JFB Construction HoldingsJFB -3.09%19 Gross Margin % is 10.21% as of Mar. 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 20.46. GuruFocus rates JFB with a GF Score™ of 19/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,644 Real Estate companies, JFB Construction Holdings ranks worse than 90.21% on this metric.
JFB Construction Holdings (NAS:JFB) 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
JFB Construction Holdings had a gross margin of 10.21% 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.
JFB Construction Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
JFB Construction Holdings 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.
For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, JFB Construction 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.
JFB Construction Holdings Gross Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, JFB Construction Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where JFB Construction 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.
JFB Construction Holdings (JFB) has a Gross Margin % of 10.21% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on JFB Construction Holdings and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 20.46. Over the past decade, JFB Construction Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.98 to 22.46. According to the industry distribution chart, JFB Construction Holdings ranks #1483 out of 1644 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 90.2%.
Is JFB Construction Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
JFB Construction Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 10.21% is 50% below median its 10-year median of 20.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.98 to a high of 22.46. The Real Estate industry median Gross Margin % is 36.96. JFB Construction Holdings' value of 10.21% is 72.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, JFB Construction Holdings ranks #1483 out of 1644 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, JFB Construction Holdings has a GF Score™ of 19/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JFB Construction Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to LPA and SDHC?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, JFB Construction Holdings ranks #1483 out of 1644 companies for Gross Margin %. This places JFB Construction Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.96. JFB Construction Holdings' value of 10.21% is 72.4% below this benchmark. Historically, JFB Construction Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.98 to 22.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.46 vs. the industry median of 36.96, JFB Construction Holdings 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 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. JFB Construction Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 10.21% is 72.4% 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 JFB Construction 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. JFB Construction Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 10.21%, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 20.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JFB Construction Holdings stock overvalued right now?
JFB Construction Holdings (JFB) has a current Gross Margin % of 10.21%. The current Gross Margin % is 10.21%, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 20.46 and 72.4% below the Real Estate industry median of 36.96. JFB Construction Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 19/100 with 2 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 JFB Construction Holdings (JFB), the current Gross Margin % is 10.21% 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.
JFB Construction Holdings is a commercial and residential real estate construction and development company. The group delivers services to commercial and residential markets, such as retail corporate buildouts, multifamily community developments, and luxury residential homes, with a focus on fostering long-term relationships with clients, partners, and communities. The company operates in three distinct business segments: Commercial Construction, Residential Construction, and Real Estate Development. It generates the majority of its revenue from Commercial Construction that includes all activities related to the construction of commercial properties such as office buildings, retail spaces, and industrial facilities.
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