Hyprop InvestmentsJSE:HYP +0.48%61 Gross Margin % is 57.71% as of Dec. 2025, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 61.12. GuruFocus rates JSE:HYP with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of R25.79 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 680 REITs companies, Hyprop Investments ranks worse than 73.97% 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
Hyprop Investments had a gross margin of 57.71% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Hyprop Investments Gross Margin % Related Terms
Hyprop Investments Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hyprop Investments'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 REIT - Retail subindustry, Hyprop Investments'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.
Hyprop Investments Gross Margin % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Hyprop Investments's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hyprop Investments'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.
Hyprop Investments (JSE:HYP) has a Gross Margin % of 57.71% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Hyprop Investments and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 61.12. Over the past decade, Hyprop Investments' Gross Margin % has ranged from 54.78 to 67.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Hyprop Investments ranks #503 out of 680 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 74%.
Is Hyprop Investments' Gross Margin % too high?
Hyprop Investments' current Gross Margin % of 57.71% is near median its 10-year median of 61.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 54.78 to a high of 67.71. The REITs industry median Gross Margin % is 69.71. Hyprop Investments' value of 57.71% is 17.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hyprop Investments ranks #503 out of 680 companies in the REITs industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hyprop Investments has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hyprop Investments' Gross Margin % compare to SPG and O?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Hyprop Investments ranks #503 out of 680 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Hyprop Investments in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 69.71. Hyprop Investments' value of 57.71% is 17.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Hyprop Investments' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 54.78 to 67.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 61.12 vs. the industry median of 69.71, Hyprop Investments 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 REITs company?
The median Gross Margin % among REITs companies is 69.71, based on 680 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. Hyprop Investments's current Gross Margin % of 57.71% is 17.2% 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 Hyprop Investments and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Gross Margin % is 69.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hyprop Investments's current Gross Margin % is 57.71%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 61.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hyprop Investments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hyprop Investments (JSE:HYP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R25.79, compared to a current price of R60.93 — trading 136.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 57.71%, which is near median its 10-year median of 61.12 and 17.2% below the REITs industry median of 69.71. Hyprop Investments' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 10 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 Hyprop Investments (JSE:HYP), the current Gross Margin % is 57.71% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Hyprop Investments (JSE:HYP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hyprop Investments stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R60.93 is trading 136.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of R25.79.
GuruFocus considers Hyprop Investments to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:HYP:
Gross Margin %: 57.71% (near median its 10-year median of 61.12)
GF Value™: R25.79 vs. price of R60.93 (136.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 17.2% below the REITs median (#503 of 680)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:HYP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hyprop Investments Ltd is a retail-focused real estate investment trust. It owns and manages a portfolio of retail centres in mixed-use precincts, located in prime economic nodes in South Africa and Eastern Europe. It focuses on creating spaces and connecting people. The company's business segments include: South Africa, Eastern Europe, and Sub-Saharan Africa. The company generates the majority of its revenue in the form of lease revenue, prominently from the South Africa segment.
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