Gemlife Communities GroupASX:GLF -1.93%18 Gross Margin % is 51.15% as of Dec. 2025, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 48.71. GuruFocus rates ASX:GLF with a GF Score™ of 18/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,644 Real Estate companies, Gemlife Communities Group ranks better than 64.78% on this metric.
Gemlife Communities Group (ASX:GLF) 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
Gemlife Communities Group had a gross margin of 51.15% 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.
Gemlife Communities Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
Gemlife Communities Group 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.
Gemlife Communities Group Gross Margin % Chart
Gemlife Communities Group Annual Data
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48.29
47.83
49.12
51.15
Gemlife Communities Group Semi-Annual Data
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48.29
47.83
49.12
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Gemlife Communities Group Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, Gemlife Communities Group'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.
Gemlife Communities Group Gross Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Gemlife Communities Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gemlife Communities Group'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.
Gemlife Communities Group (ASX:GLF) has a Gross Margin % of 51.15% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Gemlife Communities Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 48.71. Over the past decade, Gemlife Communities Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 47.83 to 51.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Gemlife Communities Group ranks #579 out of 1644 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 35.2%.
Is Gemlife Communities Group's Gross Margin % too high?
Gemlife Communities Group's current Gross Margin % of 51.15% is near median its 10-year median of 48.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 47.83 to a high of 51.15. The Real Estate industry median Gross Margin % is 36.96. Gemlife Communities Group's value of 51.15% is 38.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gemlife Communities Group ranks #579 out of 1644 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Gemlife Communities Group has a GF Score™ of 18/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gemlife Communities Group's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Gemlife Communities Group ranks #579 out of 1644 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Gemlife Communities Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.96. Gemlife Communities Group's value of 51.15% is 38.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Gemlife Communities Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 47.83 to 51.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 48.71 vs. the industry median of 36.96, Gemlife Communities Group 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 Real Estate company?
The median Gross Margin % among Real Estate companies is 36.96, based on 1,644 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. Gemlife Communities Group's current Gross Margin % of 51.15% is 38.4% 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 Gemlife Communities Group and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gemlife Communities Group's current Gross Margin % is 51.15%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 48.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gemlife Communities Group stock overvalued right now?
Gemlife Communities Group (ASX:GLF) has a current Gross Margin % of 51.15%. The current Gross Margin % is 51.15%, which is near median its 10-year median of 48.71 and 38.4% above the Real Estate industry median of 36.96. Gemlife Communities Group's overall GF Score™ is 18/100 with 7 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 Gemlife Communities Group (ASX:GLF), the current Gross Margin % is 51.15% 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.
GemLife Communities Group is a developer, builder, owner, and operator within Australia's Land Lease Community (LLC) sector. It provides premium resort-style living for homeowners aged 50 and over, designed to support a high-quality, active, and socially engaged lifestyle. GemLife focuses on delivering master-planned residential communities to senior downsizers, with homes that are low-maintenance and equipped with recreational and leisure facilities to support community-oriented living. It has two reportable segments: Development and Community Operations. Maximum revenue is generated from the Development segment, which develops the land and sells the home on behalf of the landowner. The Community Operations segment is responsible for the maintenance of the common areas of the communities.
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