Propel Funeral PartnersASX:PFP +3.07%74 Gross Margin % is 69.56% as of Dec. 2025, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 70.27. GuruFocus rates ASX:PFP with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of A$5.37 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 94 Personal Services companies, Propel Funeral Partners ranks better than 84.04% 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
Propel Funeral Partners had a gross margin of 69.56% 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.
Propel Funeral Partners Gross Margin % Related Terms
Propel Funeral Partners 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.
ASX:PFP vs ROL, SCI, HRB: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Personal Services subindustry, Propel Funeral Partners'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.
Propel Funeral Partners Gross Margin % vs Personal Services Industry
For the Personal Services industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Propel Funeral Partners's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Propel Funeral Partners'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.
Propel Funeral Partners (ASX:PFP) has a Gross Margin % of 69.56% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Propel Funeral Partners and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 70.27. Over the past decade, Propel Funeral Partners' Gross Margin % has ranged from 69.56 to 71.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Propel Funeral Partners ranks #15 out of 94 companies in the Personal Services industry, placing it in the top 16%.
Is Propel Funeral Partners' Gross Margin % too high?
Propel Funeral Partners' current Gross Margin % of 69.56% is near median its 10-year median of 70.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 69.56 to a high of 71.98. The Personal Services industry median Gross Margin % is 41.80. Propel Funeral Partners' value of 69.56% is 66.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Propel Funeral Partners ranks #15 out of 94 companies in the Personal Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Propel Funeral Partners has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Propel Funeral Partners' Gross Margin % compare to ROL and SCI?
According to the Personal Services industry distribution chart, Propel Funeral Partners ranks #15 out of 94 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Propel Funeral Partners in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 41.80. Propel Funeral Partners' value of 69.56% is 66.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Propel Funeral Partners' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 69.56 to 71.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 70.27 vs. the industry median of 41.80, Propel Funeral Partners 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 Personal Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Personal Services companies is 41.80, based on 94 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. Propel Funeral Partners's current Gross Margin % of 69.56% is 66.4% 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 Propel Funeral Partners and its competitors. For the Personal Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 41.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Propel Funeral Partners's current Gross Margin % is 69.56%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 70.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Propel Funeral Partners stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Propel Funeral Partners (ASX:PFP) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$5.37, compared to a current price of A$3.02 — trading 43.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 69.56%, which is near median its 10-year median of 70.27 and 66.4% above the Personal Services industry median of 41.80. Propel Funeral Partners' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 6 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 Propel Funeral Partners (ASX:PFP), the current Gross Margin % is 69.56% 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 Propel Funeral Partners (ASX:PFP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Propel Funeral Partners stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$3.02 is trading 43.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$5.37.
GuruFocus considers Propel Funeral Partners to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ASX:PFP:
Gross Margin %: 69.56% (near median its 10-year median of 70.27)
GF Value™: A$5.37 vs. price of A$3.02 (43.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 66.4% above the Personal Services median (#15 of 94)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:PFP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Propel Funeral Partners Ltd is an Australia-based company engaged in the provision of death care services. The company owns funeral homes, cremation facilities, cemeteries, and related infrastructure in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, Western Australia, Australian Capital Territory, and New Zealand. It offers a range of services and products across death care such as tailored to personal, religious, or ethnic preferences. The Group is organized into two geographic segments, Australian operations, and New Zealand operations, both of which operate in the death care-related services industry. The Group generates the majority of its revenue from the Australia operations.
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