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Arkan Al-Kuwait Real Estate Co KSCC (KUW:ARKAN) 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
Arkan Al-Kuwait Real Estate Co KSCC had a gross margin of 55.94% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 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.
Arkan Al-Kuwait Real Estate Co KSCC Gross Margin % Related Terms
Arkan Al-Kuwait Real Estate Co KSCC Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
Arkan Al-Kuwait Real Estate Co KSCC Gross Margin % Chart
KUW:ARKAN vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Arkan Al-Kuwait Real Estate Co KSCC'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.
Arkan Al-Kuwait Real Estate Co KSCC Gross Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Arkan Al-Kuwait Real Estate Co KSCC's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arkan Al-Kuwait Real Estate Co KSCC'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.
Arkan Al-Kuwait Real Estate Co KSCC (KUW:ARKAN) has a Gross Margin % of 55.94% as of Apr. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Arkan Al-Kuwait Real Estate Co KSCC and its competitors. This is 38% below median its historical median of 89.56. Over the past decade, Arkan Al-Kuwait Real Estate Co KSCC's Gross Margin % has ranged from 54.54 to 93.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Arkan Al-Kuwait Real Estate Co KSCC ranks #505 out of 1640 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 30.8%.
Is Arkan Al-Kuwait Real Estate Co KSCC's Gross Margin % too high?
Arkan Al-Kuwait Real Estate Co KSCC's current Gross Margin % of 55.94% is 38% below median its 10-year median of 89.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 54.54 to a high of 93.27. The Real Estate industry median Gross Margin % is 36.29. Arkan Al-Kuwait Real Estate Co KSCC's value of 55.94% is 54.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arkan Al-Kuwait Real Estate Co KSCC ranks #505 out of 1640 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Arkan Al-Kuwait Real Estate Co KSCC has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arkan Al-Kuwait Real Estate Co KSCC's Gross Margin % compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Arkan Al-Kuwait Real Estate Co KSCC ranks #505 out of 1640 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Arkan Al-Kuwait Real Estate Co KSCC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.29. Arkan Al-Kuwait Real Estate Co KSCC's value of 55.94% is 54.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Arkan Al-Kuwait Real Estate Co KSCC's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 54.54 to 93.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 89.56 vs. the industry median of 36.29, Arkan Al-Kuwait Real Estate Co KSCC 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 Real Estate company?
The median Gross Margin % among Real Estate companies is 36.29, based on 1,640 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. Arkan Al-Kuwait Real Estate Co KSCC's current Gross Margin % of 55.94% is 54.2% 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 Arkan Al-Kuwait Real Estate Co KSCC and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arkan Al-Kuwait Real Estate Co KSCC's current Gross Margin % is 55.94%, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 89.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arkan Al-Kuwait Real Estate Co KSCC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arkan Al-Kuwait Real Estate Co KSCC (KUW:ARKAN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.11, compared to a current price of KWD0.36 — trading 223.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 55.94%, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 89.56 and 54.2% above the Real Estate industry median of 36.29. Arkan Al-Kuwait Real Estate Co KSCC's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 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 Arkan Al-Kuwait Real Estate Co KSCC (KUW:ARKAN), the current Gross Margin % is 55.94% as of Apr. 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 Arkan Al-Kuwait Real Estate Co KSCC (KUW:ARKAN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arkan Al-Kuwait Real Estate Co KSCC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of KWD0.36 is trading 223.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.11.
GuruFocus considers Arkan Al-Kuwait Real Estate Co KSCC to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KUW:ARKAN:
Gross Margin %: 55.94% (38% below median its 10-year median of 89.56)
GF Value™: KWD0.11 vs. price of KWD0.36 (223.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 54.2% above the Real Estate median (#505 of 1640)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:ARKAN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Arkan Al-Kuwait Real Estate Co KSCC is a real estate company that offers direct real estate investment and property management services. It is involved in the construction of Commercial and Residential projects. The firm offers consulting services, specialized investment studies, research, and feasibility reports. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Rent.
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