Cannae HoldingsCNNE +3.87%61 Gross Margin % is 1.14% as of Mar. 2026, which is 79% below its 10-year median of 5.37. GuruFocus rates CNNE with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $20.97 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 359 Restaurants companies, Cannae Holdings ranks worse than 98.61% 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
Cannae Holdings had a gross margin of 1.14% 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.
Cannae Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Cannae Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cannae Holdings'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.
CNNE vs KRUS, FWRG, BLMN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Cannae Holdings'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.
Cannae Holdings Gross Margin % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Cannae Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cannae Holdings'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.
Cannae Holdings (CNNE) has a Gross Margin % of 1.14% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Cannae Holdings and its competitors. This is 79% below median its historical median of 5.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Cannae Holdings ranks #354 out of 359 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 98.6%.
Is Cannae Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Cannae Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 1.14% is 79% below median its 10-year median of 5.37. The Restaurants industry median Gross Margin % is 45.71. Cannae Holdings' value of 1.14% is 97.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cannae Holdings ranks #354 out of 359 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Cannae Holdings has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cannae Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to KRUS and FWRG?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Cannae Holdings ranks #354 out of 359 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Cannae Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 45.71. Cannae Holdings' value of 1.14% is 97.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.37 vs. the industry median of 45.71, Cannae Holdings 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 Restaurants company?
The median Gross Margin % among Restaurants companies is 45.71, based on 359 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. Cannae Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 1.14% is 97.5% 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 Cannae Holdings and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Gross Margin % is 45.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cannae Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 1.14%, which is 79% below median its own 10-year median of 5.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cannae Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cannae Holdings (CNNE) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $20.97, compared to a current price of $14.49 — trading 30.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 1.14%, which is 79% below median its 10-year median of 5.37 and 97.5% below the Restaurants industry median of 45.71. Cannae Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 7 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 Cannae Holdings (CNNE), the current Gross Margin % is 1.14% 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 Cannae Holdings (CNNE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cannae Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $14.49 is trading 30.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $20.97.
GuruFocus considers Cannae Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for CNNE:
Gross Margin %: 1.14% (79% below median its 10-year median of 5.37)
GF Value™: $20.97 vs. price of $14.49 (30.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 97.5% below the Restaurants median (#354 of 359)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CNNE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cannae Holdings Inc is an investment holding company that acquires and actively manages equity interests in operating businesses across various industries. The Company focuses on long-term ownership and seeks to create value by supporting the growth and operations of its portfolio companies through management expertise and strategic oversight. The Company operates through four reportable segments: Restaurant Group, which includes the operations of O'Charleys and 99 Restaurants; Alight, which represents its ownership interest in a technology-enabled human capital and employee benefits solutions provider; Black Knight Football Club (BKFC), which holds interests in professional football clubs; and JANA, which represents its investment in an investment management firm.
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