Cuhadaroglu Metalnayi Ve Pazarlama AS (IST:CUSAN) 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
Cuhadaroglu Metalnayi Ve Pazarlama AS had a gross margin of -18.95% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable 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.
Cuhadaroglu Metalnayi Ve Pazarlama AS Gross Margin % Related Terms
Cuhadaroglu Metalnayi Ve Pazarlama AS 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.
Cuhadaroglu Metalnayi Ve Pazarlama AS Gross Margin % Chart
IST:CUSAN vs TT, JCI, CARR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Cuhadaroglu Metalnayi Ve Pazarlama AS'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.
Cuhadaroglu Metalnayi Ve Pazarlama AS Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Cuhadaroglu Metalnayi Ve Pazarlama AS's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cuhadaroglu Metalnayi Ve Pazarlama AS'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.
Cuhadaroglu Metalnayi Ve Pazarlama AS (IST:CUSAN) has a Gross Margin % of -18.95% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Cuhadaroglu Metalnayi Ve Pazarlama AS and its competitors. Over the past decade, Cuhadaroglu Metalnayi Ve Pazarlama AS's Gross Margin % has ranged from 10.27 to 30.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Cuhadaroglu Metalnayi Ve Pazarlama AS ranks #1375 out of 1718 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 80%.
Is Cuhadaroglu Metalnayi Ve Pazarlama AS's Gross Margin % too high?
Cuhadaroglu Metalnayi Ve Pazarlama AS's current Gross Margin % is -18.95%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.27 to a high of 30.58. Based on the distribution chart, Cuhadaroglu Metalnayi Ve Pazarlama AS ranks #1375 out of 1718 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Cuhadaroglu Metalnayi Ve Pazarlama AS has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cuhadaroglu Metalnayi Ve Pazarlama AS's Gross Margin % compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Cuhadaroglu Metalnayi Ve Pazarlama AS ranks #1375 out of 1718 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Cuhadaroglu Metalnayi Ve Pazarlama AS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.79. Historically, Cuhadaroglu Metalnayi Ve Pazarlama AS's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 10.27 to 30.58 over the past decade. 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 Construction company?
The median Gross Margin % among Construction companies is 20.79, based on 1,718 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. 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 Cuhadaroglu Metalnayi Ve Pazarlama AS and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cuhadaroglu Metalnayi Ve Pazarlama AS's current Gross Margin % is -18.95%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cuhadaroglu Metalnayi Ve Pazarlama AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cuhadaroglu Metalnayi Ve Pazarlama AS (IST:CUSAN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₺16.50, compared to a current price of ₺23.98 — trading 45.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is -18.95%. Cuhadaroglu Metalnayi Ve Pazarlama AS's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 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 Cuhadaroglu Metalnayi Ve Pazarlama AS (IST:CUSAN), the current Gross Margin % is -18.95% 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 Cuhadaroglu Metalnayi Ve Pazarlama AS (IST:CUSAN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cuhadaroglu Metalnayi Ve Pazarlama AS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₺23.98 is trading 45.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₺16.50.
GuruFocus considers Cuhadaroglu Metalnayi Ve Pazarlama AS to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IST:CUSAN:
Gross Margin %: -18.95%
GF Value™: ₺16.50 vs. price of ₺23.98 (45.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IST:CUSAN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cuhadaroglu Metalnayi Ve Pazarlama AS Business Description
Cuhadaroglu Metal Sanayi Ve Pazarlama AS is engaged in manufacturing architectural application aluminum system profiles, industrial aluminum profiles, architecture sale of doors, windows, glass accessories and various facade coatings used in applications.
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