Genesis Land DevelopmentGNLAF 75 Gross Margin % is 21.98% as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 25.85. GuruFocus rates GNLAF with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.60 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,643 Real Estate companies, Genesis Land Development ranks worse than 67.19% on this metric.
Genesis Land Development (OTCPK:GNLAF) 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
Genesis Land Development had a gross margin of 21.98% 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.
Genesis Land Development Gross Margin % Related Terms
Genesis Land Development 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.
Genesis Land Development Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, Genesis Land Development'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.
Genesis Land Development Gross Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Genesis Land Development's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Genesis Land Development'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.
Genesis Land Development (GNLAF) has a Gross Margin % of 21.98% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Genesis Land Development and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 25.85. Over the past decade, Genesis Land Development's Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.12 to 35.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Genesis Land Development ranks #1104 out of 1643 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 67.2%.
Is Genesis Land Development's Gross Margin % too high?
Genesis Land Development's current Gross Margin % of 21.98% is 15% below median its 10-year median of 25.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.12 to a high of 35.27. The Real Estate industry median Gross Margin % is 37.02. Genesis Land Development's value of 21.98% is 40.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Genesis Land Development ranks #1104 out of 1643 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Genesis Land Development has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Genesis Land Development's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Genesis Land Development ranks #1104 out of 1643 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Genesis Land Development in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 37.02. Genesis Land Development's value of 21.98% is 40.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Genesis Land Development's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.12 to 35.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.85 vs. the industry median of 37.02, Genesis Land Development 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 37.02, based on 1,643 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. Genesis Land Development's current Gross Margin % of 21.98% is 40.6% 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 Genesis Land Development and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Gross Margin % is 37.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Genesis Land Development's current Gross Margin % is 21.98%, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 25.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Genesis Land Development stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Genesis Land Development (GNLAF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.60, compared to a current price of $2.49 — trading 30.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 21.98%, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 25.85 and 40.6% below the Real Estate industry median of 37.02. Genesis Land Development's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 3 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 Genesis Land Development (GNLAF), the current Gross Margin % is 21.98% 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 Genesis Land Development (GNLAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Genesis Land Development stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $2.49 is trading 30.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.60.
GuruFocus considers Genesis Land Development to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for GNLAF:
Gross Margin %: 21.98% (15% below median its 10-year median of 25.85)
GF Value™: $3.60 vs. price of $2.49 (30.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 40.6% below the Real Estate median (#1104 of 1643)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GNLAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Genesis Land Development Corp is a Canada-based land developer and home builder. The company is engaged in the acquisition, development, and sale of land, residential lots, and homes mainly in the greater Calgary area. The company has two business segments: Land development and Homebuilding. It earns the majority of its revenue from the home building segment.
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