BRT ApartmentsBRT -2.66%64 Gross Margin % is 56.60% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 54.95. GuruFocus rates BRT with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.73 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 681 REITs companies, BRT Apartments ranks worse than 79.44% 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
BRT Apartments had a gross margin of 56.60% 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.
BRT Apartments Gross Margin % Related Terms
BRT Apartments Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for BRT Apartments'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.
BRT vs AIV, FREVS, ELME: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the REIT - Residential subindustry, BRT Apartments'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.
BRT Apartments Gross Margin % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, BRT Apartments's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BRT Apartments'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.
BRT Apartments (BRT) has a Gross Margin % of 56.60% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on BRT Apartments and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 54.95. Over the past decade, BRT Apartments' Gross Margin % has ranged from 51.52 to 56.67. According to the industry distribution chart, BRT Apartments ranks #541 out of 681 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 79.4%.
Is BRT Apartments' Gross Margin % too high?
BRT Apartments' current Gross Margin % of 56.60% is near median its 10-year median of 54.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 51.52 to a high of 56.67. The REITs industry median Gross Margin % is 69.62. BRT Apartments' value of 56.60% is 18.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BRT Apartments ranks #541 out of 681 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, BRT Apartments has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BRT Apartments' Gross Margin % compare to AIV and FREVS?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, BRT Apartments ranks #541 out of 681 companies for Gross Margin %. This places BRT Apartments in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 69.62. BRT Apartments' value of 56.60% is 18.7% below this benchmark. Historically, BRT Apartments' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 51.52 to 56.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 54.95 vs. the industry median of 69.62, BRT Apartments 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 69.62, based on 681 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. BRT Apartments's current Gross Margin % of 56.60% is 18.7% 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 BRT Apartments and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Gross Margin % is 69.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BRT Apartments's current Gross Margin % is 56.60%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 54.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BRT Apartments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BRT Apartments (BRT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.73, compared to a current price of $15.22 — trading 14.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 56.60%, which is near median its 10-year median of 54.95 and 18.7% below the REITs industry median of 69.62. BRT Apartments' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 BRT Apartments (BRT), the current Gross Margin % is 56.60% 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 BRT Apartments (BRT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BRT Apartments stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $15.22 is trading 14.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $17.73.
GuruFocus considers BRT Apartments to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BRT:
Gross Margin %: 56.60% (near median its 10-year median of 54.95)
GF Value™: $17.73 vs. price of $15.22 (14.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 18.7% below the REITs median (#541 of 681)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BRT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BRT Apartments Corp is a real estate investment trust company. The company is focused on the ownership, operation, and development of multi-family properties. BRT also owns and operates other real estate assets. All of the Company's assets are comprised of multi-family real estate assets generally leased to tenants on a one-year basis.
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