Star Holdings (FRA:H7C) Gross Margin %: -38.51% (As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:H7C Star Holdings FRA:H7C
55 GF Score
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GF Value €8.02
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What is Star Holdings Gross Margin %?

Star Holdings FRA:H7C -0.64% 55 Gross Margin % is -38.51% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:H7C with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.02. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,644 Real Estate companies, Star Holdings ranks worse than 96.23% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Star Holdings's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-5.01 Mil. Star Holdings's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €13.02 Mil. Therefore, Star Holdings's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -38.51%.


The historical rank and industry rank for Star Holdings's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:H7C' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -28.78   Med: -18.59   Max: 2.14
Current: -15.02


During the past 5 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Star Holdings was 2.14%. The lowest was -28.78%. And the median was -18.59%.

FRA:H7C's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than
96.23% of 1644 companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 36.96 vs FRA:H7C: -15.02

Star Holdings had a gross margin of -38.51% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Star Holdings was 0.00% per year.


Star Holdings  (FRA:H7C) 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

Star Holdings had a gross margin of -38.51% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable 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.


Star Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms


Star Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Star Holdings'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.

Star Holdings Gross Margin % Chart

Star Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Gross Margin %
2.14 -17.93 -28.60 -28.78 -18.59

Star Holdings Quarterly Data
Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Gross Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -82.82 10.73 -32.26 -31.26 -38.51

FRA:H7C vs CNXX, CPTP, ASPS: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Star Holdings'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.


Star Holdings Gross Margin % vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Star Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Star Holdings's Gross Margin % falls into.


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Star Holdings Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

Star Holdings's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Dec. 2025 )=Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-12 / 64.616
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(64.616 - 76.629) / 64.616
=-18.59 %

Star Holdings's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Gross Profit (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-5 / 13.02
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(13.02 - 18.034) / 13.02
=-38.51 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Margin % →
What does a Gross Margin % of -38.51% mean?
Star Holdings (FRA:H7C) has a Gross Margin % of -38.51% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Star Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Star Holdings ranks #1582 out of 1644 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 96.2%.
Is Star Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Star Holdings' current Gross Margin % is -38.51%. Based on the distribution chart, Star Holdings ranks #1582 out of 1644 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Star Holdings has a GF Score™ of 55/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Star Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to CNXX and CPTP?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Star Holdings ranks #1582 out of 1644 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Star Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.96. 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 Real Estate company?
The median Gross Margin % among Real Estate companies is 36.96, based on 1,644 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. 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 Star Holdings and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Star Holdings's current Gross Margin % is -38.51%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Star Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Star Holdings (FRA:H7C) has a current Gross Margin % of -38.51%. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.02, compared to a current price of €7.80 — trading 2.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is -38.51%. Star Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 6 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 Star Holdings (FRA:H7C), the current Gross Margin % is -38.51% 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 Star Holdings (FRA:H7C) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Star Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €7.80 is trading 2.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €8.02.

Key valuation signals for FRA:H7C:

  • Gross Margin %: -38.51%
  • GF Value™: €8.02 vs. price of €7.80 (2.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:H7C stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Star Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges STHO:USA
Address 1114 Avenue of the Americas, 39th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10036
Star Holdings engages in non-ground lease-related businesses, including real estate finance, operating properties, and land and development. Its portfolio is comprised of its interests in Asbury and Magnolia Green residential development projects, a portfolio of commercial real estate properties, and loans that are being marketed for sale. The Company operates its business through one reportable and operating segment that focuses on realizing value for shareholders by generating cash flows through active asset management and sales of its existing loans, operating properties, and land and development properties.
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