New Zealand Rural Land CoFRA:8UK 29 Gross Margin % is 86.62% as of Dec. 2025, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 93.07. GuruFocus rates FRA:8UK with a GF Score™ of 29/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.55 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,642 Real Estate companies, New Zealand Rural Land Co ranks better than 95.68% on this metric.
New Zealand Rural Land Co (FRA:8UK) 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
New Zealand Rural Land Co had a gross margin of 86.62% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
New Zealand Rural Land Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
New Zealand Rural Land Co 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.
FRA:8UK vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, New Zealand Rural Land Co'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.
New Zealand Rural Land Co Gross Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, New Zealand Rural Land Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where New Zealand Rural Land Co'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.
New Zealand Rural Land Co (FRA:8UK) has a Gross Margin % of 86.62% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on New Zealand Rural Land Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 93.07. Over the past decade, New Zealand Rural Land Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 92.31 to 93.23. According to the industry distribution chart, New Zealand Rural Land Co ranks #71 out of 1642 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 4.3%.
Is New Zealand Rural Land Co's Gross Margin % too high?
New Zealand Rural Land Co's current Gross Margin % of 86.62% is near median its 10-year median of 93.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 92.31 to a high of 93.23. The Real Estate industry median Gross Margin % is 37.00. New Zealand Rural Land Co's value of 86.62% is 134.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, New Zealand Rural Land Co ranks #71 out of 1642 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, New Zealand Rural Land Co has a GF Score™ of 29/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does New Zealand Rural Land Co's Gross Margin % compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, New Zealand Rural Land Co ranks #71 out of 1642 companies for Gross Margin %. This places New Zealand Rural Land Co in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 37.00. New Zealand Rural Land Co's value of 86.62% is 134.1% above this benchmark. Historically, New Zealand Rural Land Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 92.31 to 93.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 93.07 vs. the industry median of 37.00, New Zealand Rural Land Co has consistently been above 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 37.00, based on 1,642 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. New Zealand Rural Land Co's current Gross Margin % of 86.62% is 134.1% above 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 New Zealand Rural Land Co and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Gross Margin % is 37.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. New Zealand Rural Land Co's current Gross Margin % is 86.62%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 93.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is New Zealand Rural Land Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, New Zealand Rural Land Co (FRA:8UK) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.55, compared to a current price of €0.45 — trading 17.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 86.62%, which is near median its 10-year median of 93.07 and 134.1% above the Real Estate industry median of 37.00. New Zealand Rural Land Co's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 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 New Zealand Rural Land Co (FRA:8UK), the current Gross Margin % is 86.62% as of Dec. 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 New Zealand Rural Land Co (FRA:8UK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, New Zealand Rural Land Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.45 is trading 17.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.55.
GuruFocus considers New Zealand Rural Land Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:8UK:
Gross Margin %: 86.62% (near median its 10-year median of 93.07)
GF Value™: €0.55 vs. price of €0.45 (17.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 134.1% above the Real Estate median (#71 of 1642)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:8UK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
New Zealand Rural Land Co Ltd is engaged in the investment and ownership of rural farmland and forestry land across New Zealand. The company focuses on acquiring and managing agricultural land and generating income mainly through long-term leasing arrangements with farming operators. The company operates through one business segment, New Zealand rural land.
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