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Green Brick PartnersGRBK -0.67%89 Gross Margin % is 30.56% as of Jun. 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 25.83. GuruFocus rates GRBK with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $63.66 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 89 Homebuilding & Construction companies, Green Brick Partners ranks better than 82.02% on this metric.
Green Brick Partners (NYSE:GRBK) 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
Green Brick Partners had a gross margin of 30.56% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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.
Green Brick Partners Gross Margin % Related Terms
Green Brick Partners Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Green Brick Partners'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 Residential Construction subindustry, Green Brick Partners'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.
Green Brick Partners Gross Margin % vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry
For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Green Brick Partners's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Green Brick Partners'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.
Green Brick Partners (GRBK) has a Gross Margin % of 30.56% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Green Brick Partners and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 25.83. Over the past decade, Green Brick Partners' Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.36 to 34.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Green Brick Partners ranks #16 out of 89 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, placing it in the top 18%.
Is Green Brick Partners' Gross Margin % too high?
Green Brick Partners' current Gross Margin % of 30.56% is 18% above median its 10-year median of 25.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.36 to a high of 34.13. The Homebuilding & Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 21.03. Green Brick Partners' value of 30.56% is 45.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Green Brick Partners ranks #16 out of 89 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Green Brick Partners has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Green Brick Partners' Gross Margin % compare to KBH and MHO?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, Green Brick Partners ranks #16 out of 89 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Green Brick Partners in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 21.03. Green Brick Partners' value of 30.56% is 45.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Green Brick Partners' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.36 to 34.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.83 vs. the industry median of 21.03, Green Brick Partners 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 Homebuilding & Construction company?
The median Gross Margin % among Homebuilding & Construction companies is 21.03, based on 89 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. Green Brick Partners's current Gross Margin % of 30.56% is 45.3% 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 Green Brick Partners and its competitors. For the Homebuilding & Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 21.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Green Brick Partners's current Gross Margin % is 30.56%, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 25.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Green Brick Partners stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Green Brick Partners (GRBK) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $63.66, compared to a current price of $70.87 — trading 11.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 30.56%, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 25.83 and 45.3% above the Homebuilding & Construction industry median of 21.03. Green Brick Partners' overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 4 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 Green Brick Partners (GRBK), the current Gross Margin % is 30.56% as of Jun. 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 Green Brick Partners (GRBK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Green Brick Partners stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $70.87 is trading 11.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $63.66.
GuruFocus considers Green Brick Partners to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for GRBK:
Gross Margin %: 30.56% (18% above median its 10-year median of 25.83)
GF Value™: $63.66 vs. price of $70.87 (11.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 45.3% above the Homebuilding & Construction median (#16 of 89)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GRBK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Green Brick Partners Inc is a homebuilding and land development company. It acquires and develops land, as well as provides land and construction financing to its controlled builders. The company has three reportable segments: builder operations central, builder operations southeast, and land development. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from the builder operations central segment, which is entirely the operations of builders in Texas. The company is engaged in various aspects of the homebuilding process, including land acquisition and development, entitlements, design, construction, marketing, sales, and brand image creation. In addition to homebuilding, the company provides home financing services, such as mortgages and title.
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