First HartfordFHRT 44 Gross Margin % is 33.97% as of Apr. 2025, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 31.60. GuruFocus rates FHRT with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.79 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,644 Real Estate companies, First Hartford ranks worse than 53.71% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for First Hartford's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FHRT'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 18.03 Med: 31.6 Max: 40.16
Current: 33.97
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of First Hartford was 40.16%. The lowest was 18.03%. And the median was 31.60%.
FHRT's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 53.71% of 1644
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 36.96
vs FHRT: 33.97
First Hartford had a gross margin of 33.97% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for First Hartford was 2.10% per year.
First Hartford (OTCPK:FHRT) 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
First Hartford had a gross margin of 33.97% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 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.
First Hartford Gross Margin % Related Terms
First Hartford Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for First Hartford'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 Real Estate - Development subindustry, First Hartford'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.
First Hartford Gross Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, First Hartford's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where First Hartford'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.
First Hartford (FHRT) has a Gross Margin % of 33.97% as of Apr. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on First Hartford and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 31.60. Over the past decade, First Hartford's Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.03 to 40.16. According to the industry distribution chart, First Hartford ranks #883 out of 1644 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 53.7%.
Is First Hartford's Gross Margin % too high?
First Hartford's current Gross Margin % of 33.97% is near median its 10-year median of 31.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.03 to a high of 40.16. The Real Estate industry median Gross Margin % is 36.96. First Hartford's value of 33.97% is 8.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, First Hartford ranks #883 out of 1644 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, First Hartford has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Hartford's Gross Margin % compare to KANP and AEI?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, First Hartford ranks #883 out of 1644 companies for Gross Margin %. This places First Hartford in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.96. First Hartford's value of 33.97% is 8.1% below this benchmark. Historically, First Hartford's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.03 to 40.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 31.60 vs. the industry median of 36.96, First Hartford 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 Real Estate company?
The median Gross Margin % among Real Estate companies is 36.96, based on 1,644 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. First Hartford's current Gross Margin % of 33.97% is 8.1% 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 First Hartford and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. First Hartford's current Gross Margin % is 33.97%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 31.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is First Hartford stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Hartford (FHRT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.79, compared to a current price of $26.99 — trading 95.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 33.97%, which is near median its 10-year median of 31.60 and 8.1% below the Real Estate industry median of 36.96. First Hartford's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 First Hartford (FHRT), the current Gross Margin % is 33.97% as of Apr. 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 First Hartford (FHRT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Hartford stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $26.99 is trading 95.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.79.
GuruFocus considers First Hartford to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FHRT:
Gross Margin %: 33.97% (near median its 10-year median of 31.60)
GF Value™: $13.79 vs. price of $26.99 (95.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 8.1% below the Real Estate median (#883 of 1644)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FHRT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
First Hartford Corp is a real estate company. It is engaged in the purchase, development, ownership, management, and sale of real estate. The company is also a preferred developer for CVS, Cumberland Farms, and others.
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