MJ GleesonCHIX:GLEL +1.22%71 Gross Margin % is 20.07% as of Dec. 2025, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 28.74. GuruFocus rates CHIX:GLEL with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of £5.01 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 90 Homebuilding & Construction companies, MJ Gleeson ranks better than 56.67% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. MJ Gleeson's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was £34.7 Mil. MJ Gleeson's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was £173.1 Mil. Therefore, MJ Gleeson's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 20.07%.
Warning Sign:
MJ Gleeson PLC gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -4.5%.
The historical rank and industry rank for MJ Gleeson's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:GLEl'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 22.6 Med: 28.74 Max: 35.36
Current: 22.6
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of MJ Gleeson was 35.36%. The lowest was 22.60%. And the median was 28.74%.
CHIX:GLEl's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 56.67% of 90
companies
in the Homebuilding & Construction industry
Industry Median: 21.34
vs CHIX:GLEl: 22.60
MJ Gleeson had a gross margin of 20.07% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for MJ Gleeson was -4.50% per year.
MJ Gleeson (CHIX:GLEl) 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
MJ Gleeson had a gross margin of 20.07% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
MJ Gleeson Gross Margin % Related Terms
MJ Gleeson Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MJ Gleeson'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:GLEL vs DHI, PHM, LEN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Residential Construction subindustry, MJ Gleeson'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.
MJ Gleeson Gross Margin % vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry
For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, MJ Gleeson's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MJ Gleeson'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.
MJ Gleeson (CHIX:GLEL) has a Gross Margin % of 20.07% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on MJ Gleeson and its competitors. This is 30% below median its historical median of 28.74. Over the past decade, MJ Gleeson's Gross Margin % has ranged from 22.60 to 35.36. According to the industry distribution chart, MJ Gleeson ranks #39 out of 90 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, placing it in the top 43.3%.
Is MJ Gleeson's Gross Margin % too high?
MJ Gleeson's current Gross Margin % of 20.07% is 30% below median its 10-year median of 28.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.60 to a high of 35.36. The Homebuilding & Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 21.34. MJ Gleeson's value of 20.07% is 6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MJ Gleeson ranks #39 out of 90 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, MJ Gleeson has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MJ Gleeson's Gross Margin % compare to DHI and PHM?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, MJ Gleeson ranks #39 out of 90 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts MJ Gleeson in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 21.34. MJ Gleeson's value of 20.07% is 6% below this benchmark. Historically, MJ Gleeson's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 22.60 to 35.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.74 vs. the industry median of 21.34, MJ Gleeson has consistently been below 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 Homebuilding & Construction company?
The median Gross Margin % among Homebuilding & Construction companies is 21.34, based on 90 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. MJ Gleeson's current Gross Margin % of 20.07% is 6% below 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 MJ Gleeson and its competitors. For the Homebuilding & Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 21.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MJ Gleeson's current Gross Margin % is 20.07%, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 28.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MJ Gleeson stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MJ Gleeson (CHIX:GLEL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £5.01, compared to a current price of £2.48 — trading 50.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 20.07%, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 28.74 and 6% below the Homebuilding & Construction industry median of 21.34. MJ Gleeson's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 MJ Gleeson (CHIX:GLEL), the current Gross Margin % is 20.07% 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 MJ Gleeson (CHIX:GLEL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MJ Gleeson stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £2.48 is trading 50.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of £5.01.
GuruFocus considers MJ Gleeson to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:GLEL:
Gross Margin %: 20.07% (30% below median its 10-year median of 28.74)
GF Value™: £5.01 vs. price of £2.48 (50.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 6% below the Homebuilding & Construction median (#39 of 90)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:GLEL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MJ Gleeson PLC is engaged in the business of homebuilding. Its business activities flow through two distinct divisions, Gleeson Homes and Gleeson Land. Gleeson Homes being the revenue earning segment of the two conducts all activities for the development and sale of residential property. The Strategic Land business includes conducting operations relating to enhancing the value of land and ensuring the value is achieved for the stakeholders. Its property offerings are spread across the United Kingdom.
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