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Uniti GroupFRA:8XC0 -0.52%86 Gross Margin % is 60.71% as of Mar. 2026, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 87.45. GuruFocus rates FRA:8XC0 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of €9.90 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 676 REITs companies, Uniti Group ranks worse than 62.43% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Uniti Group's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:8XC0'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 63.68 Med: 87.45 Max: 87.98
Current: 63.68
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Uniti Group was 87.98%. The lowest was 63.68%. And the median was 87.45%.
FRA:8XC0's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 62.43% of 676
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 69.705
vs FRA:8XC0: 63.68
Uniti Group had a gross margin of 60.71% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Uniti Group was 0.00% per year.
Uniti Group (FRA:8XC0) 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
Uniti Group had a gross margin of 60.71% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.
Uniti Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
Uniti Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Uniti Group'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.
FRA:8XC0 vs BXDC, EPR, FPI: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the REIT - Specialty subindustry, Uniti Group'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.
Uniti Group Gross Margin % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Uniti Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Uniti Group'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.
Uniti Group (FRA:8XC0) has a Gross Margin % of 60.71% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Uniti Group and its competitors. This is 31% below median its historical median of 87.45. Over the past decade, Uniti Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 63.68 to 87.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Uniti Group ranks #422 out of 676 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 62.4%.
Is Uniti Group's Gross Margin % too high?
Uniti Group's current Gross Margin % of 60.71% is 31% below median its 10-year median of 87.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 63.68 to a high of 87.98. The REITs industry median Gross Margin % is 69.71. Uniti Group's value of 60.71% is 12.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Uniti Group ranks #422 out of 676 companies in the REITs industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Uniti Group has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Uniti Group's Gross Margin % compare to BXDC and EPR?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Uniti Group ranks #422 out of 676 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Uniti Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 69.71. Uniti Group's value of 60.71% is 12.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Uniti Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 63.68 to 87.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 87.45 vs. the industry median of 69.71, Uniti Group 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 676 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. Uniti Group's current Gross Margin % of 60.71% is 12.9% 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 Uniti Group 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. Uniti Group's current Gross Margin % is 60.71%, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 87.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Uniti Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Uniti Group (FRA:8XC0) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €9.90, compared to a current price of €9.50 — trading 4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 60.71%, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 87.45 and 12.9% below the REITs industry median of 69.71. Uniti Group's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 8 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 Uniti Group (FRA:8XC0), the current Gross Margin % is 60.71% 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 Uniti Group (FRA:8XC0) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Uniti Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €9.50 is trading 4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €9.90.
GuruFocus considers Uniti Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:8XC0:
Gross Margin %: 60.71% (31% below median its 10-year median of 87.45)
GF Value™: €9.90 vs. price of €9.50 (4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 12.9% below the REITs median (#422 of 676)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:8XC0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Uniti is the product of the August 2025 merger of the firm with Windstream, its former primary customer. The combined firm owns a 240,000 route-mile fiber network that serves enterprise and residential customers. Selling high-capacity fiber circuits to enterprises generates about 20% of consolidated revenue. Uniti's residential networks reach about 4.5 million households, mostly in less-populated markets in the Southeast, but only about 1.9 million of these locations have been upgraded with fiber. Legacy copper-cable networks serve the remainder. Residential services account for about a third of total revenue. Small business and wholesale services provided within this residential service territory account for about 20% of revenue.
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