Metro Ticari ve Mali Yatirimlar AS (IST:METRO) 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
Metro Ticari ve Mali Yatirimlar AS had a gross margin of 73.50% 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.
Metro Ticari ve Mali Yatirimlar AS Gross Margin % Related Terms
Metro Ticari ve Mali Yatirimlar 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.
Metro Ticari ve Mali Yatirimlar AS Gross Margin % Chart
IST:METRO vs BLK, BX, KKR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Metro Ticari ve Mali Yatirimlar 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.
Metro Ticari ve Mali Yatirimlar AS Gross Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Metro Ticari ve Mali Yatirimlar AS's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Metro Ticari ve Mali Yatirimlar 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.
Metro Ticari ve Mali Yatirimlar AS (IST:METRO) has a Gross Margin % of 73.50% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Metro Ticari ve Mali Yatirimlar AS and its competitors. This is 1650% above median its historical median of 4.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Metro Ticari ve Mali Yatirimlar AS ranks #342 out of 550 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 62.2%.
Is Metro Ticari ve Mali Yatirimlar AS's Gross Margin % too high?
Metro Ticari ve Mali Yatirimlar AS's current Gross Margin % of 73.50% is 1650% above median its 10-year median of 4.20. The Asset Management industry median Gross Margin % is 57.90. Metro Ticari ve Mali Yatirimlar AS's value of 73.50% is 26.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Metro Ticari ve Mali Yatirimlar AS ranks #342 out of 550 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Metro Ticari ve Mali Yatirimlar AS has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metro Ticari ve Mali Yatirimlar AS's Gross Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Metro Ticari ve Mali Yatirimlar AS ranks #342 out of 550 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Metro Ticari ve Mali Yatirimlar AS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 57.90. Metro Ticari ve Mali Yatirimlar AS's value of 73.50% is 26.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.20 vs. the industry median of 57.90, Metro Ticari ve Mali Yatirimlar AS 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Gross Margin % among Asset Management companies is 57.90, based on 550 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. Metro Ticari ve Mali Yatirimlar AS's current Gross Margin % of 73.50% is 26.9% 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 Metro Ticari ve Mali Yatirimlar AS and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Gross Margin % is 57.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Metro Ticari ve Mali Yatirimlar AS's current Gross Margin % is 73.50%, which is 1650% above median its own 10-year median of 4.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metro Ticari ve Mali Yatirimlar AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metro Ticari ve Mali Yatirimlar AS (IST:METRO) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₺14.57, compared to a current price of ₺8.51 — trading 41.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 73.50%, which is 1650% above median its 10-year median of 4.20 and 26.9% above the Asset Management industry median of 57.90. Metro Ticari ve Mali Yatirimlar AS's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 Metro Ticari ve Mali Yatirimlar AS (IST:METRO), the current Gross Margin % is 73.50% 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 Metro Ticari ve Mali Yatirimlar AS (IST:METRO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metro Ticari ve Mali Yatirimlar AS stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₺8.51 is trading 41.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₺14.57.
GuruFocus considers Metro Ticari ve Mali Yatirimlar AS to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for IST:METRO:
Gross Margin %: 73.50% (1650% above median its 10-year median of 4.20)
GF Value™: ₺14.57 vs. price of ₺8.51 (41.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 26.9% above the Asset Management median (#342 of 550)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IST:METRO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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