall Retail REIT's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 58.64 to 63.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 60.84 vs. the industry median of 69.61, Charter Hall Retail REIT has consistently been below 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 REITs company?
The median Gross Margin % among REITs companies is 69.61, based on 680 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. Charter Hall Retail REIT's current Gross Margin % of 57.77% is 17% below 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 Charter Hall Retail REIT and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Gross Margin % is 69.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Charter Hall Retail REIT's current Gross Margin % is 57.77%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 60.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Charter Hall Retail REIT stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Charter Hall Retail REIT (ASX:CQR) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$4.50, compared to a current price of A$3.88 — trading 13.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 57.77%, which is near median its 10-year median of 60.84 and 17% below the REITs industry median of 69.61. Charter Hall Retail REIT's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 9 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 Charter Hall Retail REIT (ASX:CQR), the current Gross Margin % is 57.77% 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 Charter Hall Retail REIT (ASX:CQR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Charter Hall Retail REIT stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$3.88 is trading 13.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$4.50.
GuruFocus considers Charter Hall Retail REIT to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:CQR:
Gross Margin %: 57.77% (near median its 10-year median of 60.84)
GF Value™: A$4.50 vs. price of A$3.88 (13.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 17% below the REITs median (#496 of 680)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:CQR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Charter Hall Retail REIT specializes in leasing out convenience-focused assets that offer everyday goods and services. Half of the property book consist of neighborhood and small regional shopping centers, which are predominantly anchored by supermarkets. Anchor tenants typically pay a base rent plus a percentage of their sale turnover. The rest of the portfolio is net lease retail, including service stations, pubs, and liquor shops. Net leases rent growth is typically linked to inflation and tenants pay most outgoings. Charter Hall Retail REIT is a listed investment vehicle managed by Charter Hall Group. The group receives fees from Charter Hall Retail, in exchange for property, leasing, investment, and development management services, and retains a minority interest in the REIT.
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