Far East Consortium International (OTCPK:FRTCF) 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
Far East Consortium International had a gross margin of 24.46% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 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.
Far East Consortium International Gross Margin % Related Terms
Far East Consortium International 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.
Far East Consortium International Gross Margin % Chart
Far East Consortium International Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, Far East Consortium International'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.
Far East Consortium International Gross Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Far East Consortium International's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Far East Consortium International'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.
Far East Consortium International (FRTCF) has a Gross Margin % of 24.46% as of Sep. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Far East Consortium International and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 32.32. Over the past decade, Far East Consortium International's Gross Margin % has ranged from 22.63 to 45.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Far East Consortium International ranks #1160 out of 1644 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 70.6%.
Is Far East Consortium International's Gross Margin % too high?
Far East Consortium International's current Gross Margin % of 24.46% is 24% below median its 10-year median of 32.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.63 to a high of 45.18. The Real Estate industry median Gross Margin % is 36.96. Far East Consortium International's value of 24.46% is 33.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Far East Consortium International ranks #1160 out of 1644 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Far East Consortium International has a GF Score™ of 45/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Far East Consortium International's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Far East Consortium International ranks #1160 out of 1644 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Far East Consortium International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.96. Far East Consortium International's value of 24.46% is 33.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Far East Consortium International's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 22.63 to 45.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 32.32 vs. the industry median of 36.96, Far East Consortium International 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 Real Estate company?
The median Gross Margin % among Real Estate companies is 36.96, based on 1,644 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. Far East Consortium International's current Gross Margin % of 24.46% is 33.8% 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 Far East Consortium International and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Far East Consortium International's current Gross Margin % is 24.46%, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 32.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Far East Consortium International stock overvalued right now?
Far East Consortium International (FRTCF) has a current Gross Margin % of 24.46%. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.05, compared to a current price of $0.05 — trading 2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 24.46%, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 32.32 and 33.8% below the Real Estate industry median of 36.96. Far East Consortium International's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 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 Far East Consortium International (FRTCF), the current Gross Margin % is 24.46% as of Sep. 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 Far East Consortium International (FRTCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Far East Consortium International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.05 is trading 2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.05.
Key valuation signals for FRTCF:
Gross Margin %: 24.46% (24% below median its 10-year median of 32.32)
GF Value™: $0.05 vs. price of $0.05 (2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 33.8% below the Real Estate median (#1160 of 1644)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRTCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Far East Consortium International Business Description
Far East Consortium International Ltd is an investment holding company. Through its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following segments; Property development, Property investment, Hotel operations and management, Car park operations, Gaming operations, Securities and financial products, and Provision of mortgage services. It derives a majority of its revenue from the Property development segment which is engaged in developing and managing properties at various locations around the world. Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from Australia and New Zealand and the rest from Hong Kong, Czech Republic, Malaysia, Singapore, the United Kingdom, Europe, and the People's Republic of China.
45GF Score
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