Kite Realty Group TrustFRA:FGC1 +0.81%67 Gross Margin % is 72.13% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 73.85. GuruFocus rates FRA:FGC1 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of €19.57 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 680 REITs companies, Kite Realty Group Trust ranks better than 57.65% on this metric.
FRA:FGC1's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 57.65% of 680
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 69.61
vs FRA:FGC1: 73.40
Kite Realty Group Trust had a gross margin of 72.13% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Kite Realty Group Trust was 0.80% per year.
Kite Realty Group Trust (FRA:FGC1) 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
Kite Realty Group Trust had a gross margin of 72.13% 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.
Kite Realty Group Trust Gross Margin % Related Terms
Kite Realty Group Trust 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:FGC1 vs PECO, EPRT, SKT: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the REIT - Retail subindustry, Kite Realty Group Trust'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.
Kite Realty Group Trust Gross Margin % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Kite Realty Group Trust's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kite Realty Group Trust'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.
Kite Realty Group Trust (FRA:FGC1) has a Gross Margin % of 72.13% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Kite Realty Group Trust and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 73.85. Over the past decade, Kite Realty Group Trust's Gross Margin % has ranged from 71.17 to 74.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Kite Realty Group Trust ranks #288 out of 680 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 42.4%.
Is Kite Realty Group Trust's Gross Margin % too high?
Kite Realty Group Trust's current Gross Margin % of 72.13% is near median its 10-year median of 73.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 71.17 to a high of 74.39. The REITs industry median Gross Margin % is 69.61. Kite Realty Group Trust's value of 72.13% is 3.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kite Realty Group Trust ranks #288 out of 680 companies in the REITs industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kite Realty Group Trust has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kite Realty Group Trust's Gross Margin % compare to PECO and EPRT?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Kite Realty Group Trust ranks #288 out of 680 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Kite Realty Group Trust in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 69.61. Kite Realty Group Trust's value of 72.13% is 3.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Kite Realty Group Trust's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 71.17 to 74.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 73.85 vs. the industry median of 69.61, Kite Realty Group Trust 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 REITs company?
The median Gross Margin % among REITs companies is 69.61, 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. Kite Realty Group Trust's current Gross Margin % of 72.13% is 3.6% 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 Kite Realty Group Trust and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Gross Margin % is 69.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kite Realty Group Trust's current Gross Margin % is 72.13%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 73.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kite Realty Group Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kite Realty Group Trust (FRA:FGC1) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €19.57, compared to a current price of €24.80 — trading 26.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 72.13%, which is near median its 10-year median of 73.85 and 3.6% above the REITs industry median of 69.61. Kite Realty Group Trust's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 11 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 Kite Realty Group Trust (FRA:FGC1), the current Gross Margin % is 72.13% 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 Kite Realty Group Trust (FRA:FGC1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kite Realty Group Trust stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €24.80 is trading 26.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €19.57.
GuruFocus considers Kite Realty Group Trust to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:FGC1:
Gross Margin %: 72.13% (near median its 10-year median of 73.85)
GF Value™: €19.57 vs. price of €24.80 (26.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 3.6% above the REITs median (#288 of 680)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:FGC1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kite Realty Group Trust specializing in high-quality, open-air shopping centers and mixed-use assets. Concentrated in the Sun Belt and strategic gateway markets, the company focuses on grocery-anchored, necessity-based retail. The company generates the majority of its revenue from contractual rents and reimbursement payments received from tenants.
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