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Prime US REITKBSUF 50 Gross Margin % is 44.47% as of Dec. 2025, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 54.40. GuruFocus rates KBSUF with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.17 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 679 REITs companies, Prime US REIT ranks worse than 87.33% on this metric.
Prime US REIT gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -4.9%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Prime US REIT's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
KBSUF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 45.64 Med: 54.4 Max: 58.8
Current: 45.64
During the past 10 years, the highestGross Margin % of Prime US REIT was 58.80%. The lowest was 45.64%. And the median was 54.40%.
KBSUF's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 87.33% of 679
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 69.93
vs KBSUF: 45.64
Prime US REIT had a gross margin of 44.47% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Prime US REIT was -4.90% per year.
Prime US REIT (OTCPK:KBSUF) 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
Prime US REIT had a gross margin of 44.47% 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.
Prime US REIT Gross Margin % Related Terms
Prime US REIT Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Prime US 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.
For the REIT - Office subindustry, Prime US 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.
Prime US REIT Gross Margin % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Prime US REIT's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Prime US 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.
Prime US REIT (KBSUF) has a Gross Margin % of 44.47% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Prime US REIT and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 54.40. Over the past decade, Prime US REIT's Gross Margin % has ranged from 45.64 to 58.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Prime US REIT ranks #593 out of 679 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 87.3%.
Is Prime US REIT's Gross Margin % too high?
Prime US REIT's current Gross Margin % of 44.47% is 18% below median its 10-year median of 54.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 45.64 to a high of 58.80. The REITs industry median Gross Margin % is 69.93. Prime US REIT's value of 44.47% is 36.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Prime US REIT ranks #593 out of 679 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Prime US REIT has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Prime US REIT's Gross Margin % compare to BXP and ARE?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Prime US REIT ranks #593 out of 679 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Prime US REIT in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 69.93. Prime US REIT's value of 44.47% is 36.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Prime US REIT's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 45.64 to 58.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 54.40 vs. the industry median of 69.93, Prime US REIT 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 69.93, based on 679 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. Prime US REIT's current Gross Margin % of 44.47% is 36.4% 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 Prime US REIT and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Gross Margin % is 69.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Prime US REIT's current Gross Margin % is 44.47%, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 54.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Prime US REIT stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Prime US REIT (KBSUF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.17, compared to a current price of $0.17 — trading 1.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 44.47%, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 54.40 and 36.4% below the REITs industry median of 69.93. Prime US REIT's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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 Prime US REIT (KBSUF), the current Gross Margin % is 44.47% 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 Prime US REIT (KBSUF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Prime US REIT stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.17 is trading 1.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.17.
GuruFocus considers Prime US REIT to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KBSUF:
Gross Margin %: 44.47% (18% below median its 10-year median of 54.40)
GF Value™: $0.17 vs. price of $0.17 (1.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 36.4% below the REITs median (#593 of 679)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KBSUF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Prime US REIT is a real estate investment trust focused on investing in stabilized income producing office and real estate-related assets in the United States of America. The Group operates within a single business segment and within a single geographical segment in the United States.
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