The Brink's CoFRA:PTY -2.41%88 Gross Margin % is 25.87% as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 23.04. GuruFocus rates FRA:PTY with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of €95.17 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,007 Business Services companies, The Brink's Co ranks worse than 64.55% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Brink's Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:PTY'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 20.82 Med: 23.04 Max: 26.1
Current: 26.1
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of The Brink's Co was 26.10%. The lowest was 20.82%. And the median was 23.04%.
FRA:PTY's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 64.55% of 1007
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 34.46
vs FRA:PTY: 26.10
The Brink's Co had a gross margin of 25.87% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for The Brink's Co was 3.20% per year.
The Brink's Co (FRA:PTY) 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
The Brink's Co had a gross margin of 25.87% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
The Brink's Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
The Brink's Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Brink's Co'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:PTY vs BRC, ADT, GEO: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, The Brink's Co'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.
The Brink's Co Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, The Brink's Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Brink's Co'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.
The Brink's Co (FRA:PTY) has a Gross Margin % of 25.87% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on The Brink's Co and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 23.04. Over the past decade, The Brink's Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.82 to 26.10. According to the industry distribution chart, The Brink's Co ranks #650 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 64.5%.
Is The Brink's Co's Gross Margin % too high?
The Brink's Co's current Gross Margin % of 25.87% is 12% above median its 10-year median of 23.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.82 to a high of 26.10. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.46. The Brink's Co's value of 25.87% is 24.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Brink's Co ranks #650 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, The Brink's Co has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Brink's Co's Gross Margin % compare to BRC and ADT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, The Brink's Co ranks #650 out of 1007 companies for Gross Margin %. This places The Brink's Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.46. The Brink's Co's value of 25.87% is 24.9% below this benchmark. Historically, The Brink's Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.82 to 26.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.04 vs. the industry median of 34.46, The Brink's Co 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 Business Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Business Services companies is 34.46, based on 1,007 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. The Brink's Co's current Gross Margin % of 25.87% is 24.9% 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 The Brink's Co and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 34.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Brink's Co's current Gross Margin % is 25.87%, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 23.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Brink's Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Brink's Co (FRA:PTY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €95.17, compared to a current price of €81.00 — trading 14.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 25.87%, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 23.04 and 24.9% below the Business Services industry median of 34.46. The Brink's Co's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 2 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 The Brink's Co (FRA:PTY), the current Gross Margin % is 25.87% 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 The Brink's Co (FRA:PTY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Brink's Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €81.00 is trading 14.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €95.17.
GuruFocus considers The Brink's Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:PTY:
Gross Margin %: 25.87% (12% above median its 10-year median of 23.04)
GF Value™: €95.17 vs. price of €81.00 (14.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 24.9% below the Business Services median (#650 of 1007)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:PTY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Brink's Co is a provider of secure logistics and security solutions for cash and other valuables. Its segments include: North America segment includes operations in the U.S. and Canada, including the Brink's Global Services (BGS) line of business; Latin America segment consists operations in Latin American countries where it has an ownership interest, including the BGS line of business; Europe segment includes total operations in European countries that provide services outside of the BGS line of business; and Rest of World segment consists operations in the Middle East, Africa and Asia. It also includes total operations in European countries that provide BGS services and BGS activity in Latin American countries. It derives maximum revenue from the North America segment.
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