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AmrepAXR +2.01%74 Gross Margin % is 40.02% as of Apr. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 37.47. GuruFocus rates AXR with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $23.12 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,638 Real Estate companies, Amrep ranks better than 56.78% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Amrep's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $4.41 Mil. Amrep's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $11.02 Mil. Therefore, Amrep's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 40.02%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Amrep's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
AXR'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.52 Med: 37.47 Max: 88.24
Current: 42.44
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Amrep was 88.24%. The lowest was 15.52%. And the median was 37.47%.
AXR's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 56.78% of 1638
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 36.255
vs AXR: 42.44
Amrep had a gross margin of 40.02% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Amrep was 2.90% per year.
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
Amrep had a gross margin of 40.02% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 => 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.
Amrep Gross Margin % Related Terms
Amrep Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Amrep'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.
For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, Amrep'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.
Amrep Gross Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Amrep's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Amrep'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.
Amrep (AXR) has a Gross Margin % of 40.02% as of Apr. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Amrep and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 37.47. Over the past decade, Amrep's Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.52 to 88.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Amrep ranks #708 out of 1638 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 43.2%.
Is Amrep's Gross Margin % too high?
Amrep's current Gross Margin % of 40.02% is near median its 10-year median of 37.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.52 to a high of 88.24. The Real Estate industry median Gross Margin % is 36.26. Amrep's value of 40.02% is 10.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Amrep ranks #708 out of 1638 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Amrep has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Amrep's Gross Margin % compare to SDHC and LPA?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Amrep ranks #708 out of 1638 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Amrep in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.26. Amrep's value of 40.02% is 10.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Amrep's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.52 to 88.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 37.47 vs. the industry median of 36.26, Amrep 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 36.26, based on 1,638 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. Amrep's current Gross Margin % of 40.02% is 10.4% 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 Amrep and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Amrep's current Gross Margin % is 40.02%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 37.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Amrep stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Amrep (AXR) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $23.12, compared to a current price of $23.31 — trading 0.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 40.02%, which is near median its 10-year median of 37.47 and 10.4% above the Real Estate industry median of 36.26. Amrep's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 2 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 Amrep (AXR), the current Gross Margin % is 40.02% as of Apr. 2026. 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 Amrep (AXR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Amrep stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $23.31 is trading 0.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $23.12.
GuruFocus considers Amrep to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for AXR:
Gross Margin %: 40.02% (near median its 10-year median of 37.47)
GF Value™: $23.12 vs. price of $23.31 (0.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 10.4% above the Real Estate median (#708 of 1638)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AXR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Amrep Corp through its subsidiaries is engaged in the Real estate business. Its activities include land sales and lease activities, which involve obtaining approvals and selling both developed and undeveloped lots to homebuilders, commercial users, and others, as well as investments in commercial and investment properties. The Company accounts for land sales, home sales, and other revenues. Its operating segments include Land development and Homebuilding. The firm generates a majority of its revenue from the Land development segment. Geographically, all the activities are carried out throughout the United States.
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