Howard Hughes HoldingsHHH +3.44%80 Gross Margin % is 54.59% as of Mar. 2026, which is 47% above its 10-year median of 37.14. GuruFocus rates HHH with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $67.03 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,644 Real Estate companies, Howard Hughes Holdings ranks better than 57.85% on this metric.
HHH's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 57.85% of 1644
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 36.96
vs HHH: 43.90
Howard Hughes Holdings had a gross margin of 54.59% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Howard Hughes Holdings was 7.30% per year.
Howard Hughes Holdings (NYSE:HHH) 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
Howard Hughes Holdings had a gross margin of 54.59% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
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.
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Howard Hughes Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Howard Hughes Holdings'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 Real Estate - Development subindustry, Howard Hughes Holdings'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.
Howard Hughes Holdings Gross Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Howard Hughes Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Howard Hughes Holdings'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.
Howard Hughes Holdings (HHH) has a Gross Margin % of 54.59% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Howard Hughes Holdings and its competitors. This is 47% above median its historical median of 37.14. Over the past decade, Howard Hughes Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 30.04 to 49.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Howard Hughes Holdings ranks #693 out of 1644 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 42.2%.
Is Howard Hughes Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Howard Hughes Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 54.59% is 47% above median its 10-year median of 37.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 30.04 to a high of 49.76. The Real Estate industry median Gross Margin % is 36.96. Howard Hughes Holdings' value of 54.59% is 47.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Howard Hughes Holdings ranks #693 out of 1644 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Howard Hughes Holdings has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Howard Hughes Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to CCS and FOR?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Howard Hughes Holdings ranks #693 out of 1644 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Howard Hughes Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.96. Howard Hughes Holdings' value of 54.59% is 47.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Howard Hughes Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 30.04 to 49.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 37.14 vs. the industry median of 36.96, Howard Hughes Holdings 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 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. Howard Hughes Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 54.59% is 47.7% 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 Howard Hughes Holdings 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. Howard Hughes Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 54.59%, which is 47% above median its own 10-year median of 37.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Howard Hughes Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Howard Hughes Holdings (HHH) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $67.03, compared to a current price of $72.37 — trading 8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 54.59%, which is 47% above median its 10-year median of 37.14 and 47.7% above the Real Estate industry median of 36.96. Howard Hughes Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 5 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 Howard Hughes Holdings (HHH), the current Gross Margin % is 54.59% 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 Howard Hughes Holdings (HHH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Howard Hughes Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $72.37 is trading 8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $67.03.
GuruFocus considers Howard Hughes Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HHH:
Gross Margin %: 54.59% (47% above median its 10-year median of 37.14)
GF Value™: $67.03 vs. price of $72.37 (8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 47.7% above the Real Estate median (#693 of 1644)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HHH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Howard Hughes Holdings Inc, through its subsidiary, operates a large-scale, mixed-use real estate platform focused on the development of master planned communities (MPCs), the investment in strategic real estate development opportunities, and the ownership and operation of income-producing properties. The group operates through three reportable business segments: Operating Assets, MPCs, and Strategic Developments. Maximum revenue is generated from the MPC segment, which consists of the development and sale of land in large-scale, long-term community development projects in and around Las Vegas, Nevada; Houston, Texas; and Phoenix, Arizona. Revenues are mainly generated through the sale of residential and commercial land to homebuilders and developers.
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