Balwin PropertiesJSE:BWN 49 Gross Margin % is 26.65% as of Feb. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 28.56. GuruFocus rates JSE:BWN with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of R2.32 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,644 Real Estate companies, Balwin Properties ranks worse than 63.93% on this metric.
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
Balwin Properties had a gross margin of 26.65% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 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.
Balwin Properties Gross Margin % Related Terms
Balwin Properties Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Balwin Properties'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, Balwin Properties'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.
Balwin Properties Gross Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Balwin Properties's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Balwin Properties'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.
Balwin Properties (JSE:BWN) has a Gross Margin % of 26.65% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Balwin Properties and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 28.56. Over the past decade, Balwin Properties' Gross Margin % has ranged from 26.64 to 37.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Balwin Properties ranks #1051 out of 1644 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 63.9%.
Is Balwin Properties' Gross Margin % too high?
Balwin Properties' current Gross Margin % of 26.65% is near median its 10-year median of 28.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 26.64 to a high of 37.42. The Real Estate industry median Gross Margin % is 36.96. Balwin Properties' value of 26.65% is 27.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Balwin Properties ranks #1051 out of 1644 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Balwin Properties has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Balwin Properties' Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Balwin Properties ranks #1051 out of 1644 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Balwin Properties in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.96. Balwin Properties' value of 26.65% is 27.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Balwin Properties' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 26.64 to 37.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.56 vs. the industry median of 36.96, Balwin Properties 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. Balwin Properties's current Gross Margin % of 26.65% is 27.9% 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 Balwin Properties 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. Balwin Properties's current Gross Margin % is 26.65%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 28.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Balwin Properties stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Balwin Properties (JSE:BWN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R2.32, compared to a current price of R4.20 — trading 81% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 26.65%, which is near median its 10-year median of 28.56 and 27.9% below the Real Estate industry median of 36.96. Balwin Properties' overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 9 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 Balwin Properties (JSE:BWN), the current Gross Margin % is 26.65% as of Feb. 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 Balwin Properties (JSE:BWN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Balwin Properties stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R4.20 is trading 81% above its estimated GF Value™ of R2.32.
GuruFocus considers Balwin Properties to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:BWN:
Gross Margin %: 26.65% (near median its 10-year median of 28.56)
GF Value™: R2.32 vs. price of R4.20 (81% above fair value)
Industry Position: 27.9% below the Real Estate median (#1051 of 1644)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:BWN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Balwin Properties Ltd is engaged in residential property development and sale of sectional title estates, bond origination, information and communication technology services, rental of commercial property and other annuity based services provided to the residential developments. Its operating segments include Sale of apartments and land; Provision of services to residential estates; Bond commission; property rental; and Balwin Foundation. It derives majority of the revenue from Residential and commercial property rental segment.
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