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Marshall MonteagleJSE:MMP 66 Gross Margin % is 13.49% as of Mar. 2026, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 19.60. GuruFocus rates JSE:MMP with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of R26.82 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 156 Industrial Distribution companies, Marshall Monteagle ranks worse than 84.62% 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
Marshall Monteagle had a gross margin of 13.49% 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.
Marshall Monteagle Gross Margin % Related Terms
Marshall Monteagle Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Marshall Monteagle'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.
JSE:MMP vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Marshall Monteagle'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.
Marshall Monteagle Gross Margin % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Marshall Monteagle's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Marshall Monteagle'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.
Marshall Monteagle (JSE:MMP) has a Gross Margin % of 13.49% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Marshall Monteagle and its competitors. This is 31% below median its historical median of 19.60. Over the past decade, Marshall Monteagle's Gross Margin % has ranged from 10.85 to 27.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Marshall Monteagle ranks #132 out of 156 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 84.6%.
Is Marshall Monteagle's Gross Margin % too high?
Marshall Monteagle's current Gross Margin % of 13.49% is 31% below median its 10-year median of 19.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.85 to a high of 27.27. The Industrial Distribution industry median Gross Margin % is 24.24. Marshall Monteagle's value of 13.49% is 44.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Marshall Monteagle ranks #132 out of 156 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Marshall Monteagle has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Marshall Monteagle's Gross Margin % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Marshall Monteagle ranks #132 out of 156 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Marshall Monteagle in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.24. Marshall Monteagle's value of 13.49% is 44.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Marshall Monteagle's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 10.85 to 27.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.60 vs. the industry median of 24.24, Marshall Monteagle 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Distribution companies is 24.24, based on 156 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. Marshall Monteagle's current Gross Margin % of 13.49% is 44.3% 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 Marshall Monteagle and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Marshall Monteagle's current Gross Margin % is 13.49%, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 19.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Marshall Monteagle stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marshall Monteagle (JSE:MMP) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R26.82, compared to a current price of R31.00 — trading 15.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 13.49%, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 19.60 and 44.3% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 24.24. Marshall Monteagle's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Marshall Monteagle (JSE:MMP), the current Gross Margin % is 13.49% 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 Marshall Monteagle (JSE:MMP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marshall Monteagle stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R31.00 is trading 15.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of R26.82.
GuruFocus considers Marshall Monteagle to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:MMP:
Gross Margin %: 13.49% (31% below median its 10-year median of 19.60)
GF Value™: R26.82 vs. price of R31.00 (15.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 44.3% below the Industrial Distribution median (#132 of 156)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:MMP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Marshall Monteagle PLC operates trading businesses involved in the importation and distribution of hand tools, machinery and non-perishable food products, coffee roasting, importing and exporting and trading in metals and minerals. It is also involved in the property business. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Import and distribution segment, which is engaged in Trade in non-perishable products, such as food, food ingredients, household consumer products, metal and minerals, manufacturing inputs, and tools; majorly imports to South Africa and Latin America, and exports from South Africa.
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