Michelmersh Brick HoldingsFRA:MPO -1.12%77 Gross Margin % is 35.42% as of Dec. 2025, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 38.89. GuruFocus rates FRA:MPO with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.09 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 397 Building Materials companies, Michelmersh Brick Holdings ranks better than 69.77% 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
Michelmersh Brick Holdings had a gross margin of 35.42% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Michelmersh Brick Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Michelmersh Brick Holdings 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:MPO vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Michelmersh Brick 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.
Michelmersh Brick Holdings Gross Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Michelmersh Brick Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Michelmersh Brick Holdings'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.
Michelmersh Brick Holdings (FRA:MPO) has a Gross Margin % of 35.42% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Michelmersh Brick Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 38.89. Over the past decade, Michelmersh Brick Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 34.43 to 41.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Michelmersh Brick Holdings ranks #120 out of 397 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 30.2%.
Is Michelmersh Brick Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Michelmersh Brick Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 35.42% is near median its 10-year median of 38.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 34.43 to a high of 41.35. The Building Materials industry median Gross Margin % is 26.20. Michelmersh Brick Holdings' value of 35.42% is 35.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Michelmersh Brick Holdings ranks #120 out of 397 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Michelmersh Brick Holdings has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Michelmersh Brick Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Michelmersh Brick Holdings ranks #120 out of 397 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Michelmersh Brick Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.20. Michelmersh Brick Holdings' value of 35.42% is 35.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Michelmersh Brick Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 34.43 to 41.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 38.89 vs. the industry median of 26.20, Michelmersh Brick Holdings 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 Building Materials company?
The median Gross Margin % among Building Materials companies is 26.20, based on 397 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. Michelmersh Brick Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 35.42% is 35.2% 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 Michelmersh Brick Holdings and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Michelmersh Brick Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 35.42%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 38.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Michelmersh Brick Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Michelmersh Brick Holdings (FRA:MPO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.09, compared to a current price of €0.89 — trading 18.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 35.42%, which is near median its 10-year median of 38.89 and 35.2% above the Building Materials industry median of 26.20. Michelmersh Brick Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 7 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 Michelmersh Brick Holdings (FRA:MPO), the current Gross Margin % is 35.42% 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 Michelmersh Brick Holdings (FRA:MPO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Michelmersh Brick Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.89 is trading 18.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.09.
GuruFocus considers Michelmersh Brick Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:MPO:
Gross Margin %: 35.42% (near median its 10-year median of 38.89)
GF Value™: €1.09 vs. price of €0.89 (18.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 35.2% above the Building Materials median (#120 of 397)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:MPO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Michelmersh Brick Holdings PLC is a business with brands, namely, Blockleys, Carlton, FabSpeed, Freshfield Lane, Michelmersh, Floren and Hathern Terra Cotta. These divisions operate within a fully integrated business combining the manufacture of clay bricks and pavers. The Group also includes a landfill operator, New Acres Ltd, and seeks to develop future landfill and development opportunities on ancillary land assets. It currently owns the UK's premium manufacturing brick brands and is a specification brick and clay paving manufacturer. Geographically, the majority is derived from the United Kingdom.
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