GMexico TransportesB de CV (FRA:A5P) 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
GMexico TransportesB de CV had a gross margin of 47.82% 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.
GMexico TransportesB de CV Gross Margin % Related Terms
GMexico TransportesB de CV 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:A5P vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, GMexico TransportesB de CV'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.
GMexico TransportesB de CV Gross Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, GMexico TransportesB de CV's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where GMexico TransportesB de CV'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.
GMexico TransportesB de CV (FRA:A5P) has a Gross Margin % of 47.82% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on GMexico TransportesB de CV and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 47.61. Over the past decade, GMexico TransportesB de CV's Gross Margin % has ranged from 43.31 to 50.57.
Is GMexico TransportesB de CV's Gross Margin % too high?
GMexico TransportesB de CV's current Gross Margin % of 47.82% is near median its 10-year median of 47.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 43.31 to a high of 50.57. The Transportation industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. GMexico TransportesB de CV's value of 47.82% is 134.2% above this industry median. Overall, GMexico TransportesB de CV has a GF Score™ of 63/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GMexico TransportesB de CV's Gross Margin % compare to UNP and CSX?
GMexico TransportesB de CV's Gross Margin % of 47.82% can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. GMexico TransportesB de CV's value of 47.82% is 134.2% above this benchmark. Historically, GMexico TransportesB de CV's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 43.31 to 50.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 47.61 vs. the industry median of 20.42, GMexico TransportesB de CV 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 Transportation company?
The median Gross Margin % among Transportation companies is 20.42, based on 977 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. GMexico TransportesB de CV's current Gross Margin % of 47.82% is 134.2% 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 GMexico TransportesB de CV 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. GMexico TransportesB de CV's current Gross Margin % is 47.82%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 47.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GMexico TransportesB de CV stock overvalued right now?
GMexico TransportesB de CV (FRA:A5P) has a current Gross Margin % of 47.82%. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.97, compared to a current price of €1.66 — trading 15.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 47.82%, which is near median its 10-year median of 47.61 and 134.2% above the Transportation industry median of 20.42. GMexico TransportesB de CV's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 GMexico TransportesB de CV (FRA:A5P), the current Gross Margin % is 47.82% 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 GMexico TransportesB de CV (FRA:A5P) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GMexico TransportesB de CV stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €1.66 is trading 15.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.97.
Key valuation signals for FRA:A5P:
Gross Margin %: 47.82% (near median its 10-year median of 47.61)
GF Value™: €1.97 vs. price of €1.66 (15.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 134.2% above the Transportation median
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:A5P stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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