CenterspaceCSR +0.60%70 Gross Margin % is 57.04% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 55.79. GuruFocus rates CSR with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $59.38 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 680 REITs companies, Centerspace ranks worse than 75% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Centerspace's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CSR'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 53.72 Med: 55.79 Max: 57.78
Current: 57.78
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Centerspace was 57.78%. The lowest was 53.72%. And the median was 55.79%.
CSR's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 75% of 680
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 69.61
vs CSR: 57.78
Centerspace had a gross margin of 57.04% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Centerspace was 0.90% per year.
Centerspace (NYSE:CSR) 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
Centerspace had a gross margin of 57.04% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Centerspace Gross Margin % Related Terms
Centerspace Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Centerspace'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.
For the REIT - Residential subindustry, Centerspace'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.
Centerspace Gross Margin % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Centerspace's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Centerspace'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.
Centerspace (CSR) has a Gross Margin % of 57.04% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Centerspace and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 55.79. Over the past decade, Centerspace's Gross Margin % has ranged from 53.72 to 57.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Centerspace ranks #510 out of 680 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 75%.
Is Centerspace's Gross Margin % too high?
Centerspace's current Gross Margin % of 57.04% is near median its 10-year median of 55.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 53.72 to a high of 57.78. The REITs industry median Gross Margin % is 69.61. Centerspace's value of 57.04% is 18.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Centerspace ranks #510 out of 680 companies in the REITs industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Centerspace has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Centerspace's Gross Margin % compare to UMH and NXRT?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Centerspace ranks #510 out of 680 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Centerspace in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 69.61. Centerspace's value of 57.04% is 18.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Centerspace's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 53.72 to 57.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 55.79 vs. the industry median of 69.61, Centerspace 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 REITs company?
The median Gross Margin % among REITs companies is 69.61, based on 680 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. Centerspace's current Gross Margin % of 57.04% is 18.1% 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 Centerspace and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Gross Margin % is 69.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Centerspace's current Gross Margin % is 57.04%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 55.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Centerspace stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Centerspace (CSR) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $59.38, compared to a current price of $56.74 — trading 4.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 57.04%, which is near median its 10-year median of 55.79 and 18.1% below the REITs industry median of 69.61. Centerspace's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 6 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 Centerspace (CSR), the current Gross Margin % is 57.04% 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 Centerspace (CSR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Centerspace stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $56.74 is trading 4.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $59.38.
GuruFocus considers Centerspace to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CSR:
Gross Margin %: 57.04% (near median its 10-year median of 55.79)
GF Value™: $59.38 vs. price of $56.74 (4.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 18.1% below the REITs median (#510 of 680)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CSR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Centerspace is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that focuses on the ownership, management, acquisitions, redevelopment, and development of apartment communities. The company operates through a single reportable segment which includes the ownership, management, development, redevelopment, and acquisition of apartment communities and conduct their corporate operations from offices in Minot, North Dakota and Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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