Saul CentersBFS +0.82%77 Gross Margin % is 69.07% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 74.15. GuruFocus rates BFS with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $41.81 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 680 REITs companies, Saul Centers ranks better than 51.91% 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
Saul Centers had a gross margin of 69.07% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.
Saul Centers Gross Margin % Related Terms
Saul Centers Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Saul Centers'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 REIT - Retail subindustry, Saul Centers'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.
Saul Centers Gross Margin % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Saul Centers's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Saul Centers'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.
Saul Centers (BFS) has a Gross Margin % of 69.07% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Saul Centers and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 74.15. Over the past decade, Saul Centers' Gross Margin % has ranged from 70.65 to 75.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Saul Centers ranks #327 out of 680 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 48.1%.
Is Saul Centers' Gross Margin % too high?
Saul Centers' current Gross Margin % of 69.07% is near median its 10-year median of 74.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 70.65 to a high of 75.94. The REITs industry median Gross Margin % is 69.61. Saul Centers' value of 69.07% is 0.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saul Centers ranks #327 out of 680 companies in the REITs industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Saul Centers has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saul Centers' Gross Margin % compare to WSR and ALX?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Saul Centers ranks #327 out of 680 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Saul Centers in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 69.61. Saul Centers' value of 69.07% is 0.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Saul Centers' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 70.65 to 75.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 74.15 vs. the industry median of 69.61, Saul Centers 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. Saul Centers's current Gross Margin % of 69.07% is 0.8% 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 Saul Centers 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. Saul Centers's current Gross Margin % is 69.07%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 74.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saul Centers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saul Centers (BFS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $41.81, compared to a current price of $37.07 — trading 11.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 69.07%, which is near median its 10-year median of 74.15 and 0.8% below the REITs industry median of 69.61. Saul Centers' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Saul Centers (BFS), the current Gross Margin % is 69.07% as of Mar. 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 Saul Centers (BFS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saul Centers stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $37.07 is trading 11.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $41.81.
GuruFocus considers Saul Centers to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BFS:
Gross Margin %: 69.07% (near median its 10-year median of 74.15)
GF Value™: $41.81 vs. price of $37.07 (11.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 0.8% below the REITs median (#327 of 680)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BFS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Saul Centers Inc is a self-managed real estate investment trust which invests in, operates and develops retail and commercial properties. The company's portfolio includes community and neighbourhood shopping centres, office properties, and mixed-use properties. Properties are located in the Washington, D.C. and Batlimore metropolitan areas. Saul Centers operates through two business segments: Shopping Centers segment, which contribute the maximum portion of total revenue; and mixed-use properties.Mixed-Use Properties segment include office, retail and multi-family residential use.
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