Orascom Development EgyptECAI:ORHD -0.49%89 Gross Margin % is 35.60% as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 29.94. GuruFocus rates CAI:ORHD with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of E£24.09 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 513 Conglomerates companies, Orascom Development EgyptE ranks better than 60.62% on this metric.
Orascom Development EgyptE (CAI:ORHD) 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
Orascom Development EgyptE had a gross margin of 35.60% 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.
Orascom Development EgyptE Gross Margin % Related Terms
Orascom Development EgyptE Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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 Conglomerates subindustry, Orascom Development EgyptE'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.
Orascom Development EgyptE Gross Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Orascom Development EgyptE's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Orascom Development EgyptE'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.
Orascom Development EgyptE (CAI:ORHD) has a Gross Margin % of 35.60% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Orascom Development EgyptE and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 29.94. Over the past decade, Orascom Development EgyptE's Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.74 to 35.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Orascom Development EgyptE ranks #202 out of 513 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 39.4%.
Is Orascom Development EgyptE's Gross Margin % too high?
Orascom Development EgyptE's current Gross Margin % of 35.60% is 19% above median its 10-year median of 29.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.74 to a high of 35.74. The Conglomerates industry median Gross Margin % is 25.96. Orascom Development EgyptE's value of 35.60% is 37.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Orascom Development EgyptE ranks #202 out of 513 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Orascom Development EgyptE has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Orascom Development EgyptE's Gross Margin % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Orascom Development EgyptE ranks #202 out of 513 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Orascom Development EgyptE in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.96. Orascom Development EgyptE's value of 35.60% is 37.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Orascom Development EgyptE's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.74 to 35.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.94 vs. the industry median of 25.96, Orascom Development EgyptE 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Gross Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 25.96, based on 513 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. Orascom Development EgyptE's current Gross Margin % of 35.60% is 37.1% 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 Orascom Development EgyptE and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Orascom Development EgyptE's current Gross Margin % is 35.60%, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 29.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Orascom Development EgyptE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orascom Development EgyptE (CAI:ORHD) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is E£24.09, compared to a current price of E£38.20 — trading 58.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 35.60%, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 29.94 and 37.1% above the Conglomerates industry median of 25.96. Orascom Development EgyptE's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 Orascom Development EgyptE (CAI:ORHD), the current Gross Margin % is 35.60% 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 Orascom Development EgyptE (CAI:ORHD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orascom Development EgyptE stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of E£38.20 is trading 58.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of E£24.09.
GuruFocus considers Orascom Development EgyptE to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CAI:ORHD:
Gross Margin %: 35.60% (19% above median its 10-year median of 29.94)
GF Value™: E£24.09 vs. price of E£38.20 (58.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 37.1% above the Conglomerates median (#202 of 513)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CAI:ORHD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Orascom Development Egypt SAE is engaged in the development of integrated destinations in Egypt including private villas and apartments, hotels, leisure facilities and other supporting infrastructure. Its segments are Hotels, Real estate and construction, Sale of land, Destination management and Other Operations. The Hotel segment includes the provision of hospitality services in two to five-star hotels. Its Real-estate and construction segment includes an acquisition of land in undeveloped areas. The sale of land, segment includes the sale of land and land rights to others. Destination management consists of the provision of facilities and infrastructure services at resorts and towns.
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