Newpark REITJSE:NRL 70 Gross Margin % is 80.26% as of Feb. 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 78.58. GuruFocus rates JSE:NRL with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of R4.72 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 680 REITs companies, Newpark REIT ranks better than 67.35% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Newpark REIT's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:NRL'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 74.41 Med: 78.58 Max: 80.98
Current: 78.12
During the past 12 years, the highestGross Margin % of Newpark REIT was 80.98%. The lowest was 74.41%. And the median was 78.58%.
JSE:NRL's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 67.35% of 680
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 69.61
vs JSE:NRL: 78.12
Newpark REIT had a gross margin of 80.26% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Newpark REIT was -0.30% per year.
Newpark REIT (JSE:NRL) 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
Newpark REIT had a gross margin of 80.26% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 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.
Newpark REIT Gross Margin % Related Terms
Newpark REIT Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Newpark REIT'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:NRL vs VICI, WPC, BNL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the REIT - Diversified subindustry, Newpark REIT'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.
Newpark REIT Gross Margin % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Newpark REIT's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Newpark REIT'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.
Newpark REIT (JSE:NRL) has a Gross Margin % of 80.26% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Newpark REIT and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 78.58. Over the past decade, Newpark REIT's Gross Margin % has ranged from 74.41 to 80.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Newpark REIT ranks #222 out of 680 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 32.6%.
Is Newpark REIT's Gross Margin % too high?
Newpark REIT's current Gross Margin % of 80.26% is near median its 10-year median of 78.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 74.41 to a high of 80.98. The REITs industry median Gross Margin % is 69.61. Newpark REIT's value of 80.26% is 15.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Newpark REIT ranks #222 out of 680 companies in the REITs industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Newpark REIT has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Newpark REIT's Gross Margin % compare to VICI and WPC?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Newpark REIT ranks #222 out of 680 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Newpark REIT in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 69.61. Newpark REIT's value of 80.26% is 15.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Newpark REIT's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 74.41 to 80.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 78.58 vs. the industry median of 69.61, Newpark REIT 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 a REITs company?
The median Gross Margin % among REITs companies is 69.61, 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. Newpark REIT's current Gross Margin % of 80.26% is 15.3% 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 Newpark REIT and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Gross Margin % is 69.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Newpark REIT's current Gross Margin % is 80.26%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 78.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Newpark REIT stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Newpark REIT (JSE:NRL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R4.72, compared to a current price of R4.70 — trading 0.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 80.26%, which is near median its 10-year median of 78.58 and 15.3% above the REITs industry median of 69.61. Newpark REIT's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 8 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 Newpark REIT (JSE:NRL), the current Gross Margin % is 80.26% 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 Newpark REIT (JSE:NRL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Newpark REIT stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R4.70 is trading 0.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of R4.72.
GuruFocus considers Newpark REIT to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:NRL:
Gross Margin %: 80.26% (near median its 10-year median of 78.58)
GF Value™: R4.72 vs. price of R4.70 (0.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 15.3% above the REITs median (#222 of 680)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:NRL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Newpark REIT Ltd is a real estate investment trust company in South Africa. The company focuses on investing in A-grade commercial properties. Its property portfolio comprises the JSE building, the 24 Central, and industrial buildings in Linbro Business Park and Crown City. The Company is organized into four main operating segments, which include Mixed use (office, retail, and storage), Head office, Office, and Industrial. It generates the majority of the revenue from the Office segment.
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