LTC PropertiesFRA:LTP +0.36%88 Gross Margin % is 58.83% as of Mar. 2026, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 90.96. GuruFocus rates FRA:LTP with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of €42.49 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 680 REITs companies, LTC Properties ranks worse than 54.85% on this metric.
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
LTC Properties had a gross margin of 58.83% 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.
LTC Properties Gross Margin % Related Terms
LTC Properties Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LTC Properties'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:LTP vs DHC, SILA, MPT: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the REIT - Healthcare Facilities subindustry, LTC Properties'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.
LTC Properties Gross Margin % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, LTC Properties's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LTC Properties'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.
LTC Properties (FRA:LTP) has a Gross Margin % of 58.83% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on LTC Properties and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 90.96. Over the past decade, LTC Properties' Gross Margin % has ranged from 67.32 to 93.84. According to the industry distribution chart, LTC Properties ranks #373 out of 680 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 54.9%.
Is LTC Properties' Gross Margin % too high?
LTC Properties' current Gross Margin % of 58.83% is 35% below median its 10-year median of 90.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 67.32 to a high of 93.84. The REITs industry median Gross Margin % is 69.71. LTC Properties' value of 58.83% is 15.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LTC Properties ranks #373 out of 680 companies in the REITs industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, LTC Properties has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LTC Properties' Gross Margin % compare to DHC and SILA?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, LTC Properties ranks #373 out of 680 companies for Gross Margin %. This places LTC Properties in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 69.71. LTC Properties' value of 58.83% is 15.6% below this benchmark. Historically, LTC Properties' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 67.32 to 93.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 90.96 vs. the industry median of 69.71, LTC Properties 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 69.71, 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. LTC Properties's current Gross Margin % of 58.83% is 15.6% 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 LTC Properties and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Gross Margin % is 69.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LTC Properties's current Gross Margin % is 58.83%, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 90.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LTC Properties stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LTC Properties (FRA:LTP) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €42.49, compared to a current price of €33.90 — trading 20.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 58.83%, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 90.96 and 15.6% below the REITs industry median of 69.71. LTC Properties' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 LTC Properties (FRA:LTP), the current Gross Margin % is 58.83% 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 LTC Properties (FRA:LTP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LTC Properties stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €33.90 is trading 20.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €42.49.
GuruFocus considers LTC Properties to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:LTP:
Gross Margin %: 58.83% (35% below median its 10-year median of 90.96)
GF Value™: €42.49 vs. price of €33.90 (20.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 15.6% below the REITs median (#373 of 680)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:LTP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LTC Properties Inc is a real estate investment trust. It invests in seniors housing and health care properties, mainly through ownership, sale-leasebacks, mortgage financing, joint ventures, construction financing, and structured finance solutions, including preferred equity, bridge, and mezzanine lending. The company's investment portfolio comprises several properties located throughout the USA, the majority of which are seniors housing and skilled nursing properties. The firm conducts and manages its business as two operating segments: Real Estate Investments, which generates maximum revenue, and SHOP.
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