Mota-EngilCHIX:EGLU 86 Gross Margin % is 123.72% as of Dec. 2025, which is 65% above its 10-year median of 74.95. GuruFocus rates CHIX:EGLU with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.47 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,724 Construction companies, Mota-Engil ranks better than 96.46% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Mota-Engil's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €3,163 Mil. Mota-Engil's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €2,556 Mil. Therefore, Mota-Engil's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 123.72%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Mota-Engil's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:EGLu'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 53.55 Med: 74.95 Max: 77.3
Current: 77.14
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Mota-Engil was 77.30%. The lowest was 53.55%. And the median was 74.95%.
CHIX:EGLu's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 96.46% of 1724
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 20.705
vs CHIX:EGLu: 77.14
Mota-Engil had a gross margin of 123.72% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Mota-Engil was -0.30% per year.
Mota-Engil (CHIX:EGLu) 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
Mota-Engil had a gross margin of 123.72% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Mota-Engil Gross Margin % Related Terms
Mota-Engil Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mota-Engil'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.
CHIX:EGLU vs PWR, FIX, EME: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Mota-Engil'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.
Mota-Engil Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Mota-Engil's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mota-Engil'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.
Mota-Engil (CHIX:EGLU) has a Gross Margin % of 123.72% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Mota-Engil and its competitors. This is 65% above median its historical median of 74.95. Over the past decade, Mota-Engil's Gross Margin % has ranged from 53.55 to 77.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Mota-Engil ranks #61 out of 1724 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 3.5%.
Is Mota-Engil's Gross Margin % too high?
Mota-Engil's current Gross Margin % of 123.72% is 65% above median its 10-year median of 74.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 53.55 to a high of 77.30. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.71. Mota-Engil's value of 123.72% is 497.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mota-Engil ranks #61 out of 1724 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Mota-Engil has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mota-Engil's Gross Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Mota-Engil ranks #61 out of 1724 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Mota-Engil in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.71. Mota-Engil's value of 123.72% is 497.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Mota-Engil's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 53.55 to 77.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 74.95 vs. the industry median of 20.71, Mota-Engil 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 Construction company?
The median Gross Margin % among Construction companies is 20.71, based on 1,724 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. Mota-Engil's current Gross Margin % of 123.72% is 497.5% 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 Mota-Engil and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mota-Engil's current Gross Margin % is 123.72%, which is 65% above median its own 10-year median of 74.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mota-Engil stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mota-Engil (CHIX:EGLU) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.47, compared to a current price of €4.67 — trading 34.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 123.72%, which is 65% above median its 10-year median of 74.95 and 497.5% above the Construction industry median of 20.71. Mota-Engil's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 5 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 Mota-Engil (CHIX:EGLU), the current Gross Margin % is 123.72% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Mota-Engil (CHIX:EGLU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mota-Engil stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €4.67 is trading 34.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.47.
GuruFocus considers Mota-Engil to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:EGLU:
Gross Margin %: 123.72% (65% above median its 10-year median of 74.95)
GF Value™: €3.47 vs. price of €4.67 (34.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 497.5% above the Construction median (#61 of 1724)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:EGLU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mota-Engil carries out a wide range of activities related to the design, construction, management and operation of infrastructure. The Group has long-standing and recognised experience in several countries with a variety of public and private clients, as well as a high level of technical know-how, which is leveraged in the development of other activities that benefit from synergies and cross-selling, such as industrial engineering services. In addition to urban waste collection and management, the Group operates in renewable energy production and waste-to-energy and is increasingly investing in the energy and carbon efficiency sectors, contributing to the much-needed energy transition.
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