Grupo MultiBSP:MLAS3 -0.60%74 Gross Margin % is 30.36% as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 26.97. GuruFocus rates BSP:MLAS3 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of R$1.84 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,449 Hardware companies, Grupo Multi ranks better than 53.25% on this metric.
Grupo Multi SA gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -10.3%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Grupo Multi's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:MLAS3'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.46 Med: 26.97 Max: 34.92
Current: 26.14
During the past 8 years, the highestGross Margin % of Grupo Multi was 34.92%. The lowest was 5.46%. And the median was 26.97%.
BSP:MLAS3's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 53.25% of 2449
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.52
vs BSP:MLAS3: 26.14
Grupo Multi had a gross margin of 30.36% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Grupo Multi was -10.30% per year.
Grupo Multi (BSP:MLAS3) 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
Grupo Multi had a gross margin of 30.36% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Grupo Multi Gross Margin % Related Terms
Grupo Multi Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Grupo Multi'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.
BSP:MLAS3 vs SNX, ARW, AVT: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Grupo Multi'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.
Grupo Multi Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Grupo Multi's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Grupo Multi'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.
Grupo Multi (BSP:MLAS3) has a Gross Margin % of 30.36% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Grupo Multi and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 26.97. Over the past decade, Grupo Multi's Gross Margin % has ranged from 5.46 to 34.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Grupo Multi ranks #1145 out of 2449 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 46.8%.
Is Grupo Multi's Gross Margin % too high?
Grupo Multi's current Gross Margin % of 30.36% is 13% above median its 10-year median of 26.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.46 to a high of 34.92. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.52. Grupo Multi's value of 30.36% is 23.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Grupo Multi ranks #1145 out of 2449 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Grupo Multi has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Grupo Multi's Gross Margin % compare to SNX and ARW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Grupo Multi ranks #1145 out of 2449 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Grupo Multi in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.52. Grupo Multi's value of 30.36% is 23.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Grupo Multi's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 5.46 to 34.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.97 vs. the industry median of 24.52, Grupo Multi 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 Hardware company?
The median Gross Margin % among Hardware companies is 24.52, based on 2,449 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. Grupo Multi's current Gross Margin % of 30.36% is 23.8% 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 Grupo Multi and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Grupo Multi's current Gross Margin % is 30.36%, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 26.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Grupo Multi stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grupo Multi (BSP:MLAS3) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$1.84, compared to a current price of R$1.67 — trading 9.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 30.36%, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 26.97 and 23.8% above the Hardware industry median of 24.52. Grupo Multi's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 8 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 Grupo Multi (BSP:MLAS3), the current Gross Margin % is 30.36% 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 Grupo Multi (BSP:MLAS3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grupo Multi stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R$1.67 is trading 9.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$1.84.
GuruFocus considers Grupo Multi to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:MLAS3:
Gross Margin %: 30.36% (13% above median its 10-year median of 26.97)
GF Value™: R$1.84 vs. price of R$1.67 (9.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 23.8% above the Hardware median (#1145 of 2449)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:MLAS3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Grupo Multi SA, formerly Multilaser Industrial Ltd is involved in the electronics and computer supplies segment. The company offers cell phones, smartphones, telecommunications, tools and electronics segments, and others.
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