Grupo CarsoB de CVGPOVF 83 Gross Margin % is 22.98% as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 26.00. GuruFocus rates GPOVF with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.81 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 511 Conglomerates companies, Grupo CarsoB de CV ranks worse than 56.95% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Grupo CarsoB de CV's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
GPOVF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 23.27 Med: 26 Max: 31.01
Current: 23.27
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Grupo CarsoB de CV was 31.01%. The lowest was 23.27%. And the median was 26.00%.
GPOVF's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 56.95% of 511
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 25.85
vs GPOVF: 23.27
Grupo CarsoB de CV had a gross margin of 22.98% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Grupo CarsoB de CV was -0.50% per year.
Grupo CarsoB de CV (OTCPK:GPOVF) 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
Grupo CarsoB de CV had a gross margin of 22.98% 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.
Grupo CarsoB de CV Gross Margin % Related Terms
Grupo CarsoB de CV Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Grupo CarsoB de CV'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.
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Grupo CarsoB de CV'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.
Grupo CarsoB de CV Gross Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Grupo CarsoB de CV's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Grupo CarsoB de CV'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.
Grupo CarsoB de CV (GPOVF) has a Gross Margin % of 22.98% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Grupo CarsoB de CV and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 26.00. Over the past decade, Grupo CarsoB de CV's Gross Margin % has ranged from 23.27 to 31.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Grupo CarsoB de CV ranks #291 out of 511 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 56.9%.
Is Grupo CarsoB de CV's Gross Margin % too high?
Grupo CarsoB de CV's current Gross Margin % of 22.98% is 12% below median its 10-year median of 26.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.27 to a high of 31.01. The Conglomerates industry median Gross Margin % is 25.85. Grupo CarsoB de CV's value of 22.98% is 11.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Grupo CarsoB de CV ranks #291 out of 511 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Grupo CarsoB de CV has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Grupo CarsoB de CV's Gross Margin % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Grupo CarsoB de CV ranks #291 out of 511 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Grupo CarsoB de CV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.85. Grupo CarsoB de CV's value of 22.98% is 11.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Grupo CarsoB de CV's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 23.27 to 31.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.00 vs. the industry median of 25.85, Grupo CarsoB de CV 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Gross Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 25.85, based on 511 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. Grupo CarsoB de CV's current Gross Margin % of 22.98% is 11.1% 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 Grupo CarsoB de CV and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Grupo CarsoB de CV's current Gross Margin % is 22.98%, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 26.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Grupo CarsoB de CV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grupo CarsoB de CV (GPOVF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.81, compared to a current price of $7.48 — trading 4.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 22.98%, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 26.00 and 11.1% below the Conglomerates industry median of 25.85. Grupo CarsoB de CV's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Grupo CarsoB de CV (GPOVF), the current Gross Margin % is 22.98% 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 Grupo CarsoB de CV (GPOVF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grupo CarsoB de CV stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $7.48 is trading 4.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $7.81.
GuruFocus considers Grupo CarsoB de CV to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for GPOVF:
Gross Margin %: 22.98% (12% below median its 10-year median of 26.00)
GF Value™: $7.81 vs. price of $7.48 (4.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 11.1% below the Conglomerates median (#291 of 511)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GPOVF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Grupo Carso SAB de CV is a conglomerate based in Mexico with business presence in several countries, mainly in the Americas and Europe. The firm has operations in four main business segments: commercial and retail, industrial and manufacturing, infrastructure and construction, and energy. The largest contributor to sales, the commercial and retail division, serves middle- and high-income consumers and operates department stores, boutiques, restaurants, and multimedia stores. The industrial and manufacturing segment has a portfolio of products and services focused on cables, power transformers and reactors, and alternative energies, among others. The infrastructure and construction division serves sectors like the oil and chemical industries, pipeline installation, and housing development.
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