Guoco GroupFRA:GUO -3.25%77 Gross Margin % is 40.08% as of Dec. 2025, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 38.79. GuruFocus rates FRA:GUO with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.02 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 511 Conglomerates companies, Guoco Group ranks better than 73.19% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Guoco Group's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:GUO'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 26.63 Med: 38.79 Max: 47.04
Current: 37.41
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Guoco Group was 47.04%. The lowest was 26.63%. And the median was 38.79%.
FRA:GUO's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 73.19% of 511
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 25.96
vs FRA:GUO: 37.41
Guoco Group had a gross margin of 40.08% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Guoco Group was 0.50% per year.
Guoco Group (FRA:GUO) 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
Guoco Group had a gross margin of 40.08% 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.
Guoco Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
Guoco Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Guoco 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.
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Guoco 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.
Guoco Group Gross Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Guoco Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Guoco 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.
Guoco Group (FRA:GUO) has a Gross Margin % of 40.08% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Guoco Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 38.79. Over the past decade, Guoco Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 26.63 to 47.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Guoco Group ranks #137 out of 511 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 26.8%.
Is Guoco Group's Gross Margin % too high?
Guoco Group's current Gross Margin % of 40.08% is near median its 10-year median of 38.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 26.63 to a high of 47.04. The Conglomerates industry median Gross Margin % is 25.96. Guoco Group's value of 40.08% is 54.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Guoco Group ranks #137 out of 511 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Guoco Group has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Guoco Group's Gross Margin % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Guoco Group ranks #137 out of 511 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Guoco Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.96. Guoco Group's value of 40.08% is 54.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Guoco Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 26.63 to 47.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 38.79 vs. the industry median of 25.96, Guoco Group 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Gross Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 25.96, based on 511 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. Guoco Group's current Gross Margin % of 40.08% is 54.4% 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 Guoco Group and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Guoco Group's current Gross Margin % is 40.08%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 38.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Guoco Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guoco Group (FRA:GUO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.02, compared to a current price of €7.45 — trading 7.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 40.08%, which is near median its 10-year median of 38.79 and 54.4% above the Conglomerates industry median of 25.96. Guoco Group's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 3 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 Guoco Group (FRA:GUO), the current Gross Margin % is 40.08% 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 Guoco Group (FRA:GUO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guoco Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €7.45 is trading 7.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €8.02.
GuruFocus considers Guoco Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:GUO:
Gross Margin %: 40.08% (near median its 10-year median of 38.79)
GF Value™: €8.02 vs. price of €7.45 (7.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 54.4% above the Conglomerates median (#137 of 511)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:GUO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Guoco Group Ltd is engaged in investment holding and management. The company operates in four main segments: principal investment, property development and investment, hospitality and leisure, and financial services. It generates additional revenue from oil and gas production. The principal investment segment covers direct and equity investments, as well as treasury operations. The property development and investment segment develops residential and commercial properties in Hong Kong, China, and other locations. The main revenue driver, the hospitality and leisure segment, owns, leases, and manages hotels and operates gaming businesses in the UK and Spain. The financial services segment includes commercial, consumer, and investment banking, as well as insurance services.
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