Ibersol SGPSFRA:L34 +0.82%85 Gross Margin % is 44.55% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 47.36. GuruFocus rates FRA:L34 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €9.22 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 358 Restaurants companies, Ibersol SGPS ranks better than 55.59% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ibersol SGPS's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:L34'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 40.4 Med: 47.36 Max: 48.79
Current: 48.79
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Ibersol SGPS was 48.79%. The lowest was 40.40%. And the median was 47.36%.
FRA:L34's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 55.59% of 358
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 45.685
vs FRA:L34: 48.79
Ibersol SGPS had a gross margin of 44.55% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Ibersol SGPS was 2.80% per year.
Ibersol SGPS (FRA:L34) 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
Ibersol SGPS had a gross margin of 44.55% 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.
Ibersol SGPS Gross Margin % Related Terms
Ibersol SGPS Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ibersol SGPS'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:L34 vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Ibersol SGPS'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.
Ibersol SGPS Gross Margin % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ibersol SGPS's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ibersol SGPS'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.
Ibersol SGPS (FRA:L34) has a Gross Margin % of 44.55% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Ibersol SGPS and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 47.36. Over the past decade, Ibersol SGPS's Gross Margin % has ranged from 40.40 to 48.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Ibersol SGPS ranks #159 out of 358 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 44.4%.
Is Ibersol SGPS's Gross Margin % too high?
Ibersol SGPS's current Gross Margin % of 44.55% is near median its 10-year median of 47.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 40.40 to a high of 48.79. The Restaurants industry median Gross Margin % is 45.69. Ibersol SGPS's value of 44.55% is 2.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ibersol SGPS ranks #159 out of 358 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ibersol SGPS has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ibersol SGPS's Gross Margin % compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Ibersol SGPS ranks #159 out of 358 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Ibersol SGPS in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 45.69. Ibersol SGPS's value of 44.55% is 2.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Ibersol SGPS's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 40.40 to 48.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 47.36 vs. the industry median of 45.69, Ibersol SGPS 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 Restaurants company?
The median Gross Margin % among Restaurants companies is 45.69, based on 358 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. Ibersol SGPS's current Gross Margin % of 44.55% is 2.5% 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 Ibersol SGPS and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Gross Margin % is 45.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ibersol SGPS's current Gross Margin % is 44.55%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 47.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ibersol SGPS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ibersol SGPS (FRA:L34) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €9.22, compared to a current price of €9.88 — trading 7.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 44.55%, which is near median its 10-year median of 47.36 and 2.5% below the Restaurants industry median of 45.69. Ibersol SGPS's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 4 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 Ibersol SGPS (FRA:L34), the current Gross Margin % is 44.55% 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 Ibersol SGPS (FRA:L34) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ibersol SGPS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €9.88 is trading 7.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €9.22.
GuruFocus considers Ibersol SGPS to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:L34:
Gross Margin %: 44.55% (near median its 10-year median of 47.36)
GF Value™: €9.22 vs. price of €9.88 (7.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2.5% below the Restaurants median (#159 of 358)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:L34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ibersol SGPS SA., through its subsidiaries, operates a network of restaurant units in Portugal, Spain, and Angola. It provides services in the business segments such as Restaurants which comprises the units with table service and home delivery restaurant offerings, Counters which comprises the units with over-the-counter sales, and Concessions & Catering which includes all the other businesses, namely the catering activity and the units located in concession areas. Ibersol functions restaurant units through various brands, including Pizza Hut, Pasta Caffe, Pans & Company, Taco Bell, and Eat out Group. It derives maximum revenue from Concession segment.
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