BellwayBLWYY 75 Gross Margin % is 15.97% as of Jan. 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 19.13. GuruFocus rates BLWYY with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $44.75. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 90 Homebuilding & Construction companies, Bellway ranks worse than 77.78% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Bellway's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Jan. 2026 was $329 Mil. Bellway's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Jan. 2026 was $2,057 Mil. Therefore, Bellway's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 15.97%.
Warning Sign:
Bellway PLC gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.4%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bellway's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BLWYY'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.52 Med: 19.13 Max: 25.86
Current: 14.98
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Bellway was 25.86%. The lowest was 12.52%. And the median was 19.13%.
BLWYY's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 77.78% of 90
companies
in the Homebuilding & Construction industry
Industry Median: 21.34
vs BLWYY: 14.98
Bellway had a gross margin of 15.97% for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Bellway was -1.40% per year.
Bellway (OTCPK:BLWYY) 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
Bellway had a gross margin of 15.97% for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 => No sustainable 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.
Bellway Gross Margin % Related Terms
Bellway Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bellway'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 Residential Construction subindustry, Bellway'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.
Bellway Gross Margin % vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry
For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Bellway's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bellway'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.
Bellway (BLWYY) has a Gross Margin % of 15.97% as of Jan. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Bellway and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 19.13. Over the past decade, Bellway's Gross Margin % has ranged from 12.52 to 25.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Bellway ranks #70 out of 90 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, placing it in the top 77.8%.
Is Bellway's Gross Margin % too high?
Bellway's current Gross Margin % of 15.97% is 17% below median its 10-year median of 19.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.52 to a high of 25.86. The Homebuilding & Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 21.34. Bellway's value of 15.97% is 25.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bellway ranks #70 out of 90 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Bellway has a GF Score™ of 75/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bellway's Gross Margin % compare to DHI and PHM?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, Bellway ranks #70 out of 90 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Bellway in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 21.34. Bellway's value of 15.97% is 25.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Bellway's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 12.52 to 25.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.13 vs. the industry median of 21.34, Bellway 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 Homebuilding & Construction company?
The median Gross Margin % among Homebuilding & Construction companies is 21.34, based on 90 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. Bellway's current Gross Margin % of 15.97% is 25.2% 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 Bellway and its competitors. For the Homebuilding & Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 21.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bellway's current Gross Margin % is 15.97%, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 19.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bellway stock overvalued right now?
Bellway (BLWYY) has a current Gross Margin % of 15.97%. The stock's GF Value™ is $44.75, compared to a current price of $31.39 — trading 29.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 15.97%, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 19.13 and 25.2% below the Homebuilding & Construction industry median of 21.34. Bellway's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 4 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 Bellway (BLWYY), the current Gross Margin % is 15.97% as of Jan. 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 Bellway (BLWYY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bellway stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $31.39 is trading 29.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $44.75.
Key valuation signals for BLWYY:
Gross Margin %: 15.97% (17% below median its 10-year median of 19.13)
GF Value™: $44.75 vs. price of $31.39 (29.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 25.2% below the Homebuilding & Construction median (#70 of 90)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BLWYY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bellway is one of the UK's largest residential property developers. It typifies the business model employed by UK homebuilders, operating in the land development, construction, and sales and marketing segments of the residential property development value chain.
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