FirstGroupFGROF 71 Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FGROF with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.56. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 985 Transportation companies, FirstGroup ranks worse than 101522.74% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for FirstGroup's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of FirstGroup was 38.96%. The lowest was -93.35%. And the median was 30.42%.
FGROF's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Transportation industry.
Industry Median: 20.42 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
FirstGroup had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for FirstGroup was 0.00% per year.
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
FirstGroup had a gross margin of N/A% 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.
FirstGroup Gross Margin % Related Terms
FirstGroup Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for FirstGroup'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 Railroads subindustry, FirstGroup'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.
FirstGroup Gross Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, FirstGroup's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where FirstGroup'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.
FirstGroup (FGROF) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on FirstGroup and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, FirstGroup ranks #999999 out of 985 companies in the Transportation industry.
Is FirstGroup's Gross Margin % too high?
FirstGroup's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, FirstGroup ranks #999999 out of 985 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, FirstGroup has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FirstGroup's Gross Margin % compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, FirstGroup ranks #999999 out of 985 companies for Gross Margin %. This places FirstGroup in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. 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 Transportation company?
The median Gross Margin % among Transportation companies is 20.42, based on 985 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. 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 FirstGroup and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FirstGroup's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FirstGroup stock overvalued right now?
FirstGroup (FGROF) has a current Gross Margin % of 0.00%. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.56, compared to a current price of $2.38 — trading 7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. FirstGroup's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 FirstGroup (FGROF), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% 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 FirstGroup (FGROF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FirstGroup stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $2.38 is trading 7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.56.
Key valuation signals for FGROF:
Gross Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: $2.56 vs. price of $2.38 (7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FGROF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
FirstGroup PLC is a passenger transportation company domiciled in the United Kingdom. The company organizes itself into segments: Greyhound, First Bus, and First Rail. The Greyhound segment operates intercity coaches in the United States and Canada. First Bus operates buses in the United Kingdom. First Rail operates passenger trains in the United Kingdom. The company derives the majority of its revenue from the United Kingdom.
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