Metalurgica RiosulenseBSP:RSUL3 8 Gross Margin % is 39.01% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 36.61. GuruFocus rates BSP:RSUL3 with a GF Score™ of 8/100 and a GF Value™ of R$0.22. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,308 Vehicles & Parts companies, Metalurgica Riosulense ranks better than 88% 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
Metalurgica Riosulense had a gross margin of 39.01% 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.
Metalurgica Riosulense Gross Margin % Related Terms
Metalurgica Riosulense Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Metalurgica Riosulense'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:RSUL3 vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Metalurgica Riosulense'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.
Metalurgica Riosulense Gross Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Metalurgica Riosulense's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Metalurgica Riosulense'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.
Metalurgica Riosulense (BSP:RSUL3) has a Gross Margin % of 39.01% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Metalurgica Riosulense and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 36.61. Over the past decade, Metalurgica Riosulense's Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.04 to 43.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Metalurgica Riosulense ranks #157 out of 1308 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 12%.
Is Metalurgica Riosulense's Gross Margin % too high?
Metalurgica Riosulense's current Gross Margin % of 39.01% is near median its 10-year median of 36.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.04 to a high of 43.12. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Gross Margin % is 19.80. Metalurgica Riosulense's value of 39.01% is 97% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Metalurgica Riosulense ranks #157 out of 1308 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Metalurgica Riosulense has a GF Score™ of 8/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metalurgica Riosulense's Gross Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Metalurgica Riosulense ranks #157 out of 1308 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Metalurgica Riosulense in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.80. Metalurgica Riosulense's value of 39.01% is 97% above this benchmark. Historically, Metalurgica Riosulense's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.04 to 43.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 36.61 vs. the industry median of 19.80, Metalurgica Riosulense 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Gross Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 19.80, based on 1,308 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. Metalurgica Riosulense's current Gross Margin % of 39.01% is 97% 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 Metalurgica Riosulense and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Gross Margin % is 19.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Metalurgica Riosulense's current Gross Margin % is 39.01%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 36.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metalurgica Riosulense stock overvalued right now?
Metalurgica Riosulense (BSP:RSUL3) has a current Gross Margin % of 39.01%. The stock's GF Value™ is R$0.22, compared to a current price of R$0.10 — trading 54.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 39.01%, which is near median its 10-year median of 36.61 and 97% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 19.80. Metalurgica Riosulense's overall GF Score™ is 8/100 with 3 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 Metalurgica Riosulense (BSP:RSUL3), the current Gross Margin % is 39.01% 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 Metalurgica Riosulense (BSP:RSUL3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metalurgica Riosulense stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R$0.10 is trading 54.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$0.22.
Key valuation signals for BSP:RSUL3:
Gross Margin %: 39.01% (near median its 10-year median of 36.61)
GF Value™: R$0.22 vs. price of R$0.10 (54.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 97% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#157 of 1308)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:RSUL3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Metalurgica Riosulense SA manufactures auto parts & components such as valve guides, valve seats, mechanical valve tappets & alloys cast parts. Its products include bearing, rocker arms, piston rings, camshaft, adapters, bearing covers, & among others.
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