FiplastoBUE:FIPL +1.80%71 Gross Margin % is -12.94% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BUE:FIPL with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of ARS201.86 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 415 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Fiplasto ranks worse than 99.28% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Fiplasto's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS-1,568 Mil. Fiplasto's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS12,121 Mil. Therefore, Fiplasto's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -12.94%.
Warning Sign:
Fiplasto SA gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -2.3%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Fiplasto's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BUE:FIPL'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11.39 Med: 18.7 Max: 45.14
Current: -11.39
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Fiplasto was 45.14%. The lowest was -11.39%. And the median was 18.70%.
BUE:FIPL's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 99.28% of 415
companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 29.11
vs BUE:FIPL: -11.39
Fiplasto had a gross margin of -12.94% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Fiplasto was -2.30% per year.
Fiplasto (BUE:FIPL) 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
Fiplasto had a gross margin of -12.94% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.
Fiplasto Gross Margin % Related Terms
Fiplasto Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fiplasto'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.
BUE:FIPL vs SN, SGI, MHK: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Fiplasto'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.
Fiplasto Gross Margin % vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Fiplasto's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fiplasto'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.
Fiplasto (BUE:FIPL) has a Gross Margin % of -12.94% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Fiplasto and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Fiplasto ranks #412 out of 415 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 99.3%.
Is Fiplasto's Gross Margin % too high?
Fiplasto's current Gross Margin % is -12.94%. Based on the distribution chart, Fiplasto ranks #412 out of 415 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Fiplasto has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fiplasto's Gross Margin % compare to SN and SGI?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Fiplasto ranks #412 out of 415 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Fiplasto in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 29.11. 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median Gross Margin % among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 29.11, based on 415 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. 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 Fiplasto and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Gross Margin % is 29.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fiplasto's current Gross Margin % is -12.94%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fiplasto stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fiplasto (BUE:FIPL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS201.86, compared to a current price of ARS170.00 — trading 15.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is -12.94%. Fiplasto's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 11 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 Fiplasto (BUE:FIPL), the current Gross Margin % is -12.94% 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 Fiplasto (BUE:FIPL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fiplasto stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ARS170.00 is trading 15.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ARS201.86.
GuruFocus considers Fiplasto to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BUE:FIPL:
Gross Margin %: -12.94%
GF Value™: ARS201.86 vs. price of ARS170.00 (15.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BUE:FIPL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fiplasto SA operates in the furniture industry. The principal business activity of the company is the manufacturing and marketing of wood fiber boards. The company serves a wide variety of industries in Argentina and the world that use its hardboard products for applications as diverse as auto parts, packaging, manufacture of furniture and doors, boards, formworks for construction, exhibitors, and posters. The company has two segments, Hardboard and Furniture, where it generates the majority of its revenue from the Hardboard segment.
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