Union Properties PJSCDFM:UPP -1.55%44 Gross Margin % is 21.51% as of Mar. 2026, which is 26% above its 10-year median of 17.06. GuruFocus rates DFM:UPP with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of د.إ0.76 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 511 Conglomerates companies, Union Properties PJSC ranks worse than 76.32% on this metric.
DFM:UPP's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 76.32% of 511
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 25.85
vs DFM:UPP: 15.34
Union Properties PJSC had a gross margin of 21.51% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Union Properties PJSC was 24.40% per year.
Union Properties PJSC (DFM:UPP) 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
Union Properties PJSC had a gross margin of 21.51% 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.
Union Properties PJSC Gross Margin % Related Terms
Union Properties PJSC Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Union Properties PJSC'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 Conglomerates subindustry, Union Properties PJSC'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.
Union Properties PJSC Gross Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Union Properties PJSC's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Union Properties PJSC'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.
Union Properties PJSC (DFM:UPP) has a Gross Margin % of 21.51% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Union Properties PJSC and its competitors. This is 26% above median its historical median of 17.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Union Properties PJSC ranks #390 out of 511 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 76.3%.
Is Union Properties PJSC's Gross Margin % too high?
Union Properties PJSC's current Gross Margin % of 21.51% is 26% above median its 10-year median of 17.06. The Conglomerates industry median Gross Margin % is 25.85. Union Properties PJSC's value of 21.51% is 16.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Union Properties PJSC ranks #390 out of 511 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Union Properties PJSC has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Union Properties PJSC's Gross Margin % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Union Properties PJSC ranks #390 out of 511 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Union Properties PJSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.85. Union Properties PJSC's value of 21.51% is 16.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 17.06 vs. the industry median of 25.85, Union Properties PJSC 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Gross Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 25.85, based on 511 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. Union Properties PJSC's current Gross Margin % of 21.51% is 16.8% 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 Union Properties PJSC and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Union Properties PJSC's current Gross Margin % is 21.51%, which is 26% above median its own 10-year median of 17.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Union Properties PJSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Union Properties PJSC (DFM:UPP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is د.إ0.76, compared to a current price of د.إ0.70 — trading 7.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 21.51%, which is 26% above median its 10-year median of 17.06 and 16.8% below the Conglomerates industry median of 25.85. Union Properties PJSC's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 3 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 Union Properties PJSC (DFM:UPP), the current Gross Margin % is 21.51% 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 Union Properties PJSC (DFM:UPP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Union Properties PJSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of د.إ0.70 is trading 7.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of د.إ0.76.
GuruFocus considers Union Properties PJSC to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for DFM:UPP:
Gross Margin %: 21.51% (26% above median its 10-year median of 17.06)
GF Value™: د.إ0.76 vs. price of د.إ0.70 (7.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 16.8% below the Conglomerates median (#390 of 511)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DFM:UPP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Union Properties PJSC is a property development company in the United Arab Emirates. The company has a wide range of projects in its portfolio, including residential, industrial, and leisure development projects. The firm operates out of four segments: Real estate property management, Contracting, Housekeeping, and Sales of goods and services. Property development and sales, and property rentals, compose the Real Estate property management segment. The Contracting segment involves mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work, as well as interior architecture construction. In goods and services, the company offers facility management and maintenance services, motor racing services, and engages in the sale of goods. Maximum revenue is generated from the Sales of goods and services segment.
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