Direcional EngenhariaBSP:DIRR3 +2.68%90 Gross Margin % is 40.65% as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 34.06. GuruFocus rates BSP:DIRR3 with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of R$15.80 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,644 Real Estate companies, Direcional Engenharia ranks better than 53.95% 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
Direcional Engenharia had a gross margin of 40.65% 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.
Direcional Engenharia Gross Margin % Related Terms
Direcional Engenharia Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Direcional Engenharia'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, Direcional Engenharia'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.
Direcional Engenharia Gross Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Direcional Engenharia's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Direcional Engenharia'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.
Direcional Engenharia (BSP:DIRR3) has a Gross Margin % of 40.65% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Direcional Engenharia and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 34.06. Over the past decade, Direcional Engenharia's Gross Margin % has ranged from 4.98 to 40.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Direcional Engenharia ranks #757 out of 1644 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 46%.
Is Direcional Engenharia's Gross Margin % too high?
Direcional Engenharia's current Gross Margin % of 40.65% is 19% above median its 10-year median of 34.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.98 to a high of 40.11. The Real Estate industry median Gross Margin % is 36.96. Direcional Engenharia's value of 40.65% is 10% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Direcional Engenharia ranks #757 out of 1644 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Direcional Engenharia has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Direcional Engenharia's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Direcional Engenharia ranks #757 out of 1644 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Direcional Engenharia in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.96. Direcional Engenharia's value of 40.65% is 10% above this benchmark. Historically, Direcional Engenharia's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 4.98 to 40.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 34.06 vs. the industry median of 36.96, Direcional Engenharia 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 36.96, based on 1,644 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. Direcional Engenharia's current Gross Margin % of 40.65% is 10% 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 Direcional Engenharia and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Direcional Engenharia's current Gross Margin % is 40.65%, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 34.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Direcional Engenharia stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Direcional Engenharia (BSP:DIRR3) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$15.80, compared to a current price of R$14.20 — trading 10.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 40.65%, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 34.06 and 10% above the Real Estate industry median of 36.96. Direcional Engenharia's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 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 Direcional Engenharia (BSP:DIRR3), the current Gross Margin % is 40.65% 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 Direcional Engenharia (BSP:DIRR3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Direcional Engenharia stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R$14.20 is trading 10.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$15.80.
GuruFocus considers Direcional Engenharia to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:DIRR3:
Gross Margin %: 40.65% (19% above median its 10-year median of 34.06)
GF Value™: R$15.80 vs. price of R$14.20 (10.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 10% above the Real Estate median (#757 of 1644)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:DIRR3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Direcional Engenharia SA is a real estate development and construction company. It focuses on the development of large-scale residential housing targeting the low-income segment, particularly in the North and Mid-West regions of Brazil. Geographically, the business presence of the firm are seen in the states of Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, the Rio Grande do Sul, Minas Gerais, Para, and Amazonas, among others.
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