The historical rank and industry rank for Alexander & Baldwin's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:ABU'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 21.67 Med: 41.51 Max: 48.99
Current: 46.5
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Alexander & Baldwin was 48.99%. The lowest was 21.67%. And the median was 41.51%.
FRA:ABU's Gross Margin % is not ranked
in the REITs industry.
Industry Median: 69.62
vs FRA:ABU: 46.50
Alexander & Baldwin had a gross margin of 45.40% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Alexander & Baldwin was 4.90% per year.
Alexander & Baldwin (FRA:ABU) 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
Alexander & Baldwin had a gross margin of 45.40% 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.
Alexander & Baldwin Gross Margin % Related Terms
Alexander & Baldwin Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alexander & Baldwin'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:ABU vs ALX, CBL, GTY: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the REIT - Retail subindustry, Alexander & Baldwin'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.
Alexander & Baldwin Gross Margin % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Alexander & Baldwin's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alexander & Baldwin'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.
Alexander & Baldwin (FRA:ABU) has a Gross Margin % of 45.40% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Alexander & Baldwin and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 41.51. Over the past decade, Alexander & Baldwin's Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.67 to 48.99.
Is Alexander & Baldwin's Gross Margin % too high?
Alexander & Baldwin's current Gross Margin % of 45.40% is near median its 10-year median of 41.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.67 to a high of 48.99. The REITs industry median Gross Margin % is 69.62. Alexander & Baldwin's value of 45.40% is 34.8% below this industry median. Overall, Alexander & Baldwin has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alexander & Baldwin's Gross Margin % compare to ALX and CBL?
Alexander & Baldwin's Gross Margin % of 45.40% can be compared against companies in the REITs industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 69.62. Alexander & Baldwin's value of 45.40% is 34.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Alexander & Baldwin's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.67 to 48.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 41.51 vs. the industry median of 69.62, Alexander & Baldwin 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 69.62, based on 681 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. Alexander & Baldwin's current Gross Margin % of 45.40% is 34.8% 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 Alexander & Baldwin and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Gross Margin % is 69.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alexander & Baldwin's current Gross Margin % is 45.40%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 41.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alexander & Baldwin stock overvalued right now?
Alexander & Baldwin (FRA:ABU) has a current Gross Margin % of 45.40%. The stock's GF Value™ is €13.88, compared to a current price of €17.80 — trading 28.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 45.40%, which is near median its 10-year median of 41.51 and 34.8% below the REITs industry median of 69.62. Alexander & Baldwin's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 10 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 Alexander & Baldwin (FRA:ABU), the current Gross Margin % is 45.40% 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 Alexander & Baldwin (FRA:ABU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alexander & Baldwin stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €17.80 is trading 28.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €13.88.
Key valuation signals for FRA:ABU:
Gross Margin %: 45.40% (near median its 10-year median of 41.51)
GF Value™: €13.88 vs. price of €17.80 (28.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:ABU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alexander & Baldwin Inc is a Hawaii commercial real estate company. The group owns, operates, and manages a million square feet of retail, industrial, and office space in Hawaii. It is a real estate investment trust (REIT) and the owner of grocery and drug-anchored retail centers in the state. It functions through two segments, namely Commercial Real Estate and Land Operations. The Commercial Real Estate segment owns and manages retail, industrial spaces, and also urban ground leases in Hawaii, thereby accounting for a majority of the company's revenue. The Land Operations segment actively manages the company's land and real estate-related assets and makes optimum utilization of these assets. Geographically, the activities are carried out across the United States.
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