Medical Properties TrustFRA:M3P -2.41%64 Gross Margin % is 96.06% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 97.37. GuruFocus rates FRA:M3P with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.57 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 681 REITs companies, Medical Properties Trust ranks better than 91.04% on this metric.
FRA:M3P's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 91.04% of 681
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 69.62
vs FRA:M3P: 96.07
Medical Properties Trust had a gross margin of 96.06% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Medical Properties Trust was -0.30% per year.
Medical Properties Trust (FRA:M3P) 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
Medical Properties Trust had a gross margin of 96.06% 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.
Medical Properties Trust Gross Margin % Related Terms
Medical Properties 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:M3P vs DHC, LTC, SILA: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the REIT - Healthcare Facilities subindustry, Medical Properties 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.
Medical Properties Trust Gross Margin % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Medical Properties Trust's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Medical Properties 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.
Medical Properties Trust (FRA:M3P) has a Gross Margin % of 96.06% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Medical Properties Trust and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 97.37. Over the past decade, Medical Properties Trust's Gross Margin % has ranged from 95.23 to 99.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Medical Properties Trust ranks #61 out of 681 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 9%.
Is Medical Properties Trust's Gross Margin % too high?
Medical Properties Trust's current Gross Margin % of 96.06% is near median its 10-year median of 97.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 95.23 to a high of 99.50. The REITs industry median Gross Margin % is 69.62. Medical Properties Trust's value of 96.06% is 38% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Medical Properties Trust ranks #61 out of 681 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Medical Properties Trust has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Medical Properties Trust's Gross Margin % compare to DHC and LTC?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Medical Properties Trust ranks #61 out of 681 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Medical Properties Trust in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 69.62. Medical Properties Trust's value of 96.06% is 38% above this benchmark. Historically, Medical Properties Trust's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 95.23 to 99.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 97.37 vs. the industry median of 69.62, Medical Properties 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 69.62, based on 681 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. Medical Properties Trust's current Gross Margin % of 96.06% is 38% 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 Medical Properties Trust and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Gross Margin % is 69.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Medical Properties Trust's current Gross Margin % is 96.06%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 97.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Medical Properties Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Medical Properties Trust (FRA:M3P) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.57, compared to a current price of €3.81 — trading 16.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 96.06%, which is near median its 10-year median of 97.37 and 38% above the REITs industry median of 69.62. Medical Properties Trust's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 8 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 Medical Properties Trust (FRA:M3P), the current Gross Margin % is 96.06% 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 Medical Properties Trust (FRA:M3P) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Medical Properties Trust stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €3.81 is trading 16.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €4.57.
GuruFocus considers Medical Properties Trust to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:M3P:
Gross Margin %: 96.06% (near median its 10-year median of 97.37)
GF Value™: €4.57 vs. price of €3.81 (16.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 38% above the REITs median (#61 of 681)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:M3P stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Medical Properties Trust Inc acquires and develops net-leased healthcare facilities. Its investments in healthcare real estate, other loans, and any investments in tenants are considered a single reportable segment. Its business strategy is to acquire and develop healthcare facilities and lease the facilities to healthcare operating companies under long-term net leases, which require the tenant to bear of the costs associated with the property. The group's geographic areas are the United States, the United Kingdom, and All other countries.
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