Industrial & Infrastructure Fund Investment (FRA:2ES) 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
Industrial & Infrastructure Fund Investment had a gross margin of 60.20% for the quarter that ended in Jan. 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.
Industrial & Infrastructure Fund Investment Gross Margin % Related Terms
Industrial & Infrastructure Fund Investment Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
Industrial & Infrastructure Fund Investment Gross Margin % Chart
Industrial & Infrastructure Fund Investment Annual Data
FRA:2ES vs PLD, PSA, EXR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the REIT - Industrial subindustry, Industrial & Infrastructure Fund Investment'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.
Industrial & Infrastructure Fund Investment Gross Margin % vs REITs Industry
* 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.
Industrial & Infrastructure Fund Investment (FRA:2ES) has a Gross Margin % of 60.20% as of Jan. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Industrial & Infrastructure Fund Investment and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 61.90. Over the past decade, Industrial & Infrastructure Fund Investment's Gross Margin % has ranged from 50.96 to 68.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Industrial & Infrastructure Fund Investment ranks #509 out of 680 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 74.9%.
Is Industrial & Infrastructure Fund Investment's Gross Margin % too high?
Industrial & Infrastructure Fund Investment's current Gross Margin % of 60.20% is near median its 10-year median of 61.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 50.96 to a high of 68.49. The REITs industry median Gross Margin % is 69.71. Industrial & Infrastructure Fund Investment's value of 60.20% is 13.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Industrial & Infrastructure Fund Investment ranks #509 out of 680 companies in the REITs industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Industrial & Infrastructure Fund Investment has a GF Score™ of 77/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Industrial & Infrastructure Fund Investment's Gross Margin % compare to PLD and PSA?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Industrial & Infrastructure Fund Investment ranks #509 out of 680 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Industrial & Infrastructure Fund Investment in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 69.71. Industrial & Infrastructure Fund Investment's value of 60.20% is 13.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Industrial & Infrastructure Fund Investment's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 50.96 to 68.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 61.90 vs. the industry median of 69.71, Industrial & Infrastructure Fund Investment 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 69.71, 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. Industrial & Infrastructure Fund Investment's current Gross Margin % of 60.20% is 13.6% 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 Industrial & Infrastructure Fund Investment and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Gross Margin % is 69.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Industrial & Infrastructure Fund Investment's current Gross Margin % is 60.20%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 61.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Industrial & Infrastructure Fund Investment stock overvalued right now?
Industrial & Infrastructure Fund Investment (FRA:2ES) has a current Gross Margin % of 60.20%. The stock's GF Value™ is €759.39, compared to a current price of €775.00 — trading 2.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 60.20%, which is near median its 10-year median of 61.90 and 13.6% below the REITs industry median of 69.71. Industrial & Infrastructure Fund Investment's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Industrial & Infrastructure Fund Investment (FRA:2ES), the current Gross Margin % is 60.20% as of Jan. 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 Industrial & Infrastructure Fund Investment (FRA:2ES) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Industrial & Infrastructure Fund Investment stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €775.00 is trading 2.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €759.39.
Key valuation signals for FRA:2ES:
Gross Margin %: 60.20% (near median its 10-year median of 61.90)
GF Value™: €759.39 vs. price of €775.00 (2.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 13.6% below the REITs median (#509 of 680)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:2ES stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Industrial & Infrastructure Fund Investment Business Description
Industrial & Infrastructure Fund Investment Corp operates as a J-REIT specializing in industrial properties. The company focuses on industrial properties including logistic facilities, manufacturing and R&D facilities, and infrastructures.
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